If you got married recently, it’s highly recommended to change your civil status with the various government agencies that you are a member of, including the Home Development Mutual Fund or the Pag-IBIG Fund. Doing so ensures that your membership details are current and up-to-date.
After I got married last year, one of the first things I did was to update my (as well as my wife’s) personal information with the SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG. Not only I changed my civil status from “single” to “married,” I also updated my list of dependents to include my wife. As for my wife, I also updated her name from her maiden name to the new married one.
One of the challenges with updating my membership information is the fact that most Philippine government agencies don’t provide an online facility to do that yet. The Social Security System (SSS) allows its members to update their details through their website, but the same can’t be said for PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG.
But don’t worry because you can still change your marital status and update your information in Pag-IBIG – the manual, old-fashioned way. You just have to fill out a form indicating the details that you’d like to be amended, and then submit it personally to the Pag-IBIG Fund.
Download the Member’s Change of Information Form (MCIF)
In order to update your Pag-IBIG membership details, you will need to accomplish the Member’s Change of Information Form (MCIF). You can either get the form from the nearest Pag-IBIG office, or download it from the Internet and print it.
For your ease and convenience, we’ve made the Pag-IBIG MCIF for you to download (just click the “Download” button). After downloading the form, print it on long bond paper (8″ x 13″). Only one copy of the form is required.
How to Fill Out the Pag-IBIG MCIF
Before filling out Member’s Change of Information Form (MCIF), read and follow these instructions as listed in the form:
- The form should be accomplished in one (1) copy.
- Print or write in BLOCK/CAPITAL letters.
- Accomplish the applicable portions to be changed/corrected/updated only.
- Write N/A if not applicable.
With that out of the way, let’s go through the steps in properly accomplishing the Pag-IBIG MCIF.
Step 1: Enter your Pag-IBIG MID number and/or housing account number
The first thing you should do is to indicate your Pag-IBIG membership identification (MID) number as well as your housing account number (if any). Both numbers are 12 digits long.
If you forgot your Pag-IBIG MID number, you can retrieve it by following the steps in this article.
Step 2: Write your complete name
Next, write down your complete name including last name, first name, name extension (if any), and middle name.
Use your current name as listed in the Pag-IBIG membership records. So if you want to change your name to the new married one, just write down your maiden name and then proceed to the “Change/Correction of Name” section to provide your married name.
Step 3: Fill out the applicable portions to be changed or updated
Take note that you only have to accomplish the portions that needs to be changed or updated. For example, if you only want to update your address, just fill out the “Change of Address/Contact Details” section only.
These are the Pag-IBIG membership information that can be changed or updated:
- Change of membership category
- Change/correction of name
- Correction of date of birth
- Change of marital status
- Change of address/contact details
- Change of employment details
- Updating of heirs
- Other updates
1. Change of Membership Category
If you want to change your Pag-IBIG membership category, you can do it here. For instance, if you left your job in the Philippines to become an OFW abroad, you can change your membership category from “Employed” to “Overseas Filipino Worker.”
- From – Indicate your old membership category. For example: “Employed.”
- To – Specify your new membership category. For example: “Self-Employed.”
The membership categories are listed in the Pag-IBIG Member’s Data Form (MDF).
2. Change/Correction of Name
This is where you can apply for a change of name after your marriage. For correction of name, you will have to provide supporting documents such as a birth certificate or a court order.
- From – Write your old/former name as listed in your Pag-IBIG membership records.
- To – Write your new/corrected name.
3. Correction of Date of Birth
If your date of birth is incorrect and you’d like to amend it, just enter the correct date in the provided fields. You’ll need to provide a birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or the local civil registry office.
- From – Indicate the previous date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format. For example: August 15, 1990 is 08/15/1990.
- To – Provide the corrected date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
4. Change of Marital Status
Got married recently? Change your civil status (a.k.a. marital status) by selecting the appropriate option in the Pag-IBIG MCIF.
- From – Check the appropriate box to indicate your old or previous marital status:
- Single/Unmarried – Choose this option if you were previously single.
- Married – Select this option if you were previously married.
- Annulled – If your marriage was annulled, choose this option.
- Widow/er – If your spouse is deceased, select this option.
- Legally Separated – Choose this if your marriage was dissolved through legal separation.
- To – Check the appropriate box to indicate your new civil status.
- For Married Women – If you’re a married woman, select how your name will be listed in your Pag-IBIG membership records:
- Use Husband’s Surname – Select this option to assume your husband’s surname.
- Use Maiden Name – Husband’s Surname – Check this box if you want to use both your maiden name and your husband’s surname. For example: Maria Santos – Bautista.
- Retain Maiden Name – Check this box if you want to keep your maiden name.
- Spouse – Write the complete name of your spouse (husband or wife). If he/she doesn’t have a middle name, check the box for “No Middle Name.”
5. Change of Address/Contact Details
If you moved to another place or changed your contact number, you’ll need to report the change to the Pag-IBIG Fund. Otherwise, you might miss some important messages and notifications.
Note: You should only fill out the details that need to be changed. For example, if you transferred to another residence but your permanent address is still the same, only update your present home address (don’t update your permanent home address).
- Permanent Home Address – This is the home address where you grew up or where you lived for a long time.
