1. Why release the Improved Postal ID?
Most of the security features infused upon the Basic Postal ID, though effective, could only be deciphered with the help of special equipment, making it harder for frontliners to differentiate the genuine from the fake. The Improved Postal ID has additional physical security features that can be identified using just the naked eye, making ID verification simpler and more reliable. Moreover, a biometrics-based uniqueness test was implemented to fully guarantee an individual’s identity.
2. How much is the Improved Postal ID?
Applicants will pay the following fixed fee anywhere in the country:
Fee Particulars Amount
Regular Application Php 504.00
Rush Application Php 650.00
The Improved PID shall be valid for three (3) years for Filipinos and for foreign residents with Special Retiree’s Resident Visa (SRRV). For the rest of the foreign residents, it will be valid for one (1) year.
3. Why should I avail the Improved Postal ID?
Aside from assuring safe and reliable transactions, the additional security features position the ID as a primary card. Special value-added features will also be put to the card very soon.
4. What will happen to my Basic but still valid Postal ID?
Your Basic ID will remain valid up to its date of expiration. Post offices will stop issuing it when the Improved Postal ID becomes available in their area.
5. What are the main security features of the Improved Postal ID?
a. On-site digital capture of fingerprints, photo, signature and personal details
b. Centralized ID printing and database to guarantee that the cards are authentic
c. An encrypted QR (‘quick response’) code printed on the card can verify the identity of ID holder using a downloadable smart-phone application
d. Overlaid with a hologram that can be viewed only at certain angles
e. Has a ghost image and UV ink that illuminates in UV light
f. Applicant uniqueness check via the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). It compares the fingerprint collected with the fingerprint database records to ensure the applicant’s identity.
6. Who may apply for the Improved Postal ID?
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.
7. What are the application requirements?
Bring the original copy and photocopy of the following documents:
I. Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished PID application form
II. PROOF OF IDENTITY - Submit any one (1) of the following:
Birth Certificate Issued by NSO or Local Civil Registry; GSIS or SSS UMID Card; Driver’s License; or Passport
Marriage Contract for Married Women(Only if documents and IDs submitted does not bear married name)
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
III. PROOF OF ADDRESS - Submit any one (1) of the following:
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)
1. Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished application form
2. PROOF OF IDENTITY
a. Passport – must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to application
b. Any one (1) of the following documents valid for at least six (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)
3. PROOF OF ADDRESS - Submit any one (1) of the following:
•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)
Just bring two (2) copies of duly-accomplished PID application form and your existing Postal ID to upgrade to the Improved Postal ID.
8. Where do I apply?
You may apply and submit the required documents to any post office. After your documents are screened, you will go the nearest ID capture station to be photographed and fingerprinted. There are 260 postal ID capture stations nationwide (please see locations on www.philpost.gov.ph). Application forms are available in your nearest post office or can be downloaded from the PHLPost website.
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
The following personal information will be shared with the general public to verify the identity of the individuals presenting the Postal ID (PID):
a.First Name
b. Middle Name
c. Last Name
d.Gender
e. Address
f. Birthday
2. USE
a. The PID Verification App has been developed for general public use.
b.The shared personal information is expended exclusively and primarily for verification of individuals in relation to transactions being performed
using the PID.
3.DATA STORAGE AND PROTECTION
a. PHL Post shall not disclose any personal information without the consent of the data subject.
b. Only authorized personnel of the Company have access to all the personal information herein.
c. The information shall be retained and removed from our based on the data deletion and retention policies with our partner agency.
d. To further ensure the security and protection of the data being shared, we are guided as well by the Policies provided in the Republic Act 10173
also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.
4. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you would like to receive further information about this policy or you have suggestions with regards to our privacy notice, please contact our
Data Protection Officer at 8527-5868.
5. PRIVACY CONSENT
The Data Subject has understood and agreed with the Data Privacy Notices and give their consent freely and voluntarily for the sharing, collection and processing of data (for the period allowed under your data privacy notices and applicable laws and regulations), which may include personal information for the utilization of the PID Verification App.
Being a data subject, I am mindful of all my rights as stipulated in the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and I understand that there are measures, circ*mstances and exceptions to be fulfilled with in order to execute or invoke such rights.
