The long-awaited National ID is finally here, and anybody may apply for one.
There’s good news! The National ID Law was signed by President Roa Rodrigo Duterte in August 2018 to regulate and streamline our identity system. The government’s goal in this case is to improve government administration, prevent corruption as much as possible, and utilize it as a tool to keep you safe in public.
The registration process began in October of 2020.
What is the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) ID?
Filipinos refer to it as a National ID Card or a Philippine Identification Card (PhilID). As a result, President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11055 into law on August 6, 2018, and it is now the official national identity card for Filipino citizens and foreign permanent residents in the Philippines.
How the Philippine Identification card looks like.
(Image courtesy of PhilSys)
It shows the following:
- Logo of PhilSys
- PhilSys ID Card Number (PCN)
- Photograph
- First Name, Middle Name. Last Name, Suffix)
- Address
- Gender
- Blood Type
- Marital Status
Here is the guide on how to apply for a PhilSys ID.
1.Open your browser and go to https://register.philsys.gov.ph/#/eng/ to make an appointment.
It should be noted that some places or venues welcome walk-in applications. Walk-ins are accepted in several SM Malls or Malls.
2. Fill out the form (online) and select your chosen location for physical appearance and scheduling.
3. Then, look for a confirmation email in your inbox.
4. Before visiting the site, remember to have one or two legal IDs as well as a ball pen in case you need to physically fill out a form.
5. The personnel assigned to you will walk you through the procedure, including scanning of your legitimate IDs or available IDs, information verification, photography, eye or iris scanning, and fingerprint scanning, among other things.
6. Take notice that there is no registration price, but if your National ID or PhilSys ID is lost or damaged, you will be responsible for the replacement fee.
7. Please preserve a transaction slip supplied by the staff after successful registration as it will be used to get or claim the card.
8. The actual card will be sent to the address you provided, or if the address is not deliverable, the staff will advise you of the setup and procedure. Present any valid IDs and the slip to the courier.
Here is the some list of Valid IDs can accept to apply National IDs or PhilSys ID
- Philippine Passport or e-Passport
- SSS or GSIS Unified Multi-purpose Identification Card
- Driver Licence (LTO) Student’s License Permit or Non-Professional/Professional Driver’s License
- PSA Birth Certificate and one (1) Government Issued ID
- Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- Senior Citizen’s ID
- SSS ID
- Police Clearance/ID
- PWD ID
- Voter’s ID
- Postal ID
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID
- Philhealth ID
Payment Fee for National IDs or PhilSys ID
It is completely free, which means there are no costs associated with the registration procedure. However, if your National ID or PhilSys ID is lost or damaged, you will be responsible for the replacement costs.
Takeaways
Let’s work together with the government to obtain your National IDs or PhilSys IDs, which may now be used as valid identification.
Republic Act No. 11055 Source: http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/republic_acts/ra%2011055.pdf
FAQ about PhilSys: https://www.philsys.gov.ph/faq/
TO know more: visit https://www.philsys.gov.ph/