PHLPost simplifies postal ID application

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issued a circular reiterating the official requirements for Postal ID applications.

Acting Postmaster General and CEO Maximo C. Sta. Maria III underscored that the directive aims to ensure uniform implementation across all post offices nationwide and prevent inconvenience as well as confusion to clients.

In accordance with PHLPost Circular No. 25-48 dated 20 March 2025, all new Postal ID applicants are required to personally appear and submit one duly accomplished application form, written in bold letters using black or blue ink.

They must also present one valid proof of identity, which may be a PSA-issued Birth Certificate, National ID, UMID card, Driver’s License, Passport, PRC ID, Voter’s ID, or any other government-issued identification card bearing the applicant’s photo and signature.

In addition, applicants are required to provide proof of address, such as a Barangay Certificate of Residency, utility bill, lease contract, land title, school billing statement, or other recognized proof of residence.

Additional supporting documents will be required only in special cases. These include a Marriage Certificate for married women using their spouse’s surname, a Death Certificate or Annulment Decree for widowed or annulled applicants, a Divorce Decree for divorced individuals, and a Naturalization Certificate for naturalized Filipinos.

“PHLPost would like to remind the public that these requirements are standardized and that no additional documents should be imposed outside of those enumerated in the official guidelines,” Sta. Maria emphasized.

He further noted that the Postal ID remains one of the most widely accepted government-issued identification cards in the country, recognized by both public and private institutions, and continues to play a vital role in secure identification for financial transactions, government services, and other official purposes.

PHLPost calls on Area Directors, Postmasters, Marketing Specialists, and Postal ID Screeners to strictly comply with these reiterated requirements to protect applicants’ convenience and ensure a uniform, efficient process nationwide.

For more information, the public is advised to visit the nearest post office or check the official PHLPost website and social media channels.