SSS Registration Requirements 2026: What You Need
Quick answer
Getting an SS number online needs no documents: only your personal details, an email address and a mobile number. Without a document, the number is tagged "temporary" and works only for contributions. To make it permanent, upload or present a PSA birth certificate or one primary ID such as a passport or driver's license. The full process is in our SSS online registration guide.
What are the requirements?
| Document or detail | Form | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full name, birth date, birthplace | Details only | Must match your PSA birth certificate |
| Email address and mobile number | Details only | The email link to continue is valid for 5 days |
| Beneficiaries' names and birth dates | Details only | Parents, spouse and children |
| PSA birth certificate | Color scan up to 3 MB online, or original at a branch | Makes your SS number permanent |
| Or one primary ID | Color scan online, or original at a branch | Passport, driver's license, PhilID, UMID, postal ID, voter's ID, NBI clearance, seaman's book, firearm license or alien certificate of registration |
| Or two other IDs | Originals at a branch | Both with signature, at least one with photo |
| Marriage certificate | Copy | Only to list your spouse as beneficiary |
| Children's birth certificates | Copy | Only to list your children as beneficiaries |
Tips:
- Each person gets only one SS number. Do not register again if you had one before.
- Use your exact name from the PSA birth certificate. After the number is generated, corrections need a branch visit.
- IDs issued abroad in another language need an official English translation from a Philippine embassy or consulate.
What to bring
SSS Registration Requirements 2026: What You Need
Documents
- Full name, birth date, birthplaceDetails only
- Email address and mobile numberDetails only
- Beneficiaries' names and birth datesDetails only
- PSA birth certificateColor scan up to 3 MB online, or original at a branch
- Or one primary IDColor scan online, or original at a branch
- Or two other IDsOriginals at a branch
- Marriage certificateCopy
- Children's birth certificatesCopy
Fee
- SS number application: PHP 0
- My.SSS account: PHP 0
- Change from temporary to permanent SS number: PHP 0
Tips
- Each person gets only one SS number. Do not register again if you had one before.
- Use your exact name from the PSA birth certificate. After the number is generated, corrections need a branch visit.
- IDs issued abroad in another language need an official English translation from a Philippine embassy or consulate.
Checklist from listopapeles.com. Confirm with the agency before you go. listopapeles.com/requirements/sss-registration
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for SSS registration?
Online, you only need your personal details, an email address and a mobile number. For a permanent SS number, add a PSA birth certificate or one primary ID.
Can I register with SSS without a valid ID?
Yes. You can get an SS number online with no ID. Later, use your PSA birth certificate to make it permanent.
Do I need a birth certificate for SSS?
Not always. A passport, driver's license, PhilID or another primary ID can replace the PSA birth certificate for permanent status.
Why does my SS number say temporary?
It was issued without a verified document. You can pay contributions, but you need a permanent number to claim benefits or loans.
Do I need a marriage certificate to register?
Only if you want to list your spouse as a beneficiary. You can also add beneficiaries later with a Member Data Change Request (SS Form E-4).
Can I upload my documents online?
Yes. At the end of the online SS number application, you can upload a color JPEG or PDF of your document, up to 3 MB.
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