SSS Registration Requirements 2026: What You Need
Quick answer
To register with SSS in 2026, you need your personal details, an email address and a mobile number to get an SS number online. To make your SS number permanent, you then submit a PSA birth certificate or another accepted document. For the full process, see the SSS online registration guide.
Requirements
- Full name, birth date, birthplaceDetails only; Must match your PSA birth certificate
- Email address and mobile numberDetails only; For confirmation and My.SSS
- Beneficiaries' names and birth datesDetails only; Spouse, children or parents
- PSA birth certificateOriginal + photocopyOriginal + photocopy; For permanent status
- Or: passport or driver's licenseOriginal + photocopyOriginal + photocopy; Accepted in place of birth certificate
- PSA marriage certificateOriginal + photocopyOriginal + photocopy; If married, to list spouse
- Children's PSA birth certificatesOriginal + photocopyOriginal + photocopy; To list children as beneficiaries
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for SSS registration?
Your personal details, email and mobile number online, then a PSA birth certificate or accepted ID for permanent status.
Can I register with SSS without a valid ID?
Yes. You can get an SS number online, then use your PSA birth certificate for permanent status.
Do I need a birth certificate for SSS?
It is the most common document for permanent status. Some IDs can replace it.
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