Postal ID is a government-issued ID which is considered as the fastest and easiest to get. That is the reason why Filipinos prefer to obtain it rather than other government-issued IDs for personal purposes.
Anyone can apply for a postal ID and it has no age limit. Even Filipinos residing abroad can still apply for a postal ID. Foreigners can also apply to acquire a postal ID as long as they stayed in the Philippines for a minimum of six months.
Requirements:
- Postal ID Application form which can be obtained in the Philpost office – 2 Copies
- Proof of Identity – 1 Copy
- Birth Certificate authenticated by the National Statistics Office
- SSS UMID Card/GSIS Card
- Passport
- Marriage Certificate authenticated by the National Statistics Office (for married applicants)
- Driver’s License
Other Supporting Documents:
- Baptismal Certificate
- Confirmation Certificate
- Marriage Certificate (in SECPA or LCR) issued by the National Statistics Office
- For Indigenous People –Birth Certificate from NCIP (National Commission for Indigenous People)
- For Muslim Filipinos – Birth Certificate from NCMP (National Commission for Muslim Filipinos)
- Transcript of Records (College or Post Graduate) with dry seal
- Form 137 (Elementary or High school) with dry seal
- Valid Alumni ID, School ID, Company ID, Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID, OWWA ID, PAG-IBIG ID, Philhealth ID, PRC ID, Senior Citizen ID, Voter’s ID, and BIR ID
- Previous Postal ID
- Tax Identification Number Card
- NBI Clearance
- Seaman’s Book
- Police Clearance
- Proof of Address
- Barangay Clearance (Original and Photocopy)
- Bank Statement, Credit Card Statement, School Billing Statement
- Certified True Copy of Lease, Titles and Real Estates
- Tax Receipts
- Utility Bill (landline, water, electric, cable, internet and telephone)
For Foreign Nationals
- Application Form (2 Copies)
- Proof of Identity
- Passport valid at least six months
- 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)
- Proof of Address – Any of the following:
- Barangay Certificate of Residency (issued minimum of three months)
- Certification from any temporary residents (hotel, apartments, transient homes, etc.)
- Notarized Lease of Contract (land, house or condominium)
- Bank Statement, Credit Card Statement, School Billing Statement
- Utility Bill (water, electric, cable, telephone, landline and internet)
Steps On How To Acquire Postal ID
- Prepare the above requirements and submit to the post office near you.
- Properly fill up the secured application form.
- The personnel will check your documents and will direct you to the ID Capturing Station for your photo and fingerprint.
- You will pay P504.00 for the Postal ID.
Benefits:
- Can be used as one of the basic requirement when applying for a passport.
- Postal ID is valid within 3 years and can be accepted by almost all government/private dealings.
- Listed as a primary card due to its added features.
- Postal ID holders can get a P1.00 discount/liter of fuel and P5.00 per liter for lubricants.
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