MANILA – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has issued a new circular reminding the public and its personnel of the official requirements for Postal ID applications to ensure uniformity in processing and prevent confusion among clients.
In a news release on Tuesday, Acting Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Maximo Sta. Maria III stressed that the directive, outlined under PHLPost Circular 25-48 dated March 20, 2025, seeks to streamline procedures across all post offices nationwide.
Under the guidelines, all new Postal ID applicants must personally appear and submit one duly accomplished application form, written in bold letters using black or blue ink.
Applicants are also required to present one valid proof of identity, such as a Philippine Statistics Authority-issued birth certificate, national ID, UMID, driver’s license, passport, Professional Regulation Commission ID, voter’s ID, or any other government-issued ID bearing a photo and signature.
In addition, proof of address must be presented. Acceptable documents include a barangay certificate of residency, utility bill, lease contract, land title, school billing statement, or other recognized proof of residence.
Additional supporting documents would only be necessary in specific cases: 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 said.
He added the Postal ID remains one of the country’s most widely accepted government-issued identification cards, recognized by both public and private institutions, and is frequently used for financial transactions, government services, and other official purposes.
PHLPost called on area directors, postmasters, marketing specialists, and postal ID screeners to strictly follow the reiterated requirements to safeguard applicants’ convenience and ensure an efficient, uniform process nationwide.
For more information, applicants are advised to visit the nearest post office or check the official PHLPost website and social media channels. (PNA)