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How to get SSS ID – Requirements and Procedure


The Social Security System is a government agency which is an insurance-like system which allows people to loan, and it kind of saves money because every pay we get has an SSS implication taxed from it. One of the first few steps in being a part of the SSS here in the Philippines obviously, is getting an ID.


The SSS ID is not only used for the offices alone; it is considered as a primary identity document and you can use it to apply for a passport, apply for bank accounts, for employment, applying for businesses, and many more things. It is a government issued ID with your picture and signature and therefore, can be used in many cases. In this article, you are going to learn how to get an SSS ID.

SSS ID also has a feature of Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), it is a unified account of SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG members. So if you apply for SSS ID today they will issue a UMID ID.

how to get SSS ID

In order to apply for SSS ID, you must be an SSS member, if you still not a member you can refer to our previous post how to get SSS number and start your contribution. And by the way, getting an SSS ID is free.

What are the advantages of having an SSS ID?

  • You will be able to track your contribution by swiping this card to any SSS kiosk at any time of the day (as long as they’re open, of course)
  • The SSS ID can be used to apply for a different ID like driver’s license, passport, Pagibig, TIN, and many more.
  • It has no expiration; once you have it, that’s it. Unlike other IDs, the SSS ID does not expire.

SSS ID Requirements

  • Duly accomplished application form of SSS (E-6)

20 thoughts on “How to get SSS ID – Requirements and Procedure”


  1. How po? 2016 ngapply ako for sss I d Sabi sakin Wala na dw doon. Pnagawa pa ako affidavit .. paano po mgapply dito ako use

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      • Magandang araw po po, paano po mag file ng umid ID replacement po, naiwala kasi ng bantay ko ung ID ko during my open heart surgery last November 30, Kaya gusto ko kumuha ulit ng replacement.. Paano po ang step by step at mga requirements na dapat ihanda po.. Maraming salamat.

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  2. Ano po ang requirements pag mag changed ng i.d kc ung I.d ko dati single ngayon married na dadalhin kung apilyedo.

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  3. Paano po kung dati na pong member pero nakalimutan na po ang SSS # at nais magpatuloy ng contribution as Voluntary? Salamat po sa sagot.

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  4. Paano ako maka koha ng sss I’d na wala akong birth certificate at baptismal hindi ako naka pag aral pero 8 taon na akong nag hulog ng sss contribution?

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  5. Paano po makakuha Ng sss id? Sa online kac nong Pumunta Ako sa branch temporary suspended daw Ang sa id issuance

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