UMID stands for Unified Multi-Purpose ID. The Philippine government is adopting this ID in order to harmonize and streamline the identification systems to all government agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs). The first to implement the UMID card is the GSIS. This ID will soon be the only ID card that you need to transact with SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG. Want to know how to apply for UMID (Unified Multi-Purpose ID) Card? Follow the steps below.
Step 1
Bring the needed requirements:
Bring any of the primary valid ID’s:
Passport
PRC Card
Seaman’s book
Driver’s License
If you have no ID’s mentioned above, present at least two of any of the following supporting documents:
valid NBI clearance
school/company ID
Postal ID
Senior Citizen card
Major credit card
voter’s id
Savings account passbook
Alien certificate of registration
GSIS member’s card
Certification from the Office of Southern/Northern Cultural Communities/Office of Muslim Affairs
TIN card
You don’t need to bring personal id pictures because the participating agency will do the picture taking on the spot.
Step 2
Go to any of the following Philippine Government agencies in order to apply or enroll for a UMID card:
Social Security System (SSS)
PhilHealth
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
PAG-IBIG
You can apply a UMID card to any of these agencies.
The steps provided here is applying for a UMID card in SSS.
Get an SSS Form E-6 in the nearest SSS office and fill-out the form. For those who already have their SSS card, submit the SSS Form E-6 including your SSS card.
Step 3
If you already secure SSS Form E-6 and the supporting documents, fall in line for the data capture such as:
Photo shot by means of a video camera
Fingerprint by means of a fingerprint scanner
Signature by means of a signature pad
Applying for an UMID Card is free of charge. So, apply to the nearest agency now!
In case your UMID card is lost, damaged or broken, you will pay a corresponding fee (P300 as of year 2013) for requesting a new card.
Claiming Your UMID Card
You can claim or receive your UMID card within 5 to 7 days after enrollment.
Accessing The Data of Your UMID Card
Data of your UMID card can be accessed in four (4) ways:
Visual inspection of printed data of the UMID card
access to magnetic strip through ATM PIN
identification using fingerprint reader
access to contactless chip through smart card reader
15 Common Data To Be Taken During Enrollment
Full name of enrollee/applicant
Sex/Gender
Date of birth
Place of birth
Names of parents
Home address
Marital status
Height
Weight
Picture of yourself
Two index fingers
Two thumbmarks
Signature
Any prominent distinguishing features
Taxpayer ID Number (TIN)
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