Philippine Identification System (or PhilSys for short) provides the government with a unified, centralized means of identifying Filipino citizens and resident aliens. Since the National ID is a separate component of the PhilSys, the National ID serves as an integral part of it.

The registration process is simple and takes only a few minutes to complete. The application is free of charge. In addition, the validity of the I.D. does not expire. We will walk you through the basics of the Philippine National ID System and show you how you can register for a Philippine National ID.

Who can register for a National ID?

Filipino citizens who live in the Philippines or abroad and of any age (yes! even minors) are eligible to register. People who hold multiple nationalities and foreigners who have lived in the Philippines for at least six months qualify for the program.

Where do I register?

A citizen who qualifies for the program can first register by filling out the online form via register.philsys.gov.ph. Next, they have to book and schedule a face-to-face appointment to complete the process. On the last leg of the process, biometric information is captured by scanning the user’s fingerprint, scanning the user’s iris, and taking a picture of the user’s face in front of the camera.

On the PhilSys Website, you can find a Center near you where you can register. SM Branches nationwide are now offering Step 2. Identity Verification is part of the registration process for your PhilSys National ID, and this is great news indeed.

What are the requirements for PhilSys National ID?

A person who is eligible to register must bring any of the following primary documents:

• Philippine Passport or ePassport issued by the department of Foreign Affairs 
• Unified Multi-purpose Identification Card (UMID) issued by the GSIS or SSS
• A Student License Permit or Non-Professional/Professional Driver’s License issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) is acceptable. 
• Certificate of Live Birth issued by Public Service Agency and one (1) government-issued identification document bearing your full Name, front-facing photograph, and signature or thumb impression

Philippine registrants may bring these secondary documents if the above ones are not available:

• Certificate of Live Birth issued by PSA/NSO with Birth Reference Number (BreN)
• LCRO-issued certificate
• PSA-issued Report of Birth
• PSA-issued Certificate of Foundling
• Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Identification Card
• Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
• Seaman’s Book
• Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
• Senior Citizen’s ID
• SSS ID
• Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ID
• License to Own or Possess Firearms (LTOPF) ID
• NBI Clearance
• Police Clearance/ID
• Solo Parent’s ID
• PWD ID
• Voter’s ID
• Postal ID
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID
• Philhealth ID
• Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)-issued Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV)
• National ID from other countries
• Residence ID from other countries

After successfully registering, you will receive your PhilSys Number (PSN) and then your official PhilID, which should be delivered to the address you specified. To verify your transaction details, the courier will require either your transaction slip or a valid form of identification; thus, make sure you keep your PhilSys Transaction Slip safe.

Here’s how you can track the delivery of your PhilSys National ID

Are you looking forward to receiving your Philippine National ID? Or are you wondering when you will receive it? Well, in this Article, we’ll show you how to check the status of your PhilSys National ID.

Creating a new Philippine National ID is the government’s effort to ensure that more Filipinos have access to a valid ID card. With this, transacting with government and private organizations will become easier.

A government program made it easy for anyone to register and obtain a card to ensure everyone gets one. Probably, you’ve already taken the necessary steps and are waiting for the card to arrive.

However, you may be wondering when the card will reach you. 

The following are instructions on how to track your PhilSys National ID delivery.

The tracking Website of PHLPost can be accessed by visiting their official Website if you wish to track your delivery: http://tracking.phlpost.gov.ph/.

Next, input your 30-digit tracking number, which you can find included in the receipt after you complete biometrics at any PhilSys registration Center.

After encoding, tap on the “track” button at the bottom of the box, and wait until you see your delivery status.

Where can I find the National ID transaction number of my PhilSys ID?

If you have successfully registered with PhilSys, you will find your national id transaction number just below your Name on the PhilSys receipt you received after completing the registration process. The people are also being encouraged to keep these slips secure by not sharing them on social media or anyone else.

What does it mean when my National ID delivery status says “Not Found”?

If you receive a “Not Found” error, there is no need to panic, as this means that your registration is still in the processing phase.

Are Philippines National IDs delivered by any courier or postal Service?

The Philippine Postal Corporation, also abbreviated to PHLPost, is in charge of handling the PhilSys ID delivery.

How long should I wait for my PhilSys National ID to be delivered?

The Philippine Statistics Authority had originally predicted that the National ID would be available up to six months after the registration for the ID was complete. However, since millions of Filipinos applied for the ID, the waiting time might end up being more than six months.

UPDATE: The Philippines Might Have a Printable National ID.

ManilaShaker is a tech media producing insightful and helpful content for our local and growing international audience. Our goal is to create a premier Philippine digital consumer electronics resource that provides the most objective reviews and comparisons globally.