Do you want to apply for a Philippine National ID, or perhaps update your PhilSys registration details? Online applications are no longer available, so you’ll need to visit a PhilSys registration center to register and apply for a National ID. Luckily for you, I’ve compiled a list of PhilSys National ID registration centers for you to drop by.
PhilSys registration centers are the official sites where Filipinos and resident aliens can enroll in the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) and apply for the National ID. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) currently lists 126 centers: 32 in the National Capital Region, 43 in Luzon, 20 in the Visayas and 31 in Mindanao.
Most centers outside the capital are PSA-based offices in provincial capitals – usually on the ground floor of a commercial building. The list also includes mall booths, local government offices, and co-location sites inside agencies such as the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and PhilHealth.
This guide lists all the 126 registration centers by area/location and indicates the documents that you should bring for your application.
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How PhilSys Registration Works
Registration is a two-step process: you present supporting documents, and the PhilSys registration center then validates your demographic data and captures your biometrics.
Registration is open to all Filipinos aged 1 and above, as well as resident aliens. Here’s how the PhilSys registration works:
- Pick a center from the lists below and check its schedule.
- Bring one primary supporting document. If you have none, bring secondary documents (see the next section).
- Submit your documents so that the registration center can validate your demographic data.
- Have your fingerprints, iris scan and front-facing photograph captured.
- Keep the transaction slip you receive. It carries your transaction reference number (TRN).
- Use the TRN to track delivery of your physical card through the Philippine Postal Corporation’s tracking website.
For children ages 1 to 4, the registration center collects only demographic information and a front-facing photograph. Full biometrics are captured at age 5 and again at age 15.
If your physical card is delayed, you can ask for the ePhilID at any registration center. A PSA advisory on May 14, 2024 states that the ePhilID is accepted for transactions that require proof of identity and age.
Read this article to learn how to register for your Philippine National ID.
Documents to Bring When Registering for the National ID
Bring one primary document to avoid delays. The PSA accepts any of the following:
- PSA Certificate of Live Birth together with a government-issued ID that has a photo, your name and a signature or thumbmark
- Philippine passport or ePassport issued by the DFA
- UMID card (GSIS or SSS)
- Driver’s license or student’s permit issued by the LTO
If you have none of the above, the PSA also accepts secondary documents. These include PSA or NSO birth records, professional IDs from the PRC, IBP or MARINA, and government IDs such as SSS, PhilHealth, voter’s ID and postal ID.
Special IDs are also accepted, including PWD, senior citizen, solo parent, OWWA and SRRV cards. Other acceptable documents are NBI or police clearances, employment or school IDs that show a photo, signature, name, address and date of birth, and barangay or municipal IDs and clearances.
NCR Registration Centers
NCR has 32 registration centers, the widest variety of any area. It has 9 mall-based centers, 8 LGU-based or LGU-fixed centers and 10 co-location sites, alongside 5 PSA-based offices. Seventeen NCR centers are open on Saturdays, but San Juan and Pateros run only Monday to Thursday, and Valenzuela skips Friday and opens on Saturday instead.
