List of Postal ID Requirements 2024 for New Applications
POSTAL ID REQUIREMENTS 2024 – For new applicants, here are the documents required in applying for an ID to Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost)
In the Philippines, among the important documents to have are valid IDs. They are usually part of the documentary requirements in many situations including the job application, course enrollment, claiming of social insurance benefits, applying for loan, getting a house or another huge property, etc.
Truth be told that not all ID applications in the Philippines have processes that are as easy as A, B, and C. If you are looking for an easy application process, you may turn to the Philippine Postal Corporation or also called PHLPost. It is the state entity that releases the PHLPost card or more popularly called Postal ID.
There are Postal ID requirements that you need to prepare and submit to the nearest Capturing Post Office to apply for the identification document. The documents required by the Postal Office depends if you are processing a new application, a renewal, or a replacement of a lost ID.
The Postal ID has wide acceptance across the government agencies. It can be used as a valid proof for transactions in the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG), Social Security System (SSS), and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp or PhilHealth among others.
Are you processing a new application to the Philippine Postal Corporation? For new applications, here are the Postal ID requirements that you need to prepare and submit to the Postal Office nearest to you for application:
- copy of duly-accomplished PID application form
- Proof of Identity – original copy and (1) photocopy of the following documents (submit any one):
- National ID
- National ID (Digitized and/or paper)
- Birth Certificate from PSA or Local Civil Registry with receipt issued within 6 months
- GSIS UMID Card
- SSS UMID Card
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- Marriage Certificate for Married Women (Only if documents and IDs submitted does not bear married name)
- Proof of Address – original copy and submitting any one (1) and one (1) photocopy of the following documents:
- Barangay Certificate of Residency issued within three (3 months) prior to PID application
- Barangay Residence ID
- 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)
The waiting time for the release of the Postal ID is usually between 10 to 15 working days. However, there might be instances that can cause a delay in the releasing of the ID. Another identification document which you may also get the Philippine Passport which has its own set of requirements for application.