Do you already have a UMID? Well, here's how to comprehensive guide for a Unified Multi-Purpose ID application.

What is UMID?

The Unified Multi-Purpose ID is a Philippine identity card which was introduced in 2010. The card was developed as a single card for the relations between several government-related agencies.

This UMID card will serve as a single ID of all SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth and PAG-IBIG members.

The government employees can apply in the GSIS Enrollment Center, while private employees and OFWs can apply by going to the nearest SSS branch near them.

Why UMID card is essential?

It is considered as a valid ID as Primary ID and an acceptable ID.

To transact easily in government offices and agencies –SSS, GSIS, Pagibig and Philhealth.
One tap on it at the GSIS Gwaps/Kiosk, you can apply for a loan, cash advance or view your account, you can use it on your SSS transactions, Pagibig and Philhealth too.
Another benefit to the card is that you can view your SSS data at any SSS kiosk, including your employee static data, loan status and balance, premiums and history.

To know the steps in getting UMID card, let me give you an instruction on how the process go. It’s easier to follow, so you can grab your own UMID card.

STEPS HOW TO GET UMID CARD

Step 1: Accomplish first and fill up the application form.

UMID Application Form for SSS members
UMID Application Form for GSIS members with eCard Plus
UMID Application Form for GSIS members (New Enrollee)

Step 2: Bring at least one (1) of the following primary IDs.

Driver’s License
Passport
Professional Regulation Commission Card (PRC Card)
Seaman’s Book or Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book

In absence of any of the above IDs, kindly present at least two (2) of any of the documents listed:

Company ID
School ID
Postal ID
PhilHealth ID Card
GSIS Card
GSIS Certificate of Membership
Tax Identification Card
Voter’s Identification Card
NSO Birth Certificate
Marriage Contract
NBI Clearance
Police Clearance
Senior Citizen Card
Pag-IBIG Member’s Data Form
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Card
ID Card issued by Local Government Units (e.g. Barangay, Municipality, or City)
ID Card issued by Professional Associations
Baptismal Certificate
Alien Certificate of Registration
Transcript of School Records
Permit to Carry Firearms issued by the Firearms & Explosive Unit of PNP
Temporary License issued by Land Transportation Office (LTO)
Permanent Residency ID
Certificate from:
Office of the Southern/Northern Cultural Communities
Office of Muslim Affairs
Certificate of Licensure/Qualification Documents/Seafarer’s ID & Record Book from Maritime Industry Authority
Certificate of Naturalization from the Bureau of Immigration
Bank Account Passbook

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Step 3: Visit any of the following Philippine government agencies

Social Security System (SSS) – See all SSS Offices within Metro Manila
PhilHealth
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
Pag-Ibig – See all Pag-Ibig Offices within Metro Manila

Submit the requirements needed, the application forms and photocopies of IDs. Just wait until your papers get verified.

After your verification, you can now proceed to the photo booth for the picture of your ID, then have your signature and fingerprint. Then, wait your UMID ID for approximately 30 days via mail.

Step 4: You need to activate the card or else it will be useless. Your card will be activated 72 hours from the time you validate your fingerprints at the GSIS Gw@ps Kiosk. You can always ask staff there on how to activate unless you see yourself wondering how that is.

For further questions about UMID card. You can visit and ask in your nearest SSS or GSIS office.

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