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How to Apply and Get a Postal ID in the Philippines

 It is easy to apply for a postal ID in the Philippines. See below the step-by-step procedure on how to apply for a Postal ID. My postal ID expired last August 2022 and I am yet to renew it but I'm planning to visit our local post office when my schedule permits me.

​Step 1. Submit completely filled-out application forms with your requirements and payment to any post office. Application forms are available in all post offices or you may download it here.

Step 2. Upon approval of your requirements, proceed to the nearest ID capture station (see full list of capture stations on WHERE TO APPLY Page) where you will be digitally photographed and fingerprinted. There are almost 260 ID capture stations nationwide in designated post offices and selected malls.

Step 3. When you complete the ID data capture process, your ID will be delivered to your mailing address.

Application Requirements

​Bring the original copy and photocopy of the following documents:

I. Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished PID application form
II. PROOF OF IDENTITY - Submit any one (1) of the following:
  • Birth Certificate Issued by NSO or Local Civil Registry
  • GSIS or SSS UMID Card
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid Passport
  • Marriage Contract for Married Women  (Only if documents and IDs submitted does not bear married name)
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Applicants with no Birth Certificate, UMID Card, Driver’s License or Passport may submit ANY TWO (2) of the following documents, at least one of which should bear the applicant’s photo and signature:
•BIR ID •Baptismal Certificate •Certificate of Birth •College or Post-Graduate Transcript of Records •Confirmation Certificate •Elementary or High School Form 137 •Marriage Certificate •Valid Alumni ID •Valid Basic Postal ID •Valid College, School or University ID •Valid Company ID •Valid Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID •Valid NBI Clearance •Valid OWWA ID •Valid Pag-Ibig ID •Valid PhilHealth ID •Valid PRC ID •Valid Paper-based Postal ID •Valid Police Clearance •Valid Seaman’s Book •Valid Senior Citizen ID •Valid Tax Identification Number Card •Valid Voter’s ID
 
III. PROOF OF ADDRESS - Submit any one (1) of the following:
  • Barangay Certificate of Residency issued within three (3 months) prior to PID application
  • Certified True Copy of Lease
  • Certified True Copy of Titles issued by the Land Registration Authority (LRA)
  • Certified True Copy of Real Estate Tax Receipt
  • Bank Statement
  • Credit Card Statement
  • School Billing Statement
  • Utility Bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS OF FOREIGN RESIDENTS
1. Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished application form
2. PROOF OF IDENTITY
a. Passport – must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to application
b. Any one (1) of the following documents relative to the stay in the Philippines valid for at least six (6) months prior to application
  • Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACRI-Card)
  • Long Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE)
  • Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)
  • Diplomatic Visa
  • Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)
3. PROOF OF ADDRESS - Submit any one (1) of the following:
  • Barangay Certificate of Residency – issued within three (3) months prior to PID application
  • Certification or statement of account from hotel, transient home or any temporary residence within three (3) months prior to application
  • Certification from hotel, transient home or any temporary residence within three (3) months prior to application
  • Notarized, if applicable, Land, House or Condominium Lease Contract
  • Bank statement
  • Credit card statement
  • School billing statement
  • Utility bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)
 
REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHANGE IN BIOGRAPHIC DATA
  • Two (2) copies of the duly-accomplished PID application Form
  • Original and photocopy of Improved or Basic Postal ID card, whichever is applicable

REQUIREMENTS DUE TO LOSS AND/OR THEFT OF POSTAL ID
  • Two (2) copies of the duly-accomplished PID application Form
  • Duly notarized Affidavit of Loss

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT DUE TO CHANGE IN BIOGRAPHIC DATA
  • Two (2) copies of the duly-accomplished PID application Form
  • Original and photocopy of Improved or Basic Postal ID card, whichever is applicable
  • Additional requirements to support the amendment/change in biographic data
Download Application form, HERE!

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