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  • Rush Postal ID Renewal Requirements, Price, Procedures 2021

    Rush Postal ID Renewal Requirements, Price, Procedures 2021

    We went to the Manila Central Post Office on February 1, 2021 to renew our postal ID. I’ll update this post to write about our experiences, including postal ID renewal requirements, price, and procedures. Please note however, that the info I’ll write will mostly be about Postal ID renewal in 2021, since that’s what we did.

    Our experience in renewing our Postal ID at Manila Central Post Office

    In summary, it was a tiring task to renew our postal ID at the Manila Central Post Office. The line was very long, not to mention the discomfort of wearing mask and face shield at all times amidst the pandemic. Our expectation was that there would only be few people in line just like when we applied 3 years ago, and since people should be less willing to be outside their homes due to the pandemic. We were so tired and hungry after waiting in line for about 4 hours. You guys, if you don’t need your Postal ID ASAP, maybe choose a post office or capture station that DOESN’T offer processing! 🥵

    We got our original Postal ID from SM North EDSA in 2018 January. Its expiration is after 3 years, so we had to renew this year 2021. We chose to renew ours at Manila Central Post Office. Rush Postal ID renewal and application is accepted there. Upon arrival, at first we were like “whoa, ang ganda pala dito!” but a few seconds later, we were like “Ohshi* ang daming tao!!!” in shock by the number of people in line ahead of us. Maybe you guys should plan to go early. Hehe. We arrived there around 11AM. Later on we found out that it’s because that post office was one of the few places that offer rush processing.

    After having our application forms, old Postal ID and its photocopy inspected near the entrance, the guards led us to a seated queue. We waited so long (about 2 hours?) until it was our turn to proceed to the next area for processing.

    We fell in line in the next area where the staff assessed our requirements again before asking for our payment. An irritating hiccup happened there. The staff said she can’t issue receipt for regular processing, as she was only processing rush applications/renewals. So we had to fall in line all over again! It was really a hassle, because the guards didn’t even lead us to the line where the cashier can process non-rushed ones, when it’s clear in our application forms that we were going to go for regular processing.

    After trying to calm ourselves down and having over our payment, we proceeded to the data capture section to get our photos and fingerprints taken. It’s during pandemic so it was a bit scary to take off our masks during photo shoot, and to press our fingers on the fingerprint capturing device where hundreds/thousands of people pressed theirs… but it had to be done. If you’ll also go for it during pandemic, just be extra careful okay? Take off your mask only when necessary, put it back right after your photo gets taken. Sanitize your hand right after your fingerprints are captured. My face was so shiny in my photo; it gets very oily when stressed out. My face is round and quite pale too, so it really resembled the moon back then.

    What are the requirements to get Postal ID

    When we applied for a Postal ID in year 2018, the following were the requirements that we presented:

    1. 2 accomplished postal ID application forms
    2. Birth certificate, 2 valid IDs, or passport
    3. Barangay clearance, proof of billing, NBI clearance, or police clearance
    4. Marriage contract if you are a married woman
    5. Photocopy of all documents except the postal ID application forms

    When we renewed this year 2021, we only brought

    1. 2 copies of filled out application form
    2. Old Postal ID
    3. Photocopy of old Postal ID

    Postal ID Procedures for Renewal

    I don’t know about the procedures in other post offices, but following were the procedures we followed when we renewed our Postal ID in Manila:

    1. Bring your requirements to the post office or capture station of your choice
    2. Present requirements for initial assessment
    3. Payment
    4. Digital photo and fingerprint capture
    5. Delivery/Pickup (30 days to deliver for regular. Does anyone know how long it takes for the rush-processed? Please comment.)

    Postal ID Renewal Price

    504 for regular processing

    650 for rush processing of Postal ID.

    Concerns regarding postal id application and renewal:

    postal id renewal online

    Currently, postal ID renewal is not available online.

    paano mag renew ng postal id?

    To renew your postal ID, you simply need to bring 2 accomplished copies of the postal ID application form and your old Postal ID to the capturing station or post office. The staff/guards will guide you on where you should proceed for every step. Try to come early because it can be crowded.

    postal id capture stations

    To see the list of capture stations for getting a Postal ID, check this page of the official Postal ID PH website: where to apply for the improved Postal ID?

    Postal ID verification

    You may be looking for the Postal ID Verification app for Android devices.

