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Philippines - Apply For Social Security System (SSS) Membership

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ProcedureEdit

Apply Online:

  1. To Apply for Social Security System (SSS) Membership, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
  2. Click "Apply for an SS Number Online" button and click on "No SS number yet? Get it here!"
  3. On the next page, a step-by-step guide will be shown along with some reminders. After reading it, if you think you are ready to process your application click the “Start” button which will take you to the Registrant Record Verification Form. Fill out the form.
  4. After you have completed the form, tick the certification button and then submit your application by clicking the “Submit” button.
  5. A confirmation link will be sent to the e-mail address that you have provided on your application.
  6. Open the email sent to you by SSS and click the link to continue with your online SSS number application.
  7. The link will redirect you back to SSS’s website where you will be asked to complete the basic information and contact form.
  8. After completing the basic and contact information form, indicate the reason why you need a SSS number by ticking the appropriate button (under Purpose for Registration). Once you are done with the form, click the “Next” button.
  9. On the next page, provide information about your social status and details about your birth. When you are done with the form, click the “Next” button.
  10. Next, you will need to provide information about your benificiary(ies). Click the “Next” button when you are done.
  11. After completing all of the online forms, you will be taken to the summary page which contains all the information that you have provided in your application. Review the form and make sure that all the entries are correct.
  12. For the last step, click the “Generate SSS Number” button to receive your SSS number.
  13. The system will generate and show you your SSS number. Print your e-personal record (you will need to submit this later on) and your SSS number slip.
  14. Also, you will receive an email confirmation which contains your SSS number and instructions on how you can complete your SSS number application.
  15. To complete your registration, you will need to go to any SSS branch and submit your printed e-personal record together with all the required documents.
    Note: the SSS membership status will be set to "Temporary" until the necessary supporting documents are submitted to the nearest SSS Branch. Once accomplished, the membership status will be made "Permanent."
  16. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.


Apply In-Person:

  1. To Apply for Social Security System (SSS) Membership, the applicant has to approach the Philippines Social Security System offices link.
    Note: The applicant has to select the region and branch from the drop-down menu to find nearby offices.
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.Or the applicant can download the application form from the following link
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
  7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
  10. Then the application will be processed further. This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Completed Application form link


Original/certified true copy and photocopy of any of the primary or any two (2) of the secondary documents, one of which with photo and date of birth, acceptable in securing SS number.
Primary Documents (only ONE is required):

  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card
  • Seaman's Book


Secondary Documents (in the absence of primary documents, submit TWO of the following):

  • Alien Certificate of Registration
  • ATM card with the cardholder's name
  • ATM card and certification from the issuing bank that the account number belongs to the cardholder, if the card does not bear the cardholder's name
  • Bank Account Passbook
  • Birth/Baptismal Certificate of children
  • Certificate from:
    • Office of the Southern/Northern Cultural Communities
    • Office of Muslim Affairs
    • Certificate of Licensure/Qualification Document/Seafarer's ID & Record Book from the Maritime Industry Authority
    • Certificate of Naturalization issued by the Bureau of Immigration
  • Company ID
  • Company Representative Authorization Card issued by SSS
  • Credit Card
  • Fisherman's Card issued by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
  • GSIS Card/Certificate of Membership
  • Health or Medical Card
  • ID card issued by Local Government Units (e.g. Barangay/Municipality/City)
  • ID card issued by professional organizations recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Marriage contract
  • Membership card issued by private companies
  • NBI Clearance
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) card
  • Pag-Ibig Member's Data Form
  • Permit to carry firearms issued by the Firearms & Explosives Unit of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
  • PHIC Member's Data Record
  • Police Clearance
  • Postal ID card
  • School ID
  • Seafarer's Registration Certificate issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)
  • Senior Citizen Card
  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) Card
  • Temporary license and Student Permit issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO)
  • Transcript of School Records
  • Voter's Identification Card/Affidavit



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

PHILIPPINES SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
SSS Building East Avenue,
Diliman Quezon City, Philippines
SSS Hotline: 1455
Toll-Free No.: 1-800-10-2255777
SSS Email: [email protected]
SSS Branches link

Note: The applicant has to select the region and branch from the drop-down menu to find nearby offices.


EligibilityEdit

  • All individuals employed by the private sector and Self-employed individuals who intends to obtain Social Security System (SSS) Membership is eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

  • The validity of Social Security System (SSS) Membership is forever.



Documents to UseEdit

  • Application form link



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 15- 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • If the applicant applying for an SSS number as a surviving spouse or guardian aged 60 and up for the Annual Confirmation of Pensioners program, they can submit any of the secondary documents along with a recent photo and age.
  • If the applicant is married, they must also submit their marriage contract when registering.
  • If the applicant is reporting legitimate children, please provide their birth or baptismal certificates. The birth certificate must include the annotation "legitimate."
  • If the applicant is reporting legally adopted children, please include the adoption decree. Lastly, provide the additional requirements below if they are reporting an illegitimate child.
  • Birth Certificate
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • School Record
  • Insurance Policy
  • Statement before a court
  • For SSS authentication, all documents must be presented in their original or certified copies.



Required InformationEdit

  • Complete name of applicant
  • Date of birth
  • Email address
  • Sex
  • Mother's maiden name
  • Mobile number
  • Telephone number
  • Home address
  • Purpose of registration
  • Marital status
  • Nationality
  • Religion
  • Place of birth
  • Beneficiary(ies):
  • Complete name
  • Date of birth
  • Relationship
  • Additional information for self-employed applicants (Profession, monthly earnings etc.)



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The Social Security System (SSS) is in charge of providing social security benefits to private-sector employees. In the event of a worker's death, disability, sickness, maternity, or old age, social security provides a replacement income.



Information which might helpEdit

  • Online Guidelines link
  • For More Information link


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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