Your Complete Guide to PhilSys Registration in 2025
You cannot complete the entire National ID registration online. You must visit a registration center in person for biometric capture (photo, fingerprints, iris scan). Online pre-registration only saves time by filling out your information beforehand.
The Philippine National ID, also called PhilID or PhilSys ID, is a government-issued identification card for all Filipino citizens and resident aliens. It is part of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) created under Republic Act No. 11055.
This ID gives you a unique 12-digit PhilSys Number (PSN) that stays with you for life. It replaces the need to carry multiple IDs when dealing with banks, government offices, and private companies.
All ages, including newborns. Free and valid for life.
Foreigners living in the Philippines for 6+ months. Valid for 1 year.
Register at Philippine embassies or consulates worldwide.
You need one valid ID from the primary list. If you don't have any primary document, you can use secondary documents instead.
Always bring the original copy of your document. Photocopies are not accepted at registration centers.
Skip online pre-registration and go directly to any PhilSys registration center. Bring your valid ID and complete both steps on the same day.
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some mall locations operate on weekends.
You don't have to wait months for the physical card. After your biometrics appointment, you can access your Digital National ID right away.
Visit national-id.gov.ph, enter your details, complete facial verification, and download your ePhilID.
Download the app from Google Play or App Store, log in, and access your digital National ID.
Ask staff at the registration center for a printed ePhilID on the same day.
Use your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) to monitor your physical card's delivery status.
| Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| In Process | Your ID is being printed |
| In Transit | ID is on the way to your area |
| Out for Delivery | Delivery attempt will be made soon |
| Delivered | ID has been received |
| Not Found | ID not yet turned over to PHLPost |
If your card is delayed, use the digital ID or visit a registration center to claim your ePhilID.
Open bank accounts, apply for loans, and access financial services faster.
Process SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, NBI, and passport applications quickly.
Required by many employers, especially for remote work and international clients.
First issuance is free. Filipino citizens never need to renew.
Replace multiple IDs with one universally accepted card.
Protected by biometrics and encryption under the Data Privacy Act.
For Filipino citizens, it is valid for life. For resident aliens, it is valid for one year and must be renewed.
Yes. Children as young as 1 year old can register. Biometrics are updated at ages 5 and 15.
No, it is not mandatory. However, it is highly recommended and by law, establishments that refuse it as valid ID can face penalties of up to ₱500,000.
Visit the PhilSys registration center where you registered with a valid ID. The staff can retrieve your TRN from their system.
No. Screenshots are not valid. Always show the original file from the eGovPH app or the official website.
The first issuance is completely free. You only pay if you need a replacement due to loss, damage, or personal error.
Visit any PhilSys registration center to request a correction. If the error is the government's fault, correction and reissuance are free.