According to the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Republic Act No. 11055 or the Philippine Identification System Act, here are the procedures on how to get National ID.
Steps on How to Get National ID
1. Prepare all the requirements
- Application Form
- The application form shall be supported by the presentation of an original copy of ANY of the following primary documents:
- PSA-issued birth certificate of and one (1) government-issued identification document with full name, photo and signature or thumb mark; or
- Philippine ePassport issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs; or
- Unified Multi-purpose Identification (UMID) Card issued by Government Service Insurance System or Social Security System; or
- Other equivalent identification documents as may be determined in the guidelines issued by the PSA.
- In the event that the applicant is unable to provide the documents under immediately preceding item, kindly prepare any of the supporting documents listed here.
2. Go to the designated registration center
The applicant shall register personally at any designated registration center by submitting a duly accomplished PhilSys Registration Form (Form No.1) and presentation of any supporting documents.
Registration Centers for National ID
- PSA Regional and Provincial Offices;
- Local Civil Registry Offices (LCROs);
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) for its members and their dependents;
- Social Security System (SSS) for its members and their dependents;
- Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth);
- Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF);
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC);
- Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost); and
- Other government agencies and GOCCs as may be assigned by the PSA.
The PSA shall ensure that entries provided in the PhilSys Registration Form are consistent with the documentary requirements presented. In the event of discrepancies other than address, the data reflected on the presented documentary requirements shall prevail.
3. Proceed to the Biometrics, Fingerprints and Iris Scan
If there are no discrepancies, the biometric information (front-facing photograph), fingerprints and iris scan shall be captured except for applicants below five (5) years of age, in which case their demographic information and front-facing photograph shall be sufficient.
4. Generation of PhilSys Number (PSN)
If the biographic and demographic information of the applicant are found to be unique, a PSN will be generated for the applicant. Otherwise, further verification shall be conducted by the PSA. In the event that the applicant cannot be issued a PSN, he or she will be notified accordingly.
5. Issuance of PSN and Phil ID (National ID)
Registration in the PhilSys is deemed successful and complete upon confirmation of registration by the PSA and the issuance of the PSN. Once successfully registered, the person shall be issued a PhilID in a manner to be prescribed by the PSA.
How much is the Registration Fee for National ID?
The initial application and issuance as well as renewal of the PhilID for citizens shall be free of charge. Renewal shall pertain to the replacement of the PhilID arising from recapturing or updating of biometric information.
Fees for the (a) initial application and issuance as well as renewal of a PhilID to resident aliens, and (b) issuance of a replacement PhilID to citizens and resident aliens due to loss, damage, or change of entries therein shall be subject to the schedule of fees to be issued by the PSA.
Fees, however, shall not apply to citizens upon presentation of a Certificate of Indigency issued by the City/Municipal Social Welfare Office.
Lilia Margallo says
Grade school also have to register a national id?
National ID says
Every citizen po. So yes.
Rolabdo Marcelo Villanueva says
Update me.
National ID says
Stay tune po with our site: https://www.philsysid.com
Michael Gako says
Can we register now?
National ID says
Not yet. Relevant announcements will soon be made. Stay tune with our Page for future updates: https://www.facebook.com/PHILSYS/
Camelle Bianca Mantua says
Kelan po mag start?
National ID says
Stay tune. We will send updates po once the PSA has already started. Kindly subscribe to our messenger:http://bit.ly/PHILSYS
pilardo torres larroza says
what about persons with disability (pwd) how can they register?
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National ID says
The PSA shall issue guidelines on the special arrangements, for the registration of the following:
1. minors;
2. senior citizens;
3. persons with disability;
4. indigenous persons;
5. persons in institutional households;
6. persons in remote areas; and
7. foundlings.
Stay tune: http://bit.ly/PHILSYS
Marcelo says
Pwede na po bang kumuha ng id?
National ID says
Hindi pa nagstart ang application for National ID. Stay tune: http://bit.ly/PHILSYS
cristina pangilinan says
My son is an OFW. Will you issue a national id outside our country?
National ID says
In the case of the Filipino citizens residing abroad, the registration shall be made in the nearest Philippine Embassy or Philippine Foreign Service post, or other registration centers that may be designated by the Department of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the PSA
sherelyn aclao says
san po ba tayo makapag apply nang national id?
National ID says
You can apply to the following registration centers: https://www.philsysid.com/registration-centers-for-national-id-application/
Keeven Dave says
What of hindi alam yong blood type?
National ID says
It’s not needed naman po.
Gilbert says
Every citizen? So even a 10 month old baby should have? Given that he/she has already a birth cert?
National ID says
YES. The PSA shall issue guidelines on the special arrangements, for the registration of minors.
Stay tune: http://bit.ly/PHILSYS
GI says
Paano po yung wala pang goverment ID ano po ba ang pwedeng dalhin?
National ID says
PSA-issued birth certificate and one (1) government-issued identification document with full name, photo and signature or thumb mark.
Regine casilla says
Paano po kpg my problema sa birtj certificate eh isa sa mga requirments.
National ID says
Ipaayos po muna ninyo ang Birth Certificate ninyo.
Querza Turqueza says
So you must have an SSS or other government issued ID before you can have a registration Form of National ID?
National ID says
PSA-issued birth certificate and one (1) government-issued identification document with full name, photo and signature or thumb mark.
Kristina Garcia says
Ano po requirements ng student?
National ID says
If the student is not a minor, same procedure lang. Pero kung minor, may separate guidelines ang PSA. https://www.philsysid.com/how-to-get-national-id/
Winnie Gofulco says
Is there any available registration in Davao City?
National ID says
There will be registration areas in all the provinces of the Philippines: https://www.philsysid.com/registration-centers-for-national-id-application/
Abegail cronogia says
How about our childrens? And babies
National ID says
The PSA shall issue guidelines on the special arrangements, for the registration of minors.
Stay tune: http://bit.ly/PHILSYS
Anding says
I have two sons their age is 16 and 12 they can also avail this Philippines ID?
National ID says
Yes. All citizens should avail the National ID.
kennmart b de jesus says
kelan po pwedeng mag avail ng id