ePhilID and Digital National ID: How to Get Them
Quick answer
Get the ePhilID, the paper form of your National ID, at any registration center by showing your transaction slip. You can also download the Digital National ID at national-id.gov.ph or view it in the eGovPH app, using your details and a live selfie. All formats (card, paper and digital) are valid proof of identity under Republic Act 11055. None of them expires for Filipino citizens.
What are the requirements?
- Completed National ID registration (photo, fingerprints and iris scan done).
- Your transaction slip or Transaction Reference Number (TRN), for the paper ePhilID.
- For the Digital National ID: a phone or computer with internet, your personal details, and a camera for a live selfie.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ePhilID (paper format) | PHP 0 (free) | Printed by PSA at registration centers |
| Digital National ID | PHP 0 (free) | national-id.gov.ph or eGovPH app |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Open national-id.gov.ph on your phone or computer, or install the eGovPH app from your official app store
2. Enter your details exactly as registered
3. Take a live selfie for identity checking
4. View or download your Digital National ID
Stay connected to the internet, since the app needs it.
Screens and error messages are covered in our ePhilID download help.
Walk-in
1. Go to the nearest National ID registration center
2. Show your transaction slip or TRN
3. Ask for your ePhilID to be printed
Check your name, birth date and photo before you leave.
How long does it take?
- Walk-in: the ePhilID can be printed on the day of your visit once your record is ready.
- Digital National ID: available right after the selfie check succeeds.
Where do you apply?
At any National ID registration center, listed on the PhilSys website.
- Apply on the official website: https://national-id.gov.ph/
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
"Verification failure" when downloading
Check your internet connection and try again. If it still fails, email your details to info@philsys.gov.ph.
An office refuses your ePhilID
Under RA 11055 it is valid proof of identity. Report the refusal to info@philsys.gov.ph with the date, the office name and the reason given.
Lost transaction slip
Send your full name and birth details to info@philsys.gov.ph or call 1388 to retrieve your TRN.
Old or missing data in your Digital National ID
Visit a registration center that offers updating, with your ID and supporting documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ePhilID?
It is the National ID in paper format, printed by PSA. It has a QR code that offices can scan to check it.
Is the ePhilID a valid ID?
Yes. RA 11055 says it is valid proof of identity for government and private transactions. Refusing it without just cause can be fined PHP 500,000.
Can I download my National ID online?
Yes. Download the Digital National ID at national-id.gov.ph or open it in the eGovPH app. You need internet and a live selfie.
Can I print my Digital National ID on a PVC card?
No. PSA strictly prohibits printing it on PVC or plastic cards, and such copies are not accepted. Only PSA may print the National ID.
Can someone else download my Digital National ID?
No. It needs your own live selfie. A family member may help a senior or PWD use the website.
Do I still get the physical card if I have an ePhilID?
Yes. Every registered person still receives the card. The ePhilID does not replace it.
How can an office check that my Digital National ID is real?
They scan its QR code with National ID Check at everify.gov.ph and compare the result with your ID.
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