    Postal ID follow up

    If your residence in Makati you may follow up your postal ID application/renewal with Makati Central Post Office, and if your residence is in Manila, you may follow up with Manila Central Post Office. For residences of other cities, try contacting your main post office to follow up.

    Postal ID form example

    Here’s an example photo of the Postal ID application form

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    Postal ID sample

    This is a sample of what a Postal ID looks like:

  • Get your Postal ID: SM North EDSA (2018 January)

    Get your Postal ID: SM North EDSA (2018 January)

    If you prefer to apply for a postal ID at one of the PHILPOST branches in malls, then I think you’ll get valuable information from this page. We chose to get our postal ID from SM North EDSA; it wasn’t an easy process for us because of things we didn’t know beforehand. And now, I’d like to provide you guys information that will help you avoid the inconvenience that we had gone through. 🙂 We think the PHILPOST website may not be updated with the list of requirements for application.

    You may also read about Rush Postal ID Renewal Requirements, Price, Procedures 2021.

    Postal ID: SM North EDSA Requirements

    Following is the list of documents you need to bring to the SM North EDSA capturing station, applicable to both application and renewal of postal ID:

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    Photo of Postal ID requirements at SM North EDSA
    1. 2 accomplished postal ID application forms
    2. Birth certificate, 2 valid IDs, or passport
    3. Barangay clearance, proof of billing, NBI clearance, or police clearance
    4. Marriage contract if you are a married woman
    5. Photocopy of all documents except the postal ID application forms

    Cost of Postal ID at SM North EDSA

    At PHLPOST in SM North EDSA we were charged P504.00 for each postal ID, which is the same cost listed in the PHLPOST website FAQ.

    During application for Postal ID at SM North EDSA

    Once your documents are verified as valid and complete, the PHLPOST staff will take your photo, digital signature, and digital fingerprints. Such a waste that they have digital signature and fingerprint scanners but don’t have photocopy machines. It must be the lack of space in their spot.

    Delivery of your postal ID

    At SM North EDSA PHLPOST, there’s no rush processing and you need to wait 10-15 working days. On the postal ID application form you should be able to choose whether you’d like it to be delivered to your home address or work address.

    Update: One of us received her postal ID early. We applied together for postal ID at SM North EDSA on January 27. Expected delivery date was within February 8 to 14 but she received it on February 6, 2 days earlier than expected.

    …

    Applying for postal ID at SM North EDSA was very inconvenient for us because the requirements listed in their website did not match the ones that PHLPOST SM North EDSA was asking from us. Read on to find out what happened.

    Inconvenience #1 at PHLPOST SM North EDSA:

    Inconsistent list of requirements versus what’s listed on their website

    In the Philippine Postal ID website it is said that you only need 1 ID if you are presenting your birth certificate, UMID card, driver’s license, or passport… but it’s NOT TRUE. Fake news po yaan, at least at the PHLPOST SM North EDSA branch. I presented my SSS UMID to the PHLPOST staff but she said they need a total of 2 valid IDs if the ID I’m presenting is not my birth certificate or passport. We told the staff that their website says we need no other valid ID if presenting a UMID. She insisted that they are only following the memorandum passed on to them, which states that applicants are required to present 2 valid IDs if not able to present bring birth certificate or passport.

    Inconvenience #2 at PHLPOST SM North EDSA:

    Website doesn’t say you need to photocopy your documents; PHLPOST SM North EDSA will require you to photocopy somewhere out there because they don’t have photocopy machine

    We tired ourselves out walking from building to building at SM North EDSA to look for photocopy service. National Bookstore’s was closed at that time. If you need to photocopy something in that mall, go straight to either Western Union at the Hypermarket or FAX PARCEL PRINT. FAX PARCEL PRINT also provides lamination service.

    Inconvenience #3 from PHLPOST in general

    PHLPOST provides inconsistent information to people, an example being the previously mentioned issue with my SSS UMID card for identification. Another example is that I messaged the Postal ID Facebook page to ask if I would be allowed to use a utility bill that’s under my husband’s name as proof of my current address. Unfortunately, they said that the utility bill needs to bear my name. I wasted time preparing other docs that would prove my residency at my current address, only to find out at PHLPOST SM North EDSA that I am allowed to use a utility bill bearing my husband’s name! Geez.

    What the postal ID looked like:

    Anyway, here’s what my postal ID is like. Of course I pixelated private information including my face 🙂 Most people and establishments who require valid ID honor this.