Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) / PhilSys

Philippine National ID Registration

Register in person at a PhilSys registration center with original supporting documents. Prefer a primary document (for example PSA birth certificate plus a photo government ID, or a Philippine passport, UMID, or LTO license/permit). Biometrics and demographics are captured on site; you receive a transaction slip with a Transaction Reference Number (TRN). After successful registration you may use the physical National ID, ePhilID/paper format, and—via eGovPH—the Digital National ID; all formats are valid proof of identity and age per PhilSys.

What to bring and what happens when you register for the Philippine National ID (PhilSys)—including how the physical card, ePhilID/paper format, and Digital National ID relate.

Last verified October 7, 2026

Updated October 7, 2026

Document hierarchy, registration steps, TRN, age/biometric notes, and ID format equivalence come from philsys.gov.ph supporting-documents, registration-process, FAQ (updated 13 February 2026), and the ePhilID public advisory.

Quick Summary

Agency
Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) / PhilSys
How to apply
Walk-in
Published processing time
Demographic and biometric capture happen during the registration visit. Physical card delivery and ePhilID availability are tracked with your TRN—PhilSys does not publish a single guaranteed delivery day on the registration-process page, so do not rely on unofficial timelines.
PhilSys registration notes
See fees

What You’ll Need

Use this as a preparation checklist. Items marked “If it applies” are situational.

  • Primary supporting document (preferred)

    Official source

    Bring the original of any one: (1) PSA Certificate of Live Birth plus one government-issued ID with full name, front-facing photo, and signature/thumb mark; (2) Philippine passport/ePassport (DFA); (3) GSIS/SSS UMID; or (4) LTO student’s permit or non-professional/professional driver’s license. If PSA birth and the other ID conflict, PSA birth entries prevail.

    Originals for presentation

  • Secondary supporting document (if no primary)

    If it appliesOfficial source

    If you cannot present a primary set, PhilSys lists secondary options such as PSA/NSO birth with BreN, LCRO birth certificate, PRC ID, PhilHealth ID, Postal ID, TIN ID, NBI clearance, and many others on the supporting-documents page. Some secondary IDs also need photo, signature/thumbmark, full name, permanent address, and date of birth.

  • Personal appearance for demographics and biometrics

    Official source

    Registration captures demographic data plus biometrics (fingerprint, iris, front-facing image) for eligible ages. Children 1–4: demographics and front-facing photo only, linked to parent/guardian; full biometrics from age 5, with recapture at 15 per PhilSys FAQ.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Go to a registration center with documents

    Official source

    Choose a PSA, mall, LGU, or mobile registration site. Present supporting documents to the Registration Kit Operator (RKO).

  2. 2

    Complete demographic validation and biometric capture

    Official source

    Have your data validated and biometrics captured, then review and confirm before finalizing.

  3. 3

    Keep your Transaction Reference Number (TRN)

    Official source

    You receive a transaction slip with a TRN. Use it to track National ID delivery and ePhilID / paper-format availability.

  4. 4

    Use the National ID format that becomes available

    Official source

    Formats include the physical card, ePhilID/National ID in paper format, and Digital National ID in eGovPH. PhilSys states all formats are valid proof of identity and age. Printed ePhilID can be authenticated via PhilSys Check QR scan.

Fees

Registration-process pages do not publish a registration fee. Confirm any local charges only at official centers.

PhilSys registration
Confirm at the registration center if any optional printing or logistics charges apply locally. Do not pay unofficial “fixers.”
Confirm at office
No fee published on registration-process page

Important Notes

  • Do not assume card delivery timing

    Official source

    Keep your TRN and check official PhilSys tracking/channels. Unofficial blogs that promise fixed delivery days are not used as facts here.

  • Card, ePhilID, and Digital National ID

    Official source

    After registration, ePhilID (paper) and Digital National ID (eGovPH) are official formats alongside the physical card. Claiming ePhilID may require an appointment and your transaction slip when the format is available.

  • Age 1 and above

    Official source

    PhilSys FAQ states registration is open to Filipinos ages 1 and above, with age-specific biometric rules for young children.

Where / How To Apply

Any PhilSys registration center: fixed centers at PSA Regional/Provincial Offices, mall-based centers, LGU-based centers, plus mobile “National ID on Wheels/Boat” outreach. Bring original supporting documents. Find centers via philsys.gov.ph registration-process links.

Supporting documents

Official Sources

Verify the checklist against the agency before you travel or pay.