To change a wrong birthday on a PSA birth certificate, the usual first step is to file a petition for correction at the Local Civil Registry Office where the birth was registered, then wait for PSA annotation after approval. Minor birthdate errors like wrong day or month are often handled administratively, while a wrong birth year may need a different process and can sometimes require legal review depending on the facts.

What to do

  1. Check which part is wrong.
  • Wrong day or month is usually treated as a clerical error.
  • Wrong year may be harder and can need stronger proof or a different procedure.
  1. File at the proper office.
  • File the petition at the Local Civil Registry Office where the birth was originally registered.
  • If the birth was registered abroad, the proper filing point is the Philippine Consulate.
  1. Prepare supporting documents.
  • PSA birth certificate.
  • At least two documents showing the correct birthdate, such as school records, baptismal certificate, medical records, or government records.
  1. Wait for the correction and PSA annotation.
  • If approved, the local registrar forwards the correction for PSA annotation.

Important note

A wrong birthday is not fixed by simply asking PSA to replace the record; it usually goes through the civil registry process first. The exact requirements and fee can vary by locality, so the LCRO handling the record is the office that can confirm the current filing steps.

When to be careful

If the birthday error involves the birth year and there are conflicting records, the office may treat it as more than a simple clerical mistake. In that situation, the petition may need more evidence or legal assistance.

Quick checklist

  • Get a copy of the PSA birth certificate.
  • Gather at least two records showing the correct birthday.
  • File the petition at the LCRO where the birth was registered.
  • Follow up until the corrected record is annotated by PSA.

TL;DR: Wrong birthday on a PSA birth certificate is usually corrected through the Local Civil Registry Office, not by PSA alone, and the stronger the documents proving the correct date, the smoother the process.