PhilSys National ID Online: Help and Guides

Quick answer

PhilSys is the system behind the Philippine National ID, run by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). You register in person at a registration center, then track the card with the Transaction Reference Number (TRN) on your transaction slip. While you wait, you can use the ePhilID (paper format, free at registration centers) or the Digital National ID in the eGovPH app. The National ID is free for Filipino citizens.

What you can do online

Find a registration center on philsys.gov.ph.
Track the delivery of your National ID card with your TRN on the PHLPost tracking site.
Open your Digital National ID in the eGovPH app or on national-id.gov.ph.
Check that a National ID is genuine at everify.gov.ph.

There is no PhilSys member account with a password. A site that asks for a password "to access your National ID" is not PSA.

What do you need before you start?

Your transaction slip with your TRN, if you already registered.
The mobile number you gave at registration.
For registration: your supporting documents. See how to register.

Registration, the card and the ePhilID are free. Do not pay anyone who offers to speed things up.

Guides for this portal

Common errors at a glance

Common errors at a glance
Problem	Short fix	Guide
Digital National ID says "Verification Failed"	Stable internet, try again; then email PSA with the listed details	Verification Failed
TRN not found on the tracking site	Type it again exactly as printed; ask PSA if it still fails	Check status
Lost transaction slip	Ask PSA to retrieve your TRN with your name, birth date and sex	Common errors
ID not accepted by an office	Report it to info@philsys.gov.ph	Common errors

What if the PhilSys site is not loading?

If the page does not load for anyone, the site is probably down. Try again later and check the agency's official Facebook page: PSA PhilSys.

Frequently asked questions

Is the National ID free?

Yes. The PhilSys Act makes the first application and issuance free for Filipino citizens, and PSA confirms the National ID is free. The ePhilID is also claimed free of charge at registration centers.

Do I need a PhilSys account?

No. You use your TRN to track your card and your personal details plus a live selfie to open the Digital National ID. There is no member login.

What is the ePhilID?

It is the National ID in paper format. It has a QR code and the same validity as the card and the Digital National ID.

Does the National ID expire?

Not for Filipino citizens. It is renewed only when your personal or biometric information is updated.

Can I register online for the whole process?

No. Your details are validated and your fingerprints, iris and photo are captured at a registration center.

Who do I contact for problems?

PSA lists three channels: email info@philsys.gov.ph, hotline 1388, and the PSA PhilSys Facebook page.

Official portal

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