Applicant must present an original with a photocopy of the following valid identification:
- Philippine Identification (PhilID)
- Electronic Philippine ID
- Digital National ID (*Applicants must submit a printed copy of the digital ID and will be required to generate the digital ID via the website: https://national-id.gov.ph/ or the eGovPH mobile application during processing for document verification.
The following IDs may also be used in lieu of the Philippine Identification (PhilID) / ePhilID:
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Card
- Unified Multi-Purpose Identification (UMID) Card
- Land Transportation Office (LTO) Driver’s License. Student Permit may be accepted if in card format.
- Bangsamoro Land Transportation Office (BLTO) - issued Driver's License (DL) Cards issued 2022 onwards
- Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) ID
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) E-Card
- Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Voter's ID or Voter's Certificate issued from COMELEC main office in Intramuros, Manila.
- Philippine National Police (PNP) Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence
- Senior Citizen ID
- Airman License (issued August 2016 onwards)
- Philippine Postal ID
- Seafarer's Record Book (SRB) or Seafarers Identity Document (SID) (*must be issued Feb 2020 onwards) issued by the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
- Valid or Latest Passport (For Renewal of Passport)
- School ID (if applicable)
- For minor applicants (if school ID is not applicable) Certificate of Enrolment with photo of minor and dry seal of school
- For adult applicants School ID and Certificate of Registration
- For applicants based overseas, they may use their host government issued IDs showing their Philippine citizenship. (Example: Residence Card)
- All IDs presented should be readable, untampered and contain consistent information with the documents presented upon application.
Important Reminder: The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary.
