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Bren-linking and Unlinking of Double or Multiple Registrations in the PSA CRS Database

Brenlinking is a process of linking two (2) or more vital event records of a person in the CRS database. This consequently allows the issuance of the valid record if a person who has double or multiple registrations or whose record has been annotated or updated.

Unlinking also is possible if there are changes in the records through court decisions or with valid proof that the BREN-linked records belong to different persons.

Office or Division:Civil Register Management Division
Classification:Simple
Type of Transaction:Government-to-Citizens (G2C)
Who may avail:All clients of legal age (18 yrs. old and above)
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTSWHERE TO SECURE
Report from the Outlet (weekly or monthly) for Brenlinking/unlinkingPSA CRS Outlet
Report from the walk-in clients at the OutletsWalk-in Clients
Report for evaluation of Brenlinking or unlinking through emails and communicationsOfficial PSA Website
Supporting documents for evaluation (any of the following) 
· Baptismal Certificates 
· Voter’s affidavit 
· GSIS/SSS/Insurance Records 
· Medical Records 
· School/Business Records 
· Driver’s License 
· Civil Registry Records of Ascendants/Land Titles/Certificate of Land Transfers 
· Government Issued Valid Identification Cards 
· NBI/Police Clearance 
· Others 
CLIENT STEPSAGENCY ACTIONSFEES TO BE PAIDPROCESSING TIMEPERSON RESPONSIBLE
 

1. PSA outlets submit list of double/multiple registration report thru emails/couriers and CRS Help Desk System

2. PMU print submitted list of double/multiple registrations from the different PSA Outlets via email

None15 minutes per batch of 22 documents

Assistant Supervisor, Registration Officer III

Administrative Assistant VI, Brenlinking Group

Supervisor

Registration Officer III

PMU

Chief, CRMD

7thCRS Building

Quezon City

 3. Transmit printed copies of the double/multiple registration to the Brenlinking Group for verification and evaluationNone5 minutes

COSW Controller,

Administrative Assistant VI, Brenlinking Group

Supervisor

Registration Officer III

PMU

Chief, CRMD

7th Floor CRS Building

Quezon City

 4. Receipt of the printed copies of list of double/multiple registrationNone5 minutes

Associates

Brenlinking Group

5th Floor CRS Building

Administrative Assistant VI,Brenlinking Group

5th Floor CRS Building

Supervisor

Registration Officer III

PMU, CRMD

6th Floor CRS Building

Chief, CRMD

7th Floor CRS Building

Quezon City

 

5. Verify and evaluate records for possible Brenlinking/Unlinking thru CICA query

5.1 If found records to have multiple registration, the first or earlier date of registration shall prevail and Brenlink the multiple records

5.2 If found records of two different person based on CRD/CDLI Search and has presented proof of requirements submitted, unlinked the records

5.3 If Brenlinking group, found records in the database that cannot be determine for brenlinking/ unlinking, Guidelines for Brenlinking/ Unlinking of two or more civil registry documents shall be followed.

None1 hour per batch of 22 documents

Associates

Brenlinking Group

5th Floor CRS Building

Administrative Assistant VI,Brenlinking Group

5th Floor CRS Building

Supervisor

Registration Officer III

PMU, CRMD

6th Floor CRS Building

Chief, CRMD

7th Floor CRS Building

Quezon City

 6. Documents found blurred/ unreadable entries in the database shall be requested for pullout in the central archives for validation of the entries (refer to page 10 of the Central Archives process)NoneWithin 2 days

Manual verifier, Central Archive

Admin Aide VI

Central Archives

 7. File the listed submitted double/multiple registration and proof of requirements for future reference.None5 minutes

Associates

Brenlinking Group

5th Floor CRS Building

Administrative Assistant VI, Brenlinking Group

5th Floor CRS Building

Supervisor

Registration Officer III

PMU, CRMD

6th Floor CRS Building

Chief, CRMD

7th Floor CRS Building

Quezon City

TOTAL ESTIMATED PROCESSING TIME FOR SERVICE: Within the day (with copy issuance requests posted thru Helpdesk) 5 WORKING DAYS (regular list of double/multi report)