Here’s How You Can Apply for Your Philippine National ID
Apr 28, 2021 • Kyzia Maramara
Apr 28, 2021 • Kyzia Maramara
Filipinos can start registering online for the Philippines national ID starting April 30. In the middle of the pandemic, the national ID is an important document everyone should possess. But what exactly is a national ID? How does it differ from the bunch of government IDs you have sitting in your wallet right now and how can you get one?
It requires every Filipino to have their own Philippine Identification System ID (PhilSys) or Philippine Identification Card (PhilID). As a foundational digital ID system, PhilSys is envisioned to help the Philippines transition to digital transactions and processes slowly.
Right now, its primary goal is to help low-income families open bank accounts for smoother government transactions and benefits (like financial ayuda distribution). Earlier this year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that they’ve gathered demographic data of nine million individuals with at least five million low-income household heads.
Meanwhile, PhilID, the physical counterpart, will have all your info, such as proof of identity and residence.
Here’s a quick overview of the three-step process PSA issued for national IDs:
Step 1: Register your information, including full name, gender, date, and place of birth, blood type, and address.
Step 2: Attend your appointment for biometrics capture that includes fingerprint, iris scan, and front-facing photograph.
Step 3: Physical ID cards will be issued. It’s stored with a 12-digit PhilSys number or personal serial number (PSN) and a 16-digit PhilSys card number (PCN).
According to the PSA website, the government will have fixed and mobile registration centers nationwide. They are coordinating with local government units (LGUs), other agencies, and the private sector to determine strategic locations. These locations are yet to be announced on their website and social media pages.
Below is a list of requirements you need to submit. You should be presenting an original copy of at least one of the following:
Primary Documents:
Secondary Documents:
Don’t have those? You can submit these for secondary supporting documents as long as it has your picture, signature/thumbmark, full name, address, and date of birth:
PSA also reminds everyone that the PhilSys ID is not a substitute or a replacement for existing functional IDs like passports and driver’s licenses. It’s simply there to serve as a valid proof of identity and “for easier accessibility and application for eligibility to social welfare programs and benefits from the government.”
You can check out PSA’s official website or follow the official PSA Philippine Identification System Facebook page for more information.
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