Public Services Number (PSN / “social card”)

• 1A PSN is assigned to Armenian citizens, foreign nationals with residence status, foreigners legally present in Armenia, stateless persons permanently residing in Armenia and refugees.
• 2A foreign national legally present without residence status submits a passport with a notarised Armenian translation.
• 3Where Armenian citizenship status must be clarified, the authority may request the parents’ documents.
• 4Citizens and foreign nationals who have refused a PSN in the manner provided by law may obtain a certificate of refusal.
• 5This information is for guidance only and is not legal advice.

The basic list. The exact set depends on your situation — after the questionnaire you get a personal checklist.

• Armenian passport and a copy

  For Armenian citizens. A child under 16 without a passport presents a birth certificate instead.

  Depends on your situationOriginal

• Child’s birth certificate and a copy

  For a child under 16 without a passport. A foreign document must be submitted with a notarised Armenian translation.

  Depends on your situationOriginal

• Armenian residence status document and a copy

  For foreign nationals holding residence status (residence card).

  Depends on your situationOriginal

• Foreign passport with notarised translation

  For foreigners legally staying in Armenia without residence status: the passport, its notarised Armenian translation and copies.

  Depends on your situationOriginalArmenian translationNotarisation

• Stateless person’s residence certificate and a copy

  Issued by the competent Armenian authority to stateless persons permanently residing in Armenia.

  Depends on your situationOriginal

• Convention travel document and a copy

  For persons with refugee status.

  Depends on your situationOriginal

• Parents’ documents (if requested)

  If the authority needs to clarify Armenian citizenship status for a foreigner born after 28 November 1981: the parents’ identity documents and marriage certificate (or another prescribed document).

  Depends on your situationArmenian translation

• Social card or PSN assignment certificate

  When refusing a previously assigned number, the social card or certificate is presented. If it has been lost, this is noted in the application.

  Depends on your situationOriginal

• Power of attorney for the representative

  Needed if our specialist submits the application. For the refusal certificate notarisation is not required; for the PSN certificate the requirement will be confirmed by a specialist.

  Depends on your situation

Foreign documents usually require an apostille or consular legalisation and a notarised Armenian translation. We will tell you exactly what your case needs.

1. 1

   Request and consultation

   You complete the questionnaire; we clarify your situation and confirm which certificate you need.

2. 2

   Document preparation

   We review your documents and, if needed, arrange translation and a power of attorney.

3. 3

   Application

   Submission in person at a service subdivision, through a representative or online, depending on your case.

4. 4

   Certificate issued

   According to official information the certificate is issued immediately; online applications receive it by email.

Choose the level of support that suits you. The final amount is fixed in an invoice before you pay.

• Consultation

  A review of your situation and a personalised document checklist.

  Price confirmed by a specialist

  • Identification of the certificate you need
  • Personalised document checklist
  • Step-by-step guide for online or in-person application
  Choose package
• Recommended

  Standard

  Document preparation and support with the application.

  Price confirmed by a specialist

  • Everything in Consultation
  • Document review before submission
  • Help completing the application
  • Support until the certificate is issued
  Choose package

• Through a representative

  Our specialist submits the application and collects the certificate under a power of attorney, where permitted.

  Price confirmed by a specialist

  • Everything in Standard
  • Power of attorney text prepared
  • Submission and collection by our specialist
  • Certificate handed over to you
  Choose package

Our service prices are set by the company and may change; the price on your invoice applies. State fees and third-party costs (translation, notary) are not included. The exact price is confirmed by a specialist after a short review of your case — before you pay anything.

State fees

• PSN certificate

  According to official information the certificate is free of charge.

  No fee

  VerifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026Source(opens in a new tab)

• Certificate of refusal to acquire a PSN

  According to official information the certificate is free of charge.

  No fee

  VerifiedLast verified: 24 October 2026Source(opens in a new tab)

The information on this page is based on these sources. Rules change — if in doubt, rely on the authority's official website.

• Acquiring a Certificate on the Public Services Number (PSN)Migration and Citizenship Service, MIA RA · accessed 24 October 2026migration.mia.gov.am/en/acquiring-a-certificate-on-the-public-services-number-psn(opens in a new tab)
• Providing Certificate of Refusal to Acquire a Public Service Number (PSN) to ForeignersMigration and Citizenship Service, MIA RA · accessed 24 October 2026migration.mia.gov.am/en/providing-certificate-of-refusal-to-acquire-a-public-service-number-psn-to-foreigners(opens in a new tab)
• Providing Certificate of Refusal to Acquire a Public Service Number (PSN) to RA CitizensMigration and Citizenship Service, MIA RA · accessed 24 October 2026migration.mia.gov.am/en/providing-certificate-of-refusal-to-acquire-a-public-service-number-psn-to-ra-citizens(opens in a new tab)
• Armenia to begin issuing new biometric identity documents in autumn 2026Armenpress (state news agency), quoting the Migration and Citizenship Service · accessed 24 October 2026armenpress.am/en/article/1258029(opens in a new tab)