If an SSS member got married and blessed with a child or children and they want to update their SSS records to change their marital status and add their children as beneficiaries, they can easily do that by going to SSS office and filling up the SSS E-4 form or Members Data Amendment form available at SSS office.
The procedure is simple, fill up the SSS E-4 form and submit it including the requirements needed, for example, if you are changing your civil status from single to married just attach the photocopy of your Marriage Certificate.
You can also utilize the SSS official website to update your records but it is limited for now, only some updates can be done online like your contacts and address. For more detailed instructions follow the step-by-step tutorial below.
Go to the SSS website Download the Member Data Change Request Form (E-4) Complete the form with the correct information you wish to update (e.g., name, address, civil status, etc.). You’ll need to submit supporting documents, depending on the type of update you want to make. Below is a list of common changes and the corresponding documents required.
There are two ways to submit your documents:
A. Through the SSS Branch
Visit the nearest SSS branch and submit the filled-out E-4 form along with the original and photocopies of the supporting documents. The staff will verify your documents, and they may ask to keep photocopies while checking the originals. B. Through the SSS Online Portal (My.SSS)
As of now, some updates like contact details may be done online through My.SSS. Log in to your My.SSS account. Navigate to the MEMBER INFO tab and look for the Update Contact Info .
Fore member data change requests (Simple Correction), you will need to visit your nearest SSS branch to submit your E-4 Form. Before you proceed to the branch you will need to set an appointment, you can follow our instructions on how to schedule an SSS appointment online .
After submission, SSS will process your request and may take a few days to weeks, depending on the type of update. You can follow up on your request status through My.SSS or visit the branch where you submitted the documents.
By ensuring that your SSS member data is up to date, you avoid any issues with your benefits and contributions in the future.
Here is the list of documentary requirements if you want to update your SSS member’s data.
1. Change of membership type
To Self-Employed – No required documentsTo Non-Working Spouse – Marriage Contract/Marriage Certificate or a copy of Working Spouse’s Member Data Change Request form (SS Form E-4) duly received by the SSS where the name of the NWS is indicated as the spouse 2. Correction of name and/or Correction of date of birth
Birth Certificate or Passport. In the absence of the Birth Certificate and Passport, the following are the required ID cards and/or documents:
Certificate of Non-Availability of Birth Records from the City or Municipal Civil Registrar or Philippine Statistics Authority/National Statistics Office or National Archives, for the alleged correct name/date of birth; and Any TWO (2) of the following, both with the correct name and at least one (1) with date of birth:
Driver’s License Firearm License Card issued by Philippine National Police Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) ID Card Health or Medical Card Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) Transaction Card ID Card issued by Local Government Units (LGUs) (e.g., Barangay/Municipality/City) Overseas Worker Welfare Administration (OWWA) Card Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) ID Card Postal ID Card Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card Senior Citizen Card Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN) Card Voter’s Identification Card 3. Correction of sex – any of the following, whichever is applicable:
Birth Certificate Passport Member’s copy of Personal Record (SS Forms E-1, RS-1, OW-1, NW-1) duly received by the SSS where the correct sex is indicated Court Order granting petititon for correction of sex, if with erroneous entry of sex in Birth Certificate 4. Change of civil status – any of the following, whichever is applicable
From single to married – Marriage Contract/Marriage CertificateFrom married to legally separated – Decree of Legal SeparationFrom married to widowed Death Certificate of spouse, if due to death of previously reported spouse Court Order on the Declaration of Presumptive Death, if previously reported spouse is presumed dead For reversion from married to single If legally married to previously reported spouse
Certificate of Finality of Annulment/Nullity or annotated Marriage Contract/Marriage Certificate, if due to annulled or void marriage with previously reported spouse Decree of Divorce and Certificate of Naturalization (granted before divorce) or its equivalent, if due to divorce with previously reported spouse Certificate of Divorce (OCRG Form No. 102), if due to divorce of Muslim member with previously reported spouse If not legally married to previously reported spouse
Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from Philippine Statistics Authority/National Statistics Office; and Affidavit executed by the member attesting to the fact of the non-existence of marriage between him/her and the previously reported spouse 5. Updating of contact information – No required documents
6. Updating of bank information – any one (1) of the following (must be single savings or current account only):
Passbook For ATM, machine-validated deposit slip showing the name and bank account number of member Any document showing the member’s name and bank account number (e.g., print-out of online banking transaction, bank statement) Read: How to Enroll My Bank Account in My.SSS
7. Updating of member record status (from “Temporary” to “Permanent”)
Birth Certificate or in its absence, any of the following ID cards and/or documents:
Baptismal Certificate or its equivalent Driver’s License Passport Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Card Seaman’s Book (Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book) 8. Updating of dependent(s)/beneficiary(ies)
For reporting of new/additional dependent(s)/beneficiary(ies)
If spouse – Marriage Contract/Marriage Certificate or SS Form E-4 of the spouse duly received by the SSS where the name of the member requesting the change is reported as the spouse If child/ren – Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate or its equivalent or Decree of Adoption For deletion of previously reported dependent(s)/beneficiary(ies)
If Spouse – any of the following, whichever is applicable:
Decree of Legal Separation, if legally separated with previously reported spouse Death Certificate of spouse, if due to death of previously reported spouse Certificate of Finality of Annulment/Nullity or annotated Marriage Contract/Certificate, if due to annulled or void marriage with previously reported spouse Court Order on Declaration of Presumptive Death, if previously reported spouse is presumed dead Decree of Divorce and Certificate of Naturalization (granted before divorce) or its equivalent, if due to divorce with previously reported spouse Certificate of Divorce (OCRG Form No. 102), if due to divorce of Muslim member with previously reported spouse If Parent/s – Death Certificate, if previously reported parent/s is/are already dead If other beneficiary/ies – No required document/s More SSS Online Tutorials
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