Births of Filipino citizens abroad must be reported and duly registered. The Philippine Embassy registers births of Filipino citizens in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay.

Below are requirements for the civil registry Report of Birth:

1. Four (4) copies of the duly accomplished Report of Birth Form. 
2. One (1) original and three (3) photocopies of the child´s birth certificate with English translation and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of birth. 
3. Four (4) photocopies of the passports of both parent/s
4. One (1) original and three (3) photocopies of parent´s marriage certificate with English translation and authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
5. Notarized affidavit explaining the reasons for delayed registration, if Report of Birth is filed more than a year after the child is born
6. Notarized Affidavit of Acknowledgment of the Paternity and Permission to Use Father’s Surname, executed by the father, if parents are not married and the father’s surname is being used by the child
7. For parents who are dual citizens, four (4) photocopies of Order of Approval or Petition for Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship, indicating the name of the child as a minor-beneficiary of the parent’s re-acquisition of Philippine citizenship.
8. Payment of Report of Birth Fee of US$25 and, if applicable, Notarization fee of US$25  payable in cash and in US dollars only

The Consular Officer may require additional proof or documents from applicant to determine the child’s citizenship, identity, or eligibility for registration of birth under Philippine laws.

The Embassy will forward the Report of Birth to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in the Philippines. You may retrieve the PSA-certified Birth Certificate from the Philippines three months after reporting the birth at the Embassy.