Philippines - Apply For Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) Card

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply For a Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) Card, the applicant has to approach the Social Security System link

   NOTE: Select the region, and branch and click the “Search” button.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or download it 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 fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
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. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The applicant will get the card and other details from the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Social Security Card
• Alien Certificate of Registration
• Form link
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Social Security System
SSS Trunkline No. (632) 8920-6401
SSS Call Center: (632) 8920-6446 to 55
IVRS: (632) 7917-7777
Toll-Free No.: 1-800-10-2255777
SSS Email: [email protected]
Contact link

NOTE: Select the region, and branch and click the “Search” button.

Eligibility

The applicant must be an

• No existing SSS ID or UMID card
• Paid at least one-month SSS contribution
• Valid date of coverage (the date you started as an active member per SSS records)

Fees

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

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Form link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

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

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

• Complete name of applicant
• Maiden name (for married female applicants)
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Sex
• Father's name
• Mother's maiden name
• Home address (including zip code)
• Country code
• Marital status
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) (if any)
• Height
• Weight
• Distinguishing Feature(s)
• SS Number
• Type of card application (tick the 'INITIAL ENROLLMENT' Box)
• Telephone number
• Mobile/cellphone number
• E-mail Address
• Bank details

Need for the Document

• UMID means Unified Multi-Purpose Identification and is often called the UMID card. The UMID is a four-in-one ID card that Filipinos can use to transact with government agencies such as the Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund.

Information which might help

• For more information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The UMID card is used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• Separate identification numbers are given to non-citizens. In the Philippines Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) is used for the social security system, government insurance system, as voter's ID, etc