Valid Philippines ID Guide – How to Apply for a Philippine Postal ID

If you need a valid ID, especially for those newly married or not employed, the best choice is to get a Philippine Postal ID. Before the Postal ID was a piece of paper with your details type-written, you need to paste your picture and laminate it. Parang current TIN ID, pero ngayon sosyal na! 

The new Postal ID has the basics – your name, address, date of birth and signature that is usually needed in a valid ID. Plus it has security features to verify that the card is genuine and not fake. 

A Philippine Postal ID is only valid up to three years though, but anybody of any age can get this. It is also offered to Foreign Residents of the Philippines and Special Foreign Retirees. If ever you need IDs for passports or licenses or need one ASAP, Postal ID is recommended.

Philippine Postal ID Requirements

• 2 Filled up Philippine Postal ID Application forms.

Make sure those with red check marks are answered.

• Proof of Identity
  • Birth Certificate – (PSA or Local Civil Registry)
  • GSIS or SSS UMID Card
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid Passport

If you have been married, bring a Marriage Certificate to verify the change of name

If you have none of the two, please submit 2 of the following – one should have your 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
• Proof of Address – Pass 1 of the following, not that it must show your address.
  • Barangay Certificate of Residency issued within three (3 months) before Postal ID 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)

Philippine Postal ID Requirements for Foreigners

• 2 Filled up Philippine Postal ID Application forms.
• Proof of Identity
  • Passport (valid for at least 6 months
  • Any 1 of the following:
    • 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 – Pass 1 of the following, not that it must show your address.
  • Barangay Certificate of Residency issued within three (3 months) before Postal ID application
  • Bank Statement
  • Credit Card Statement
  • School Billing Statement
  • Utility Bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)
  • Statement of account or certification of the place you are staying (hotel, home, etc.) within three (3) months prior to application
  • Certification from the hotel, transient home or any temporary residence within three (3) months prior to application
  • Notarized, if applicable, Land, House or Condominium Lease Contract

How to Apply for a Philippine Postal ID

1. Go to a Post office in your town or anywhere near you and get your documents screened.

2. Proceed to the nearest ID capture station where you will get to be photographed and have your fingerprints scanned.

3. After getting your data taken, wait for your Philippine Postal ID

• Metro Manila – About 15 working days from application
• Other major cities and municipalities – about 20 working days
• Island provinces and remote barangays – about 30 working days

Philippine Postal ID Capturing Sites

Here are the places that can capture your Picture and get your fingerprints. This as per Philippine Postal ID Website:

Philippine Postal ID Cost:

A Postal ID Card Costs Php 504.00.

• Php 450.00 – Postal ID Card + Delivery Fee
• Php   54.00 – 12% VAT

A rush Postal ID costs Php 650.00.

Sites with Rush Philippine Postal ID:

In a hurry? You can get your Philippine postal ID in the day or the next day at these places as per Philippine Postal ID Website:

MANILA CENTRAL POST OFFICE
Apply at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Pick up at 4:00 PM of the same dame

Apply at 8:40 AM – 11:00AM
Pick up at 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM the next day

​Other Post Offices with Rush Postal ID Services

1. Las Pinas Post Office – Las Pinas City Hall Compound, Real corner Pamplona St. 1740 Las Pinas City

2. Makati Central PO – Post Office Bldg. Gil Puyat corner Ayala Avenue Malugay, 1200 Makati City

3. Manila Central PO – Liwasang Bonifacio, Intramuros, 1000 Manila

4. Paranaque Central PO – Ninoy Aquino Avenue Brgy. La Huerta, 1700 Paranaque City

5. Q. Plaza Central Post Office located @ Q. Plaza Commercial Center, Felix Ave. Cor. Marcos Hi-way San Isidro, Cainta, Rizal

6. Quezon City Central PO – NIA Road, Brgy. Pinahan, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City

7. Robinsons Otis Central Post Office located @ 2nd Floor Lingkod Pinoy, Philpost Robinsons Otis, Paz M. Guanzon St., Paco, Manila

8. SM Aura – Government Service Express 7Th Floor Sm Aura Mall Bldg, Taguig City

9. SM South Mall Post Office located @ Lower Ground Floor, Government Services Section SM South Mall, Almanza, Las Pinas City

10. Taguig Central Post Office – M.L Quezon St. Prk 1 New Lower Bicutan Taguig City

11. Taguig City Hall – Gen Luna St. Tuktukan Taguig City Hall

12. Valenzuela Post Office – Valenzuela City Hall Complex, Maysan St. 1440 Valenzuela City

FAQs on Philippine Postal ID

1. What is the difference between the Basic and this new Philippine Postal ID?

The new Philippine Postal ID has more security feature to avoid counterfeit ones.

2. Is my Basic Postal ID still valid?

Yes, it will be valid until it expires.

3. Can I renew or replace my Basic Postal ID?

Yes, bring the following at the offices”

• 2 filled up application form
• Your old Postal ID
• Supporting documents in case you have a change in your data e.g. Marriage Certificate for change of name

4. What to do when my Postal ID is lost or stolen?
You can get another one, bring the following at the post office:

• 2 filled up application form
• Notarized affidavit of loss

5. Can a foreigner have a Philippine Postal ID?

Yes, a foreign resident can have a Postal ID as long as he/she has complete requirements.

6. How long is a Postal ID Valid for?

Philippine Postal ID is valid for 3 years for Filipinos and Foreigners with a Special Retiree’s Resident Visa. Other foreign resident’s postal ID is only valid for a year.

Getting a Philippine Postal ID is super easy – you can do it in 3 steps and with a few requirements! Plus if you are in a hurry you can get yours in one day too. This is really ideal for anyone who doesn’t have employment or who just got married. I hope you have learned a lot on this guide and are willing to apply for a Philippine Postal ID. Check out other how-to guides to get other valid IDs in the Philippines.

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