| Province / City | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| NCR 1 - City of Manila | Ground floor, J&T Bldg., 3894 Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. corner Santol St., Sta. Mesa, Manila | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 1 - City of Manila | 3rd Floor, West Wing Lucky Chinatown Mall, Felipe St. Binondo | Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 1 - City of Mandaluyong | Department of Migrant Worker (DMW), EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Wack-wack Greenhills, Mandaluyong | Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| NCR 1 - City of Mandaluyong | 5th Floor, Building A SM Megamall, 12 EDSA, corner Doña Julia Vargas Ave, Ortigas Center | Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| NCR 1 - City of Mandaluyong | 2nd Floor, Mandaluyong City Hall | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 1 - City of Mandaluyong | 3rd Floor, 500 Shaw Zentrum, Shaw Blvd | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 1 - City of San Juan | Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub, Makabagong San Juan National Government Center, Pinaglabanan Street, San Juan City | Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| NCR 2 - Quezon City | 3rd Floor Jackman Plaza Muñoz, Barangay Ramon Magsaysay, Quezon City | Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 2 - Quezon City | 1st Floor CRS Bldg., PSA Complex, Brgy. Pinyahan, Quezon City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 2 - Quezon City | NBI Satellite Office - Quezon City Local Government Unit | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 2 - Quezon City | 2nd Floor Robinsons Novaliches | Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 2 - Quezon City | 2nd Floor MRT Cubao Station, Brgy. Socorro, Quezon City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 2 - City of Marikina | 2nd Floor BlueWave Mall, Marikina City | Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 3 - City of Pasig | 2F Choice Market, Ortigas Avenue Extension, Barangay Rosario, Pasig City | Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| NCR 3 - City of Makati | 7464 Bagtikan Street, Barangay San Antonio, Makati City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 3 - City of Pateros | Pateros City Hall, G. De Borja St., Aguho, Pateros | Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 3 - City of Taguig | Taguig City Hall 2F Auditorium, General Luna St., Barangay Tuktukan | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 4 - Caloocan City | Fourth Floor, The Grandz Commercial Center, Mac Arthur Highway corner Calle 4, Barangay 81, Caloocan City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 4 - Caloocan City | SM Sangandaan 3rd Flr., Marcelo H. Del Pilar St. cor. Samson Rd, Brgy. 3, Caloocan City | Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| NCR 4 - City of Valenzuela | 2nd Flr. One Mall, 6008 Brgy. Gen T De Leon, Valenzuela City | Monday to Thursday, and Saturday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - Pasay City | 336-338 STWLPC Bldg. Ground Floor, Gil Puyat Avenue, Brgy. 49, Pasay City | Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - Pasay City | NAIA Terminal 3 2nd Floor - Departure Area, NAIA Road, Pasay City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - Pasay City | Ground Floor DoubleDragon Plaza Tower 2, Islas Pinas, EDSA Extension corner Macapagal Avenue, Bay Area, Pasay City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - Pasay City | Pasay City Hall | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - Pasay City | MRT Edsa Taft Station, Brgy. 147, Pasay City | Monday to Saturday, 6:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Parañaque | Parañaque City Hall | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Parañaque | Ayala Malls Manila Bay, 5th Floor, Brgy. Tambo, Parañaque City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Las Piñas | 2/F Robinson's Place, Talon Uno, Las Piñas City | Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Las Piñas | Las Piñas City Hall | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Las Piñas | PhilHealth Las Piñas, 459 Alabang-Zapote Rd, Las Piñas | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Muntinlupa | DFA NCR South (Festival Mall) 3rd Level West Wing, Festival Mall, Alabang, Muntinlupa | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| NCR 5 - City of Muntinlupa | Muntinlupa City Hall, Main Bldg (Beside BPLO) | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
My recommendation for most Metro Manila residents is a mall-based or co-location site with extended hours. The MRT Edsa Taft Station center in Pasay opens at 6:00 in the morning and closes at 10:00 at night, Monday to Saturday, which is the longest daily window in NCR.
Luzon Registration Centers
Luzon has 43 registration centers outside NCR, and 39 of them are PSA-based. Most are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 in the morning to 5:00 in the afternoon, and 16 also open on Saturdays. Bataan, Tarlac and Romblon operate Monday to Thursday only, so avoid planning a Friday trip to those provinces.
