Applying for a Postal ID? Here are the things that you Need!

The New Postal ID, being considered as a valid government issued ID is now being honored by important institutions and offices. It will facilitate not only your PHLPost transactions, but can also be used as a valid ID for banks, government agencies, utility companies and employers. It is valid for three (3) Years as indicated in the expiry date on your card.

The New Postal 

So how do you get one? It's actually very easy. Just go to the nearest postal office in your area and provide all of the requirements below. Good thing is that the queue is not so bad compared to getting an NBI clearance.

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Original copy of Birth Certificate by NSO or birth certificate authenticated By the Local Civil Registrar (LCR) 
2. Latest billing statement under your name or Barangay Certificate. In case you don't have a billing statement under your name or a Barangay certificate, the following documents may be submitted:
•  for students, Certification from the Principal or School Registrar, together With photocopy of the valid identification card of the Principal or School Registrar
• if employed, certification from the employer with the employer’s valid Identification card 5. 
3. Application form (2 copies) 

 Other requirements:

1. For married female applicants - marriage contract issued by the NSO or LCR.
2. For Post Offices with no Photo Service yet -  3 pcs colored photo (1 1/2” x 2”)
3. For applicants with no Birth Certificate:
• Certification of no record from the Civil Registrar/Negative Certification from NSO.
• Plus, any 2 of the following:

•  Baptismal Certificate (machine copy, original must be shown for verification)
•  Permanent Elementary School Record 137-E (Machine copy, original must be shown for verification)
•  Marriage contract of parents issued by Civil Registrar or Marriage contract of applicant (if married) 
• Certificate of Live Birth duly signed and properly filled up (typewritten).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Go to your local post office and fill out the postal ID application form. While you are filling out necessary details on the form, have the representative from the post office review your documents to save time.
• After accomplishing the form you will be ask to pay a total of Php414 - that's Php330 for the card fee, Php40 for the filing fee and 12% VAT. 
• Then off you go to biometrics capture - photo, thumb mark and signature. Make sure you wear a shirt with a collar during the picture taking. For female applicants, kindly remove your earrings and make sure your hair is neatly tied or at least not covering any part of your face. By the way, you can smile while your photo is being taken - as long as you're not showing your teeth :)
• Waiting time for the ID card is 2-3 weeks. Got mine in only 2 weeks since I opted to have it picked up. You can have it sent to your address though so you won't have to go back to the post office.

So there you go, if you have any questions please feel free to post you questions below.