The requirements and procedure on how to get an SSS ID card in the Philippines are listed in this page. SSS ID is one of the most acceptable IDs or government IDs required when transacting anywhere in the Philippines. SSS ID card is an accepted valid ID whenever you go so it is important to have one. It’s free to get one by the way and all you have to do is go to the SSS branch near you and follow the steps below.
SSS has also joined the feature of UMID ID which is a single ID which comprises SSS, GSIS, Pagibig and Philhealth account in one ID. You can use this card in transacting to the mentioned government agencies nationwide. In this page however, I’m gonna discuss the regular SSS ID card issued to all SSS members.
Before you can get your ID, make sure you are already a member of the Social Security System otherwise you cannot proceed. If you are not a member yet, register now for your SSS number and start your contributions.
Advantages of having an SSS ID
- You already have one valid ID you can use for life as this has no expiration date like that of a Voter’s ID
- You can view your contributions anytime to any SSS kiosk just by swiping this ID
- This serves as your main reference and identification when transacting at SSS or any government agency or office
- You can use this ID when applying for other IDs in the Philippines – like passport, driver’s license, Philhealth, Pagibig, TIN, visa, licenses, seaman’s book, and many more
SSS ID Card Requirements
- Fully accomplished application form (E-6)
Any of the following valid IDs:
- Driver’s License
- Passport
- PRC License
- Seaman’s Book
If you don’t have the primary IDs mentioned, you may submit 2 of the following documents:
- UMID Card
Fill up the SSS E-6 Form for your SSS ID Application. This form is free to download online
- GSIS eCard
- Voter’s ID
- Senior’s Citizen ID
- NBI Clearance
- Postal ID
- School ID
- Company ID
- TIN Card
- TOR
- OWWA
- Pagibig Data Form
- Marriage contract
- Birth certificate
- Baptismal certificate
- Barangay Clearance
- Philhealth ID card
- Driver’s License or Student permit issued by LTO
- Life Insurance Policy
- Passbook
- ATM card bearing your name
- Alien certificate of registration
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate from the office of the Muslim Affairs
Steps in Getting the SSS ID
- Submit the application form at the SSS branch near you for your assessment and verification together with your valid ID or supporting documents (if you don’t have any ID)
- Have your fingerprints and signature taken.
- Then your acknowledgement slip will be given to you by the employee when you’re finished.
- You’re done. Just wait for your SSS Id card delivered to you at your home address.
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ano po ang gagamitin na form para magfile ng sss id.. e1 form po ba? and pano naman mag-add ng employee under an employer? ok lang ba thru website na lang din? thanks for a brief reply..
E1 Form is for the application of SSS Number. If you already have SSS Number and you want to apply for SSS ID card or UMID Card, just fill out an application form for getting an SSS ID (the form is free and they will give you one if you go to the SSS). Make sure you are bringing the listed requirements discussed in the article above, too.
You can add an employee using the R3 Program when you pay. Just list the new employee with the corresponding status. If you are not familiar with this, read the page about SSS R3 Program and Generating File. We made a separate page for that topic. See it at the related articles here
ask lang po… about sa pag kuha ng sss id… kelangan po ba may naihulog na sa sss bago ka kumuha ng ID ?
kasi po nakakuha na po ako ng E-1 and may sss no. na ako… pero di pa ako nka pag work so wala pa akong hulog sa sss pwede na po kaya ako mag pa ID nun kht wala pa akong hulog?
thanks in advance…
When I applied for SSS ID (UMID) they checked my application form and the xerox copies of my IDs then they checked my account on their computer. There is no specific requirement that a member must have contributed to have an ID card but I think you must at least paid contributions in order to become active because why would they allow you to have ID if you are an inactive member right? It doesn’t make sense just saying. Anyway that is just my opinion but if I will go to the SSS, I will ask someone about that question
hi… gano po katagal bago madeliver ang id? thanks
I got mine delivered after a month
Hello po, ask ko lang if true yung sa pag aapply is may First 100 po na inaaccept lang for the day?
I don’t know if there is such thing as first 100. Maybe it depends upon the SSS branch. Some branches kasi have many applicants per day and they can’t accommodate too much so they practice that first-100 thing. Please ask the branch where you will apply.
Sis ok lng b khit walang work? Source ng funds is thru allowance.
you can get SSS ID card if you are already an SSS active member. It’s not an issue if you are employed or what because some members are Voluntary. What matter is you’re an active SSS member
I lost my umid. How am I gonna get a new one? Do I still need to go to QC branch, I’m living in Parañaque. Thanks……
i applied for the id last january but till now.. its not deliver to our house. my co workers got it just for one month of waiting. where can i possible get it? or do i need to wait again for long?
try to go to your nearest post office, i got mine in our post office. i waited 2 months having the umid card
I just want to ask lang poh if okay na kumuha id ng SSS kahit po 2 months ng hindi nakakapagbigay sa SSS.. kasi poh my company is Jollibee Food Corporation, eh 5 months lang poh ako dun, from Sept 2012- Feb. 2013. Eh ask ko lang poh if makakakuha poh ba ako ng SSS ID although hindi na poh ako nagtatrabaho sa Jollibee??
I THINK you need to be an active SSS member before you can get one. You can update your status by becoming a Voluntary Member if you’re not employed. Sayang naman contributions mo if you’ll stop. Besides being an active member will make you eligible for benefits.
kung mag bayad po ba ako ng sss for 1year mas madali ba makuha yung sss id?
2 questions
1) would you need an e1 form to get a sss id? or you would just need to know your sss number?
2) can you apply for an id even if you have not gotten a TIN?
thanks in advance.
You don’t need E1 form. What you need is to fill up SSS ID Application Form and valid IDs. On the application form, you need to provide your SSS Number. Yes, TIN is not really needed (as of now) when you apply for an ID card
hello, ask ko lang, kahit saang branch ba pwede magapply for sss id?
Tanong ko lang po pwdi po bang kumuha ng UMID ID.may SSS # na po ako pero wala po akung Philhelth at Pag-ibig.Thnks..
Yeah I got mine even though I don’t have Pagibig yet. I think if you’re an active SSS member, you can get one
Ask ko lang po ano form para sa replacement ng ID. Thanks
Can i apply my id to the nearest branch of sss or just at the main branch of sss only
I applied mine at the branch near us.