Postal ID Application

Postal ID is the most widely accepted means of identification in postal transactions. I never had one so I’ve decided to get one yesterday. I believe that it’s the fastest ID you can get in the Philippines for as long as you have completed the following requirements:

• Cedula
• 2pcs 2x2 picture with white background
• 2 Valid IDs (any of the following)

a.      NSO Birth Certificate (if not married)

b.      Marriage Contract (if married)

c.       Driver’s License

d.      SSS ID

e.      Used or Unused Passport

f.        Senior Citizen ID

g.      New Voter’s ID

h.      PRC ID

So I first went to Manila City Hall to get a Cedula. Thank goodness the line was relatively short. I filled out a form with personal info’s like Name, Address, Birth date, and Birthplace and submitted it took me less than 5 mins. to get it and paid Php6 only.

I headed immediately to Manila Post Office and brought with me of course the Cedula that I just got, 2 copies of 2x2 picture with white background, NBI Clearance, NSO Birth Certificate, SSS ID, Passport. I’m kind of the “obsessive-compulsive” need to be prepared before going into anything. Haha. But yea.. At least you have 2 of the requirements. Oh! Make sure you have your documents photocopied. 

Here are the steps on getting a Postal ID:

1.    Proceed to window 261 and ask for a form. It’s FREE! Fill in the upper half portion with your personal data and 2x2 pic attached together with other requirements.
2.  After the thumb marks, you will be asked to pay the total amount of Php300. The breakdown of the cost is posted on the counter window.
3. Wait for your name to be called to have your information on the ID checked before laminating the card. 
4. Voila! cards were issued on the same day within an hour of application. 

Yay!! I finally got my very first Postal ID. :)

Postal ID card are valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issue.