How to Get the Different Government-issued IDs Required by the DFA?

In every transaction with government or private agency, there is always a need to present a government-issued ID. Now, there are different IDs that are accepted as proof of identity and presented at different places. Following is the list of the different types of government-issued IDs and certificates and how you can apply for each.

How to get Cedula?

Cedula is one of the simplest forms of legal identification to get the Philippines. It is really significant to have this document. Do you want a job or start a company? You will need to obtain Cedula? The Community Tax Certificate (CTC) is also known as Cedula. It is a document issued to persons or businesses on payment of group tax. It is also necessary to register with a new corporation, apply for a job or file income tax returns. A Filipino who has been continuously employed for at least thirty consecutive working days and who is at least 18 years of age must have his own cedula. The cedula must be also sought by company owners, real estate owners and others who may be required by law. That’s how you can get Cedula –

First, you have to go to your local government office (Barangay, municipal, or city hall) where CTCs are issued officially.
Now take the application form, fill it out, submit, and pay the required amount. The fee for getting CTCs depends on how much salary you are declaring on the application slip. Now, you’d have wait for the document issuing officer to give you your CTC.
Now you need to sign and affix your thumbprint on the spaces provided on the CTC.
Now you’ll get the Cedula which is valid until the last day of the year when it was acquired.

How to get Barangay Clearance?

You must first get a Barangay clearance before you can get a Postal ID or Mayor’s permit. This is one of the necessary documentation when working with government departments of the Philippines. Moreover, this is commonly requested for employment requirements, ID application, Affidavits, and other legal transactions. This document certifies that the applicant is a good Barangay resident with a strong moral character. That also ensures that there is no derogatory background of the candidate. No wonder, in any official transaction this is important.

Steps to get a Barangay Clearance:

Go to your nearest Barangay Hall to inform the officer that you are applying for a Barangay Clearance.
You need to state the reason why you are applying for Barangay Clearance.
You need to present your Cedula. So, if you don’t have it then apply for it first.
Now pay the application and processing fees.
At the end, you have to wait for your Barangay Clearance to be released.

How to get Postal ID?

The Philippine Postal Corporation’s identification is used to register local and abroad postal transactions. This information is used to validate and check the address and personal information of the user. The new Postal ID has enhanced its security functionality. It also has a variety of security covers, and can also be verified with a mobile app.

Here is the procedure to get Postal ID –

Visit the nearest Post Office in your area and submit two copies of PID application form.
You have to submit your PSA birth certificate or UMID Card or GSIS or Driver’s License, or valid Passport in the department
If you are a married female applicant, make sure bring a copy of your PSA Marriage Certificate with yourself in order to validate change of name from birth documents.
You need to pay the fee of Php 504.00.
You will be visiting the nearest ID capture station for your photo and fingerprints.
After that you can expect to receive your ID after 15 working days, if your delivery address is in Metro Manila, you’ll get it in 20 working days, if you live in other major cities and municipalities, and you’ll get it in 30 working days if you live in island provinces and remote areas of Barangays.

How to get NBI Clearance?

You have to apply for the NBI clearance in the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in the Philippines. It is an essential document required to get a job and passport in the Philippines. Following are the steps to get NBI Clearance –

First, you have to visit https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/
And then make a registration with a new account.
Fill the form and sign up using your username and password.
Under the name, there will be two options – “Apply for clearance” and “Edit Information” and you have to choose “Apply for clearance” option.
Fill the form and select an NBI branch nearest to you.
Now you need to select the mode of payment and click “Proceed.”
You’ll get a summary of your payment and appointment.
Now a reference number will pop-up which you need to choose to pay the NBI Clearance fee of Php 130.00 + 25.00 (e-payment service fee) = Php 155.00.
On your appointment day, you have to carry 2 Valid IDs and Reference Number.

How to get Unified Multi-purpose ID?

The Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), which was launched in 2010 by the Philippines, is a single card for the relation between different government agencies. The card is used by the Social Security System (SSS), the Government Service Insurance System, the Philippine Life Insurance Company and the Pag-IBIG Fund (Home Development Mutual Fund). The card is also used as Voter’s ID. It is considered as the “Mother” of all ID and you can get is by following the steps below –

1. The first step is to visit the nearest Social Security System branch that provides the residents with UMID enrollment/ID capture facility.

2. Then you need to fill the UMID Card application form.

3. Make sure to carry one of the primary valid IDs like passport, driver’s license, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card, Seaman’s Book with you. If you do not have any of these, you can bring two of your secondary ID cards/documents.

4. Now visit the nearest ID capture booth for fingerprint scanning and electronic signature process.

5. After following all the procedures, you have to wait for your Unified Multi-Purpose ID to be delivered to your address.

How to get PRC ID (Professional Regulations Commission)?

This is only for people who have taken and completed credential tests such as certified public accountants, architects, engineers, attorneys, teacher, nurse, radiologic technician, occupational/physical therapist, real estate broker, physicians, dentists, etc. Following are the steps to get PRC ID –

Visit the official PRC Online Services site (https://online.prc.gov.ph/)
To Sign In, enter your working email address and password. Click the CAPTCHA checkbox and Sign in to your PRC online account.
Enter your personal information required. Click the Save Information button.
A list of photo requirements will appear on the screen. Now you need to click the proceed button and upload your pictures.
Now click on the Select Transaction button.
Select your profession.
Enter your Application Number (found on your Notice of Admissions).
Click the Proceed button.
Now select your preferred office as your appointment venue.
Appointment details will be displayed on the screen.
After that you have to pay the registration fee.
Visit the office on the appointment date with all the required documents and claim your ID.