List of Valid IDs in the Philippines (Primary, Secondary, Government-issued ID)

By JDC Wednesday, January 12, 2022

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It is always important to carry something with you that can prove your identity. People nowadays even steal identities of other people and that is just one thing to be scared of. Aside from this concern, identity documents (IDs) are often the number one requirement when trying to get something; a job, a passport, visa, another ID, and a lot more important things that matter.

Valid ID is required in various government services like getting a PSA Birth Certificate, NBI Clearance, Police Clearance, opening a bank account, taking a Civil Service Exam, applying for a job, and passport application, among others.

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A valid form of identification is essential for a variety of reasons. A government-issued ID is a valid proof of a person's identification. Moreover, the majority of institutions require both a primary and secondary valid ID.

It is recommended that you have at least two (2) valid IDs (primary) so you do not have to provide secondary IDs or documents. For example, when applying for or renewing a passport, you must have two (2) valid IDs. Additionally, prepare a photocopy, just in case needed.

List of Valid IDs in the Philippines (Primary)

• Philippine Passport from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
• Driver’s License (student, non-professional, and professional) from Land Transportation Office (LTO)
• PRC ID from Professional Regulatory Commission
• National ID (PhilID) from Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
• GSIS or SSS-issued Unified Multi-purpose Identification Card (UMID)
• PhilHealth ID (digitized PVC)
• Digitized Postal ID from Philippine Postal Corporation or PHLPost
• Voter’s ID or Voter's Certificate from Commission on Election (COMELEC)
• NBI Clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation
• Senior Citizen ID from Local Government Unit (LGU)
• OWWA ID from Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD) ID from Local Government Unit (LGU)
• IBP ID from Integrated Bar of the Philippines
• GOCC (Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporation) and Government Office ID from Government agencies (DepED ID, DENR ID, PNP ID, AFP ID, etc.)
• HDMF (Pag-IBIG) ID
• School ID (for students) from the current School or University
• Alien Certification of Registration or Immigrant Certificate of Registration

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List of Valid IDs in the Philippines (Secondary)

• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) ID (Laminated)
• Police Clearance
• Barangay Certification (Barangay Certificate of Residency)
• Barangay Clearance
• PhilHealth ID (Laminated)
• PSA Birth Certificate from Philippine Statistics Authority
• Marriage Contract from Philippine Statistics Authority
• Solo Parent ID from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
• Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
• Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) from Barangay Hall
• Seaman's Book from Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
• Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) or Immigrant Certification of
• Registration from the Bureau of Immigration
• POEA Card from Philippine Overseas Employment Association (POEA)
• Consular ID from Philippine Embassy
• PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa from Philippine Retirement Authority
• NCWDP Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
• Firearms License from PNP Firearms and Explosives Office
• PLRA ID from Philippine Leisure and Retirement Authority
• Company ID issued by Private Entities or Institutions registered with or supervised, or regulated either by the BSP, SEC, or ICBarangay Certification
• Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO)-issued Certificate of Live Birth
• Eligibility Card issued by the Civil Service Commission

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