A Postal Identification Card or Postal ID is a government-issued identification card by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost). Originally, the purpose of this identification card is to ensure that the mailman delivers the letters and parcels to the right person. The postal ID allows the mailman to verify the receiver's identity and address.
The new and improved Postal ID has additional physical security features that can be identified using just the naked eye, making ID verification simpler and more reliable. And because the registration process utilizes biometrics, this fully guarantees an individual’s identity.
COST:
Postal ID Card + Delivery Fee = P450.00
12% VAT 54.00
Total PID Payment P504.00
With a total cost of P504.00, the improved Postal ID is released 10 to 15 days after application through mail. Incase the applicant is in a hurry, there is an optional RUSH to be released the next day at the post office branch you filled in your application. Total PID Payment for RUSH is P650.00
The validity of the Postal ID is three years (3) for Filipinos and for foreign residents with Special Retiree's Resident Visa (SRRV). For the rest of foreign residents, it will be valid for 1 year only.
All Filipinos living in the Philippines and living abroad but were in the Philippines at the time of application are eligible to get an Improved PID. Foreign residents living in the country for at least six (6) months may also apply.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FILIPINO RESIDENTS:
A. Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished PID application form. You may download the form here. The form is NOT FOR SALE. *The second page is a reminder page only. No need to print the second page if reminders are clear. PID applicaton form is also available at any PhilPost branches nationwide.
B. Submit any one (1) of the following for PROOF OF IDENTITY. Bring the original document and 1 photocopy for verification.
- Birth Certificate Issued by NSO or Local Civil Registry; GSIS or SSS UMID Card; 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
C. Submit any one (1) of the following for PROOF OF ADDRESS. Bring the original copy and photocopy for verification.
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 or Utility bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)
REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS:
A. Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished PID application form. You may download the form here. The form is NOT FOR SALE. *The second page is a reminder page only. No need to print if reminders are clear.
B. Submit any one (1) of the following for PROOF OF IDENTITY. Bring the original document and 1 photocopy for verification.
1. Passport - valid for at least 6 months prior to application.
2. Any one (1) of the following documents valid for at least 6 months prior to application.
- 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)
C. Submit any one (1) of the following for PROOF OF ADDRESS. Bring the original copy and photocopy for verification.
- Barangay Certificate of Residency – issued within three (3) months prior to PID application
- Certification or statement of account from hotel, transient home or any temporary residence within three (3) months prior to application
- Certification from hotel, transient home or any temporary residence within three (3) months prior to application
- Notarized, if applicable, Land, House or Condominium Lease Contract
- Bank statement
- Credit card statement
- School billing statement
- Utility bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)
LOCATIONS FOR APPLICATION:
For Quezon City residents, the Quezon City Post Office is located along NIA Road.
Here are the capture stations in Metro Manila and their schedules.
Bear in mind that they can only accommodate a certain number of applicants per day. When I went to the Quezon City Central PO, they can only accommodate 200 applicants. I arrived at around 8:00 in the morning and I was the 82nd applicant. it was around 11:00 in the morning when I finished the whole process of verification, payment and biometrics. So do plan your visit.
POSTAL ID PRIVILEGE PROGRAM
The Postal ID Privilege Program is a value added service that entitles the Improved Postal ID cardholders upfront discounts, product/service upgrades, freebies, and other exclusive deals atdifferent 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.
For more information, visit the official website:
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