Applying for government – issued IDs are not as complicated as it used to be. The Philippine Postal ID is one of the fastest to get. It is now easy to apply for and with the rush processing service, you can get your Postal ID in just 2 days.
How to Apply for the Philippine Postal ID?
You just make sure to have all the needed requirements and you will be good to go. Follow the steps below for the documents you need to secure.
What are the Philippine Postal ID Application Requirements?
1. Two copies of PID form. You can download it here: Postal ID Application Form
2. One proof of Identity. It can be any of the following:
- Birth Certificate Issued by NSO or Local Civil Registry
- GSIS or SSS UMID Card
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Passport
Married females must bring their marriage certificate to validate change of name from birth document.
Applicants with no Birth Certificate, UMID Card, Driver’s License or Passport may submit ANY TWO (2) of the following documents, at least one of which should bear the applicant’s photo and signature:
•BIR ID •Baptismal Certificate •Certificate of Birth •College or Post-Graduate Transcript of Records •Confirmation Certificate •Elementary or High School Form 137 •Marriage Certificate •Valid Alumni ID •Valid Basic Postal ID •Valid College, School or University ID •Valid Company ID •Valid Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID •Valid NBI Clearance •Valid OWWA ID •Valid Pag-Ibig ID •Valid PhilHealth ID •Valid PRC ID •Valid Paper-based Postal ID •Valid Police Clearance •Valid Seaman’s Book •Valid Senior Citizen ID •Valid Tax Identification Number Card •Valid Voter’s ID
3. One proof of Address. It can be any of the following
- Barangay Certificate of Residency issued within three (3 months) prior to PID application
- Certified True Copy of Lease
- Certified True Copy of Titles issued by the Land Registration Authority (LRA)
- Certified True Copy of Real Estate Tax Receipt
- Bank Statement
- Credit Card Statement
- School Billing Statement
- Utility Bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)
How does Postal ID Rush Processing Works?
Regular postal ID processing takes 3 weeks and will be delivered to your preferred shipping address. Regular Postal ID processing fee cost Php 510.
Postal ID Rush Processing* takes only 2 days for a fee of Php 650. The ID will be released at 4-5pm the next day. You (or your authorized representative with a letter) can pick it up by presenting the receipt. * In Manila it can be released on the same day.
Monday last week, we applied for our postal IDs at Makati Central Post Office. Application on Day 1, which includes checking of requirements, payment, verification of biometrics and taking of photo, took about 20 minutes.
Tip: Downloading and filling up the form saves us a lot of time. We went straight to the checking of requirements.
Release of Postal ID on Day 2, took less than 5 minutes. It’s fast and easy!
Is Postal ID Rush Processing worth it?
Definitely. We do not have to wait for 3 weeks for the delivery of our postal IDs. We got it the next day! The postal ID is valid for 3 years.
What is the Postal ID for?
The Postal ID is a secure government-issued ID. It is now a widely accepted as a valid ID.
It also comes with perks and benefits. The Postal ID Privilege Program provides cardholders upfront discounts, product and service upgrades, freebies, and other exclusive deals at different merchant partners across the country. The Improved Postal ID cardholders can now enjoy various privileges while dining at restaurants, staying at hotels or resorts, visiting theme parks, shopping for appliances and other products, or availing services in salons, spas, clinics, fitness centers, training schools, etc. Check out complete lis of merchants here: Postal ID Merchant Partners .