The table below covers the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and the Bicol Region. Use the search box to filter by province or city, or sort by days and hours.
| Province / City | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Abra, Bangued | 1st Floor, St. Arnold Janssen Communication Center Building corner Rizal Street and Zamora Street, Zone 6, Bangued, Abra | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Apayao, Luna | Precious Sarah Residence, San Isidro Sur, Luna, Apayao | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Benguet, Baguio City | 1st Floor, 106 Magsaysay Avenue, Malipat Building, Old Lucban-Happy Homes, Baguio City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Benguet, Baguio City | 1st Floor CTLL Building, 141 Abanao Extension Road, Baguio City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Ifugao, Lagawe | G/F New LMDC Building, J.P. Rizal Ave., Dullagan, Poblacion West, Lagawe, Ifugao | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Kalinga, City of Tabuk | First Floor GLIMZ Building, Balinag Street, Purok 4, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Mountain Province, Bontoc | Basement level, Bontoc Municipal Capitol, Poblacion, Bontoc, Mountain Province | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Ilocos Norte, San Nicolas | 6th Floor, Dap-Ayan Commercial Center, Brgy. 09 Santa Angela, J.P. Rizal Avenue, Laoag City 2900 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Ilocos Sur, City of Vigan | Second Floor, Unit 202, UNP Town Center, Quirino Boulevard, Barangay Tamag, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| La Union, City of San Fernando | Ground Floor, J&V Commercial Building, Purok 3, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Pangasinan, Calasiao | Ground Floor Manuel Lim Building Annex, De Venecia Highway, Nalsian, Calasiao, Pangasinan | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Batanes, Basco | 1st Floor, JPM Office Space Rental, National Road, Ihubok I (Kaychanarianan), Basco, Batanes | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Cagayan, Tuguegarao City | Ground Floor, Dallan na Pappabalo, Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Isabela, City of Ilagan | 1st Floor LGU - City of Ilagan Commercial Building, Gangan Avenue, Pilapil Street, Barangay San Vicente, City of Ilagan, Isabela | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Nueva Vizcaya, Bayombong | Ground Floor, BR Gajes Bldg., Maharlika Highway, District IV, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Quirino, Cabarroguis | Ground Floor, Aguas Building, San Marcos, Cabarroguis, Quirino | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Aurora, Baler | JS Center, Brgy. Pingit, Baler, Aurora | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Bataan, City of Balanga | 2nd Floor 1 BOSCCO of The Bunker Building, Capitol Compound, Tenejero, Balanga City, Bataan | Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Bulacan, Plaridel | First Floor SAVERS Building, 9377 GP Cagayan Valley Rd., Banga I, Plaridel, Bulacan | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan City | Ground floor Harrison Bldg., Brgy. Dicarma, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Pampanga, City of San Fernando | Ground Floor 3 & 1 Building DAVSAN I, McArthur Highway, Barangay Sindalan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tarlac, City of Tarlac | MM Tan Building, Mac Arthur Highway, Barangay Ligtasan, Tarlac City, Tarlac | Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Zambales, Olongapo City | Livelihood Training Center, Ohio St., Upper Kalaklan, Barangay Kalaklan, Olongapo City, Zambales | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Batangas, Batangas City | G/F, Citimart Caedo Plaza, Brgy. Calicanto, Batangas City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Batangas, Lipa City | G/F Fiesta Mall, Brgy. Marawoy, City of Lipa, Batangas | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Cavite, Trece Martires City | Lower Ground Floor Boochico Holding Inc., Building Governor's Drive, Barangay San Agustin (Pob.), Trece Martires City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Laguna, San Pablo City | PRIMEA Bldg., Hilario Batralo St., Brgy. San Roque, San Pablo City, Laguna 4000 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Quezon, Lucena City | Lucena Fixed Registration Center, 3rd Flr. Pacific Mall, M.L. Tagarao St., Brgy. 3 (Pob.), Lucena City, Quezon | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Rizal, City of Antipolo | Ground Floor Budgetlane Shopping Center, Circumferential Road, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City, Rizal | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Rizal, City of Antipolo | LRT Antipolo | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Marinduque, Boac | 1st floor JRT Building, Poblacion Area, National Highway, Barangay Tampus, Boac, Marinduque | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Occidental Mindoro, Mamburao | National Road, Barangay Payompon, Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Oriental Mindoro, City of Calapan | Stand Alone Building 1 Nuciti Central, Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Palawan, Puerto Princesa City | Ground Floor Goldraz Properties, Malvar Street, Brgy. San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Romblon, Odiongan | 2/F Kadbayan MPC Commercial Complex, Brgy. Dapawan, Odiongan, Romblon | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Romblon, Romblon | 2/F Navarrete Building, Brgy. II-Poblacion, Romblon, Romblon | Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Albay, City of Legazpi | Lower ground, Embarcadero, Land Ventures Inc, Port Area, Victory Village, Legazpi City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Albay, City of Legazpi | G/F PSA Building, Regional Government Center Site | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Camarines Norte, Daet | PSO Camarines Norte - LJR Building, Barangay III, Daet, Camarines Norte | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Camarines Sur, Naga City | Ground Floor ALDP Plaza Mall, Roxas Avenue, Barangay Triangulo, Naga City, Camarines Sur | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Catanduanes, Virac | Ground Floor of Socito Building, Calatagan Proper, Virac, Catanduanes | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Masbate, City of Masbate | Ten-7 Building, Mabini St., Barangay Kalipay, Masbate City, Masbate | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sorsogon, City of Sorsogon | Clemente Building, Jesalva St., Talisay, Sorsogon City, Sorsogon | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Visayas Registration Centers
The Visayas has 20 registration centers. The Cebu Exchange Tower center in Cebu City is the only center on the entire list that opens seven days a week, from 6:00 in the morning to 11:00 at night. If you live in Metro Cebu and cannot take a weekday off, this is the center to choose.
Two other Cebu centers, Gaisano Capital South in Cebu City and the eGovPH Serbisyo Hub in Mandaue, are appointment-based. Do not walk in without a booking.
The table below covers Western Visayas, the Negros Island Region, Central Visayas and Eastern Visayas. Use the search box to filter by province or city.
| Province / City | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Aklan, Kalibo | Ground Floor Refindor Building, Osmeña Avenue, Kalibo, Aklan | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Antique, San Jose | 1st Flr. Eagles Place Bldg., Bantayan Rd., San Jose, Antique | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Capiz, Roxas City | 2/F Catalan Bldg., Magallanes St., Poblacion III (Brgy III), Roxas City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Guimaras, Jordan | G/F Galanto Bldg., Mosqueda Village (New Site), San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras 5045 | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Iloilo, Iloilo City | J. Villanueva Building, Iznart St., Iloilo City, Iloilo | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Iloilo, Iloilo City | SM City Iloilo, Buhang Taft North, Iloilo City, Iloilo | Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Negros Occidental, Binalbagan | Fifth District Congressional Office, Brgy. 3 | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Negros Occidental, Bacolod City | Ground Floor East 2 Corporate Center, corner Circumferential Road-Diola Street, Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Negros Oriental, Dumaguete City | G/F Lorenzo Bldg., Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Siquijor, Siquijor | 1/F Siquijor Business and Convention Center, Poblacion, Siquijor | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Bohol, Tagbilaran City | FRC, Upper Ground Floor Galleria Luisa Bldg., Gallares Street, Poblacion II, Tagbilaran City, Bohol | Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Cebu, Cebu City | 2/F Cebu Exchange Tower, Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City (across Cebu IT Park) | Monday to Sunday, 6:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Cebu, Cebu City | 3rd Floor Gaisano Capital South, corner Colon, Leon Kilat Street, Cebu City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (by appointment) |
| Cebu, City of Mandaue | Bagong Pilipinas eGovPH Serbisyo Hub - Ground Floor, PCO Building, Subangdaku, Mandaue City | Monday to Thursday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (by appointment) |
| Biliran, Naval | G/F DEMC Complex Commercial Building, P. Inocentes Street, Brgy. Padre Inocentes Garcia, Naval, Biliran 6560 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Eastern Samar, City of Borongan | Ground Floor, J.B. Japzon Building, Circumferential Road, Brgy. Balud, Borongan City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Leyte, Tacloban City | Ground Floor, Gaisano Real, Barangay 52, Real Street, Tacloban City, Leyte | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Northern Samar, Catarman | Ground Floor, Benpres Business Center, Sitio Macopa, Barangay Macagtas, Diversion Road 2, Catarman, Northern Samar | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Samar (Western Samar), City of Catbalogan | Freedom Estates Corp. Building, Del Rosario St. corner Rizal Avenue, Brgy. 04, Catbalogan City, Samar 6700 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Southern Leyte, City of Maasin | 2nd floor SJC Building, Tomas Oppus St., Tunga-Tunga, Maasin City, Southern Leyte | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Mindanao Registration Centers
Mindanao has 31 registration centers, and 28 are PSA-based. Sixteen are open on Saturdays. Camiguin runs Monday to Thursday only. Marawi City and Bongao have the earliest closing time in the country, 3:30 in the afternoon, and they open at 7:30 in the morning. Plan to arrive early if you are applying there.
