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How to apply for Philippine National ID
By AJ Virtuz 11 Nov 2021 1259

 

The Philippines was just one of the few countries that didn’t have a national ID system before the President Duterte signed the Philippine Identification System Act (Republic Act 11055) into law by in 2018. And while the country’s national ID system hasn’t fully materialized yet, the government has been encouraging citizens to enroll since the registration is already open to the public.

If you’re planning to apply for a national ID, this article will give you a quick walkthrough of the national ID registration process and some important things you should know.

What is PhilSys?

The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), also called the national ID system, is the central identification platform of the government for all citizens and foreign residents in the Philippines. It’s established under the Philippine Identification System Act or Republic Act 11055.

The concept behind PhilSys is simple: “It will only answer ‘Who are you?’ and ‘Are you who you really say you are?'” This is according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the national ID system’s chief implementer.

What is a National ID?

The Philippine Identification Card or the PhilID is a nontransferable identification card that serves as a valid proof of identity for people registered under the PhilSys.

While the national ID is considered an official government-issued ID in the Philippines, the PhilID is not meant to replace other existing valid IDs used for a purpose other than identity verification. These government IDs include passports (for travel), UMID (for SSS/GSIS transactions), PRC ID (for practicing a profession), and driver’s license (for driving).

Am I eligible for a PhilSys ID?

You should register in PhilSys and get a national ID if you’re one of the following:

- Filipino citizens, including those with dual or multiple citizenships

- OFWs and other citizens living abroad

- Foreign nationals living in the Philippines for over six months

According to PhilSys, registration is open to all ages, including newborn children. For kids below five years old, only their demographic information and front-facing photograph will be collected. Their PhilSys Number (more on it later) will be linked to their parent or legal guardian.

However, when the kid turns 15, they’ll have to update their information and have their biometrics recaptured.

What are the steps to apply for National ID in the Philippines?

Those who wish to get a PhilID will have to follow three steps:

Step 1: Register Online

Log on to www.register.philsys.gov.ph. Then fill out the application form. You’ll also be prompted to book your preferred appointment schedule for Step 2. You’ll receive a copy of your Application Reference Number (ARN) or a QR code, which you’ll need to present at the registration center.

Step 2: Proceed to Your Designated Registration Center

Head to your assigned registration center on the day of your appointment. Visit the PhilSys website to see the list of provinces, cities, and municipalities open for online booking appointments. You may also get in touch with your local government unit to see if it has already established a registration center.

At this stage, your demographic data will be validated and your biometric information will be captured.

What are the Philippine National ID requirements?

At the registration center, present your ARN or QR code. Also, make sure to bring the original copy of your supporting documents:

- PSA-issued Birth Certificate and one government-issued identification document that bears your full name, front-facing photograph, and signature or thumbmark.

- Philippine Passport or ePassport

- GSIS or SSS-issued Unified Multi-Purpose Identification Card (UMID)

- LTO Student Permit or Non-Professional/Professional Driver’s License

If you don’t have any of the documents mentioned above, you can bring the original copy of any of the secondary documents below:

- LCRO-issued Certificate of Live Birth

- PSA-issued Report of Birth

- PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling

- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Identification Card

- Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID

- Seaman’s Book

- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID

- Senior Citizen’s ID

- SSS ID

- Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ID

- License to Own or Possess Firearms (LTOPF) ID

- NBI Clearance

- Police Clearance/ID

- Solo Parent’s ID

- PWD ID

- Voter’s ID

- Postal ID

- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID

- PhilHealth ID

- Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)-issued Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)

- National ID from other countries

- Residence ID from other countries

The following documents will be accepted as secondary supporting documents as long as they bear a front-facing photograph, full name, permanent address, birthdate, and signature/thumbmark:

- Employee ID

- School ID

- Barangay Clearance/Certificate

- Barangay ID

- City/Municipal ID

Step 3: Wait for the Delivery of Your National ID Card

Once your national ID registration is done, all that’s left to do is to wait for your PSN and PhilID to be delivered to your address. Make sure to present your transaction slip or any valid ID to the courier.

According to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), as of July 2, 2021, there are more than 37.2 million registrants have already signed up. Out of the total registrations, 16.2 million have completed step 2 or the biometrics capture, while 343,742 have already received their national ID cards, it said.

 

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