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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

    Picture

    Postal ID sample

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

  • NBI Clearance Center – Application, Renewal, Price, Requirements 2017

    2017 Update: Do steps 1 and 2 online, and do steps 3 and 4 at an NBI Clearance branch of your choice!

    1. Fill out NBI Clearance application form online
    2. Pay for your NBI Clearance online
    3. Register your biometrics (photo, signature, thumb marks) for your NBI Clearance
    4. Claim your NBI Clearance at Release area

    I just applied for NBI Clearance renewal at Robinson’s Ermita this February 2017. The worst part is having to come back after 11 days because of a “hit”.

    2015 Update: part of NBI Clearance process can now be done online!

    The old NBI Clearance process was long and mostly manually done: fill-up form, data check, payment at cashier, data encoding, photo & fingerprint capture, and finally, the printing of NBI Clearance.

    nbi-clearance-process-before

    But now, they compressed the processes in 3 steps:

    nbi-clearance-process-now

    The new process begins with Online registration, appointment, and e-payment, which we can do without visiting an NBI branch. For our Photo & fingerprint capture, we then go to an NBI branch. Printing of NBI Clearance is done after the photo and fingerprint capture.

    Much simpler process, right? If you have any trouble, you may contact with NBI Clearance staff via the following numbers during work hours (Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM). They were taken from NBI Clearance website on October 4, 2015:
    GLOBE NUMBERS: 09179999421 / 09179999418
    SMART NUMBERS: 09204129999 / 09995699964

    And just a comment – Wow, 8 hours lang sila? Ang convenient siguro ng 9 to 5 lang nasa office.

    How to register online for NBI Clearance in 2015?

    First, you need to fill up the online form like in the screenshot below. Don’t forget to click the checkbox for “I ACCEPT TERMS OF SERVICE”.

    NBI Clearance sign up form online
    NBI Clearance sign up form online. Click to enlarge

    After clicking the Sign Up button, you will be taken to a new page. In this page, you can set your picture. You can upload a photo from your computer, or take a photo straight from your webcam. If you want to take a photo with your webcam, you must first click “Allow” when your web browser asks permission to activate your webcam.

    nbi-clearance-online-allow-camera

    To set your photo, click on the “Change Photo” button on the top right part of the page. It’s up to you, you can choose “take picture” with your webcam right then and there, or upload photo from your computer if you have a nice photo of yourself saved in there. 🙂

    When you’re in that page, it’s time to complete your personal details. All fields with an asterisk (*) are required.

    Now, enter your birth place and citizenship under “Application Information”.

    Under “Contact Details” section, you are required to enter your complete “Address” and “Mobile” number.

    And under “Family Background” section, you must enter your father’s name, his birth place, your mother’s name, and her birth place.

    Finally, under “Other Information” section, you need to enter your Educational Attainment (kung ano’ng natapos mo), occupation, religion, height in centimeters (Note: 1 foot = 30.48 cm, 1 inch = 2.54 cm), weight in kilograms (Note: 1 pound = 0.453592 kg), complexion, and identifying marks (e.g. mole or scar on cheek).

    When you have entered info on every required field, click the “Save Information” button.

    If you’re okay with all the information you entered, you may now apply for an NBI Clearance. Click “APPLY FOR CLEARANCE” button on the top right of the page.

    A box for your confirmation will pop up. Select NEW or RENEW under Application Type. If you already received an NBI Clearance before, choose RENEW. If this is your first time, choose NEW. For the Presented ID field, enter the name or ID number of the valid ID that you plan to present. This can be your passport number, driver’s license number, voter’s ID, postal ID, SSS, GSIS, PhilHealth, Senior Citizen number, etc. Click the button to submit.

    Done? Now we go to the billing process. The NBI site reminds us the following:

    Your REGISTRATION CODE or REFERENCE NUMBER will be provided after you select your PAYMENT OPTION.

    Your REFERENCE NUMBER shall be your GATE PASS when you enter NBI Clearance Centers.

    To avoid inconvenience and long lines, please pay your NBI CLEARANCE FEE using your REFERENCE NUMBER at the selected PAYMENT OPTION. If you wish to pay over-the-counter at NBI, please bring your unpaid REFERENCE NUMBER for auto-encoding.

    We can pay for the NBI Clearance outside NBI Clearance centers, but we can also pay over-the-counter at NBI. Please be informed that an additional service fee of 25 pesos to be charged if you pay outside NBI OFFICE. Of course most people won’t choose to pay right there at NBI to avoid long lines. There are many options for payment, such as over-the-counter bank deposit, online bank deposit, Globe G-Cash (if system is up), or any Bayad Center.

    nbi-clearance-center-billing-online

    When you click on the payment method of your choice (in my case, “BANKS ONLINE”), NBI Clearance website reminds us this:

    A REMINDER

    Once you click PROCEED TO PAYMENT here are the next steps:

    1. A payment page will open. Select preferred ONLINE BANKING OPTION then follow instruction.
    2. You will be provided a REFERENCE NUMBER.
    3. Pay your fee to the selected Payment Channel using your REFERENCE NUMBER.
    4. Go to TRANSACTION PAGE and print Application Form.
    5. Bring Application Form to NBI Center for photo image and fingerprint capture.

    It’s time to click “Proceed to Payment” button.

    I don’t know which payment center is most convenient to you, but I’ll give you an example on how you can pay via BPI Express Online.

    The following screenshots shows you the payment gateway they use. If you want to use a BPI Express Online account, your transaction may look like this:

    nbi-clearance-online-payment-bank

    Following screenshot shows Payment Instructions for BPI ExpressOnline or Mobile account:

    nbi-clearance-pay-via-bpi-express-online

    You will use the reference number that NBI’s system gave you as you do Fund Transfer via BPI Express Online.

    A message from the NBI Clearance site after payment process:

    Thank you for using NBI ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM!

    To see the status of your REFERENCE NUMBER and application please go to TRANSACTION PAGE.

    If you need more assistance please feel free to contact or text:

    GLOBE NUMBERS:
    09179999421 / 09179999418

    SMART NUMBERS:
    09204129999 / 09995699964

    Or send an email using CONTACT US PAGE.

    Now, make sure you have paid for your NBI Clearance through the method of your choice. Track your transaction status by visiting the Transaction page.

    And of course, don’t forget about your NBI Clearance REFERENCE NUMBER and 2 Valid IDs on your appointment date!

    So, how was it? 🙂 Feel free to share with us your experiences when you have tried to apply for NBI Clearance with the help of the Internet. 🙂

    NBI Clearance Application in June 2013 Ever Gotesco Mall Recto

    Let me share with you my experience in getting an NBI Clearance this year 2013.

    I paid via GCash and entered my details online at NBI-Online.com before booking a schedule and going to the NBI Clearance Center at Ever Gotesco Mall, Recto.

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