The table below covers the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, the Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, Caraga and BARMM. Use the search box to filter by province or city.
| Province / City | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Zamboanga City | Dagdag Bldg. Ground Floor Annex, San Jose Road, Baliwasan, Zamboanga City 7000 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Zamboanga City | Southway Square Mall, 3rd Floor, Zone III, Zamboanga City 7000 | Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Zamboanga del Norte, Dipolog City | Ground Floor, A4M Pestañas Bldg., Arellano Extn., Miputak, Dipolog City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Zamboanga del Sur, Pagadian City | Ground Floor Mercado Building, 143 V. Sagun Street, Balangasan, Pagadian City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Zamboanga Sibugay, Ipil | Doors D23, D24 and SD24, Yoho Center, Sanito, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sulu, Jolo | 2nd floor, Notre Dame Walled City Educational and Activity Center, Barangay Walled City, Jolo, Sulu | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Bukidnon, City of Malaybalay | Ramos Bldg., Purok 2, Landing, Brgy. Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Camiguin, Mambajao | E&I Building, Purok 6, Yumbing, Mambajao, Camiguin | Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Lanao del Norte, Iligan City | First Floor Barnuevo Building, Badelles Street Extension, Pala-o, Iligan City 9200 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz City | 2F Gaisano Southwing Mall, Port Road cor. 15th de Noviembre St., Ozamiz City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City | Ground Floor Limketkai Mall, C.M. Recto Avenue, Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Davao del Norte, City of Tagum | First Floor Ango Realty Corporation, Osmeña Street, Tagum City | Monday to Saturday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Davao del Sur, City of Davao | Ground Floor, Ango Building, 161 J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Davao del Sur, City of Davao | JM Agro Building, Governor Sales Street, Brgy. 27-C, Poblacion District, Davao City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Davao Oriental, City of Mati | Ground Floor Miel Building, Rizal Extension, Central, City of Mati, Davao Oriental | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Davao de Oro, Nabunturan | Ground Floor, BMP Building, M. Fuentes Avenue, Poblacion, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro 8800 | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Davao Occidental, Malita | Baby E.C. Bldg. 3, National Highway, Poblacion, Malita, Davao Occidental | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Cotabato (North Cotabato), City of Kidapawan | Ground Floor J&A Dizon Building, Datu Icdang Street corner Quirino Drive, Poblacion, Kidapawan City, Cotabato | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| South Cotabato, City of Koronadal | JYSL Annex Building, Balmores St., Zone II, City of Koronadal | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sultan Kudarat, City of Tacurong | Fajardo Realty Annex Commercial Building, Doña Aurora Street, Poblacion, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sarangani, City of General Santos (Dadiangas) | Ground Floor EJ Yomon Building, I. