Acquiring government IDs doesn’t mean that your young and easy-going days are over. If you’re going to take a look at the other good side, you’re already becoming a responsible citizen of society. These government IDs won’t only benefit yourself but also your loved ones.

An Identification (ID) card is generally used to verify that the person owning it is indeed who she claims to be. In short, the Identification Card is used as a proof of identity in various transactions locally and internationally. You can use it to match any additional information you give such as the address on an application form.

However, the ID must be issued by an agency that is legitimate, such as a state government or federal agency. Some examples include driver’s licenses, military identification, and passports. These cards are commonly used in identifying the issuing body and have a picture of the holder. It can also include the address, birth date, and signature of the holder.

Applying for a government ID nowadays is not that so complicated, though physical appearances are a must, online applications make our lives easier. But a lot of you may be wondering what are the government IDs that are easy to apply with fewer document requirements. In this article, I will show you the easiest government IDs to obtain that you can apply for.

Four (4) Government IDs that are very easy to apply for:

1. POSTAL ID

                                        Here’s an example of a Postal ID

The postal id is one of the easiest to obtain a government-issued IDs in the Philippines. And the good thing is that this is a valid id that can be accepted in various private and public sector transactions. And recently, it was transformed by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) from a simple paper document into an ID card with upgraded security features.

A postal ID is a card that is the most commonly accepted means of identification in any postal transactions anywhere in the world, according to the Universal Postal Union. Postal ID is a socially broad card making its application open to anyone.

Before, Postal IDs are issued by Philippine Postal Corporation to make sure that parcels and letters are delivered to the right people. This ID is presented to a mailman or postal carrier before he /she can give the items/parcels to you for verification. Currently, this ID card is not limited to postal transactions only, because you can now use it in various transactions in any government and private institutions such as opening a bank account, applying for other government-issued identification cards, and proof of identity when sending and receiving money, etcetera.

Anyone can apply for a Postal ID regardless of age, occupation, or citizenship. Non-citizens or foreigners can also apply for a postal ID if they have been living in the country for a minimum of six months.

2. PASSPORT

Here’s an example of a Philippine Passport

The Philippine Passport serves a lot of purposes. If you’re planning to travel outside the country, this would be your first requirement on the list. And aside from being a ticket to the world, your passport is also a valid ID that can be used in some important transactions across the country.

Passport validity has been extended to 10 years and the application process has been upgraded which is why it’s one of the best and easiest IDs to acquire.

3. SSS ID

Here’s an example of an SS ID

SSS is an insurance program mandated by the government for all income earners or workers in the Philippines. The SSS members are obliged to contribute monthly in exchange for the insurance benefits such as sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, death, and salary loan.

Acquiring an SSS number is your first step in getting your SSS ID along with the benefits offered by the SSS. This ID is probably the first requirement that you need to fulfill if it’s your first time applying for a job.

Your SSS ID determines how much benefit you can claim from the SSS. Having an SSS ID and meeting certain requirements entitle a member to the SSS benefits such as:

• Salary loan – Members can borrow money from the SSS to meet their short-term cash needs especially if there’s an emergency that requires money but doesn’t have savings.
• Sickness – Members can avail of a sickness benefit that pays a cash allowance for each day they’re confined in a hospital or at home due to an injury or illness.
• Unemployment Insurance – With the newly enacted Social Security Act of 2018, the SSS is required to provide a cash allowance to involuntarily separated or terminated employees for two months to help them get back on their feet while finding a new job.
• Maternity – This is a daily cash allowance given to female SSS members who can’t work due to childbirth or miscarriage.
• Disability – Members with a limited or total permanent disability may get cash benefit, which is given either as a lump sum or monthly pension.
• Retirement – Members who are 60 years old and can’t work anymore can receive a cash benefit as a lump sum or monthly pension.
• Death – It is a cash benefit given as a monthly compensation or a lump-sum amount to the beneficiaries of a deceased member.
• Funeral – This is a cash benefit given to whoever paid for the burial expenses of the deceased member.

This ID is very easy to obtain because you can now apply for an SSS membership online. Just visit their website and fill up the form.

4. NBI CLEARANCE

Here’s an example of an NBI CLEARANCE

NBI or the National Bureau of Investigation Clearance is a document that tells if a person has criminal cases or records filed in the courts in the entire Philippines. It is one of the most required documents in some important transactions like applying for a job, UMID ID, taking the Civil Service Examination, and many more.

NBI Clearance Online application is one of the innovations that will make it easier for us to get NBI clearance without having to queue for more or less three (3) hours at the NBI Field office. Thanks to technologies that have saved us from a lot of hassles in getting such important documents because we can now get our clearance with just a number of clicks on our mobile online devices.

If you are rushing to get a Valid ID, maybe you can consider these four (4) valid IDs that are easy to get in the Philippines. This would save your time and guarantee that you can use this in all important transactions that you may encounter.

The following government IDs mentioned above have no complicated steps in applying so it is perfect for those first-timers who aim to get a valid ID.