The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has resumed the application process for postal IDs, providing both new and renewal services at several branches nationwide. Interested applicants must personally submit their requirements at designated capturing post offices.
Requirements for New Postal ID Application
Applicants are required to bring the original and a photocopy of the following:
Proof of Identity: This can include a birth certificate from the PSA or Local Civil Registry, GSIS or SSS UMID card, driver’s license, or passport. Married women must also submit their marriage certificate.
Proof of Address: Barangay clearance, Certified True Copy of Lease, Certified True Copy of Titles, Certified True Copy of Real Estate Tax Receipt, bank statement, credit card statement, school billing statement, or utility bills (e.g., cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water).
Requirements for Postal ID Renewal
For those renewing their postal ID, the following documents are required:
- Expired Postal ID (PVC type, black/gray)
- Proof of Identity: Same options as for new applicants (birth certificate, GSIS/SSS UMID card, driver’s license, or passport). Married women must also submit a marriage certificate.
- Proof of Address: Same options as for new applicants (barangay clearance, Certified True Copy of Lease, etc.).
Note: Online applications are not available.
Postal ID Application Branches in NCR
Here’s a list of Capturing Post Office Branches in Metro Manila:
Postal ID Price
The postal ID application fee is set at ₱550.
ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA
This service allows Filipinos to secure a valid government-issued identification card, essential for a variety of public and private transactions. The postal ID remains one of the most accessible IDs available nationwide.
List of Valid IDs in the Philippines (Primary)