- Present Home Address – This is the home address where you are presently residing. This can be the same as your permanent address.
- Preferred Mailing Address – Choose the address where you prefer to receive mail, whether it’s your present home address, permanent address or employer/business address.
- Telephone/Cellphone Numbers – If you have any telephone and cellphone numbers, list them in the provided fields.
- Email Address – Provide an active and working email address where emails from the Pag-IBIG Fund will be sent.
6. Change of Employment Details
Fill out this section if you transferred to another company or place of employment. This also applies if you went abroad to work as an OFW.
- Employer/Business Name – Write the complete name of your new employer or business.
- Employer/Business Address – Provide the address of your new employer or company.
- Occupation – Indicate your occupation or job title.
- Employment Status – Indicate your employment status. For example, “Permanent” or “Contractual.”
- Date Employed – Write the month and year when you started working at your new job.
7. Updating of Heirs
An heir is the person who will get your assets and properties when you pass away. Fill out this section to add or update your heir/s.
- Name of Heir – Write the complete name of your heir beginning with his/her surname. Check “No Middle Name” if he/she doesn’t have a middle name.
- Relationship – Indicate your relationship with your heir. For example: “Daughter.”
- Date of Birth – Write your heir’s date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
- Addition/Deletion – Write “Addition” if you want to add this person as your heir, or “Deletion” if you want to remove him/her as your heir.
8. Others
For other amendments such as correction of place of birth, correction of mother’s maiden name, etc., fill out the appropriate “From” and “To” fields. Use a separate sheet of paper, if necessary.
Step 4: Affix your signature
Make sure that all your provided details are correct and accurate, and then affix your signature over your printed name. Also write the date when the form was accomplished.
Submit the Accomplished MCIF to the Nearest Pag-IBIG Branch
Proceed to the nearest Pag-IBIG branch and submit your duly accomplished Pag-IBIG Member’s Change of Information Form (MCIF) along with the required supporting documents. A checklist of requirements can be found on the last page of the form.
The following documents are required to update your Pag-IBIG membership data:
- Change of membership category:
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of name due to marriage:
- Marriage certificate issued by PSA/NSO or the local civil registry office (LCRO) (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Correction of name due to erroneous encoding:
- Birth certificate issued by PSA/NSO or LCRO (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Legal change of name:
- Court order granting the petition of change of name issued by the Second Level Regional Trial Court (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Correction of date of birth:
- Birth certificate issued by PSA/NSO or LCRO (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of status from single to married:
- Marriage certificate issued by PSA/NSO or LCRO (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of status from married to legally separated:
- Decree of Legal Separation (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of status from married to annulled:
- Certificate of Finality of Annulment/Nullity or annotated marriage certificate (1 photocopy)
- Certificate of Divorce (for Muslim member only) (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of status from married to single (due to erroneous encoding):
- Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) issued by PSA/NSO (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of status from married to widowed:
- Death certificate of deceased spouse issued by PSA/NSO or LCRO (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of address/contact details:
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Change of employment details:
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Updating of heirs:
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
- Correction of place of birth/mother’s maiden name/sex:
- Birth certificate issued by PSA/NSO or LCRO (1 photocopy)
- Valid ID acceptable to the Fund (1 photocopy)
The following are the valid IDs that are acceptable to the Pag-IBIG Fund:
- Passport
- Philippine Identification (PhilID) Card (National ID)
- Driver’s License
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
- National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
- Social Security System (SSS) Card
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) e-Card
- Police Clearance
- Voter’s ID
- Postal ID
- Senior Citizen Card
- Barangay Certification or Barangay IDs or similar documents bearing picture of the
Member - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
- Overseas Filipino Worker ID
- Seaman’s Book or Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB)
- Government Office and GOCC ID (e.g. AFP ID, Pag-IBIG Fund Loyalty Card)
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Certification
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
- Alien Certification of Registration/Immigrant Certificate of Registration
- Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
(NCWDP) - Company ID issued by private entities or institutions registered with or supervised
or regulated either by the BSP, SEC or IC
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to change my civil status or membership information in Pag-IBIG?
It’s necessary to change your marital status or update your membership information to avoid delays in the processing of your Pag-IBIG loan. Updating your contact number and address also ensures that you don’t miss out on important messages and notifications from the Pag-IBIG Fund.
Can I change my status or Pag-IBIG membership information online?
As of this writing, it’s not yet possible to change your status or update your Pag-IBIG information online. The Virtual Pag-IBIG website allows you to check your contributions and make online payments, but doesn’t offer the capability to update your membership information.
How do I know if my Pag-IBIG information has been changed?
Your Virtual Pag-IBIG account lets you see your membership category and the name of your employer. For other membership details, you may visit the nearest Pag-IBIG branch or call (632) 8-724-4244.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, the Pag-IBIG Fund will soon allow members to change their status and update their membership information through the Virtual Pag-IBIG website. Until then, you may fill out the Member’s Change of Information Form (MCIF) to update your civil status, name and other personal details, and then submit it to the nearest Pag-IBIG branch.
If you have any questions and concerns regarding your Pag-IBIG membership, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Pag-IBIG Fund by calling (632) 8-724-4244 or emailing [email protected].
