Zamboanga City - Apply for Postal ID

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Procedure

This procedure explains various ways to Apply for Postal ID in Zamboanga City.

1. Go to the nearest Philpost office in your city/municipality and ask for a copy of the Postal ID Application Form, you may also download one from the link provided under 'Required Documents' section.
2. Submit your application form, together with the requirements and payment, in ANY POST OFFICE.
3. After the postmaster screens your required documents, you will be directed to the nearest ID capture station where you will be digitally photographed and fingerprinted. There are almost 300 ID capture stations nationwide in designated post offices and selected malls.
4. When you complete the ID data capture process, a PHLPost mail carrier will deliver your Postal ID to your mailing address.

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Required Documents

Bring the original copy and photocopy of the following documents:

1. Completed Application for Postal ID Card (2 copies)
2. Proof of Identity - submit any one (1) of the following:
   • Birth Certificate Issued by PSA or Local Civil Registry
   • GSIS or SSS UMID Card
   • Valid Driver’s License
   • Valid Passport
   1. Additional requirements:
      • Married females must bring their marriage certificate to validate change of name from birth document.
   2. If you do not have a Birth Certificate, UMID Card, Driver’s License or Passport, you may also submit ANY TWO (2) of the following documents, at least one of which should bear your 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
3. 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
   • Utility Bill (cable, electric, internet, landline, telephone, water)

For foreign residents:

1. Completed Application for Postal ID Card (2 copies)
2. Proof of Identity
   1. Passport – must be valid for at least six (6) months prior to application
   2. Any one (1) of the following documents relative to the stay in the Philippines 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)

Office Locations & Contacts

Philippine Postal Corporation
0923 442 7017, 0922 749 8304, 0977 137 6916
854 0086, 854 5257

Zamboanga City Post Office Locations

Postal ID
Landlines:(02) 7427349 / (02) 2309875
Globe 09175215373
Smart 09988447629
Sun 09253212291

List of Postal ID Stations

Eligibility

Any Filipino, even students, can also apply for Postal ID, as long as they have the necessary documents with them.

Fees

Postal ID Card and Delivery Fee: Php 450.00
Plus 12% VAT: Php 54.00
Total Payment: Php 504.00

Validity

The Improved Postal ID is 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.

Notes:

1. 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.
2. Basic postal IDs 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.

Documents to Use

Postal ID Application Form

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Processing Time

• Within Metro Manila - approximately 10 to 15 working days from application
• Island provinces and remote barangays - approximately 4 to 5 weeks

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Application type - tick the "INITIAL" box
• Applicant's name
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Father's name
• Mother's maiden name
• Nationality
• Occupation
• Civil status
• GSIS No. (if you are a GSIS member)
• SSS No. (if you are a SSS member)
• TIN (if available)
• CRN No. (if available)
• PhilHealth No. (if member)
• HDMF No. (if member)
• Eyes (color)
• Hair (natural color)
• Complexion
• Telephone number
• Mobile number
• Distinguishing facial features
• Weight (in kilos)
• Height (in centimeters)
• Email address
• Preferred mailing address
• Work address
• Employment status
• Company type
• Company name

Need for the Document

Postal ID is an important national ID as it is often asked to present when you want to apply for passport, credit card, and other transactions. Although not all employers ask its employees to get a postal ID, it is still necessary as postal ID indicates that you are a bonafide citizen of the Philippines.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Philippine Postal ID

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