How to get SSS ID (Unified Multí-Purpose ID)

This ID can be used for the most convenient and fastest way to get the privileges and benefits with SSS.

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The SSS ID is one of the valid ID's that we can use if we are transacting to Government or even private companies.  You can even use it as a VALID requirement for passport applications.

It's a very good news SSS (Social Security System) is now releasing the Unified Multi-Purpose ID.  Uhuh, you (heard) I mean, read it right - 'Unified Multi-Purpose'.  With this, you can transact to PhilHealth, PAGIBIG or even GSIS.


How to avail this?




Applying for this ID is way too easy!  However, you need to wait until six months to have this delivered.

But hey, it's worth the wait.  It has no expiration and it's multi-purpose.


What you need to do is go to your nearest SSS branch.  Ask for the E6 form (make sure you already have an SSS number) and fill it out.  You may also get the E6 form from their website.

The guard should give you a call number.  Fill out the form and prepare a photocopy of two valid ID's.  Wait for your number to be called then give the form with the requirements.  Personnel will check your information and will ask you to go to data capturing when cleared.

Data capturing will get your biometrics and input your credentials as well as your photo to their database.


Active SSS member with at least one monthly contribution and SSS pensioners may apply for the new ID.

What are the requirements?

E-6 must be submitted together with any of the following primary documents:

• Passport
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) card
• Seaman's book

        In the absence of any of these documents, the applicant may present any two of the following documents, provided at least one document contains the applicant's photograph:

• Driver's license
• Valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance
• School or company ID
• Postal ID
• Senior citizen card
• Major credit card
• Voter's ID
• Savings account passbook
• Alien certificate of registration
• Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) member's record
• Certification from the Office of Southern/Northern Cultural Communities or Office of Muslim Affairs
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) card

Remember:  Jeweleries such as necklace and earrings aren't allowed.  Contact lenses and make ups are also a no-no.

Once done, they will give you a stub to keep.  You need to present the stub when they deliver your ID.  You can't pick it up as it will be mailed to your addy.

By the way, just so you know, this ID is free-of-charge for new or first time applicants.  However, those who want to avail the following will be charged:

• changing from your old SSS Biometric ID to the new UMID card
• the ID card is lost
• the ID card is damaged
• the applicant avails of the option to omit the printing of the date of birth on the card

**Note:  Do not laminate or scratch your ID.

Want to know the nearest SSS branch? Click the links below:

SSS Branches NCR

SSS Branches Luzon
SSS Branches Visayas

SSS Branches Mindanao

(credits to https://www.sss.gov.ph)