Hi, how much does SM business center charge for an NSO Birth certificate copy? Is it easier if I go there than to real NSO offices?

Requesting an NSO copy of your birth certificate costs Php 140 in SM Business Centers, same amount if you get it from NSO offices. However, SM charges a Php 20 service fee on top of the price. So that makes it Php 140 + Php 20 (service fee) = Php 160 per copy in total. I strongly recommend you to purchase through SM. The Php 20 service fee is much worthy compared to the long lines and heat if you take the long way via the real NSO offices.

There's also the option of just doing everything online! http://nsohelpline.ph/ Service is pretty reliable. You can pay online too via credit card so no need to go to offices and wait in line.