To get your postal ID in Cebu, follow these steps (Because I just got mine!):
Step 1: Fill out the application forms. You can get these forms from any post office in Cebu or download them online (here).
Step 2: Bring your filled-out forms along with the required documents to any post office. These documents include proofs of identity and address. For proof of identity, you can bring your birth certificate, UMID card, driver’s license, passport, or other valid IDs. If you don’t have these, you can submit alternative documents like a BIR ID, baptismal certificate, or school ID, among others. For proof of address, you can use a barangay certificate, lease agreement, utility bill, or bank statement.
Step 3: Once your requirements are approved, head to the nearest ID capture station. In Cebu, you can find these stations in selected malls or designated post offices. Here, you’ll have your photo taken and your fingerprints recorded digitally.
Step 4: After completing the ID data capture process, your postal ID will be delivered to your mailing address in Cebu.
Remember, for renewal or replacement, you’ll need to follow specific requirements depending on your situation. If you’re renewing or replacing without any changes, you’ll need two copies of the application form and your existing postal ID. If your ID was lost or stolen, you’ll need to submit an affidavit of loss along with your application form. And if there are changes in your biographic data, you’ll need additional documents to support those changes.
That’s it! Follow these steps, and you’ll soon have your postal ID ready to use in Cebu. If you have any questions, feel free to ask at your nearest post office. Good luck nimo!
Chris Soronio
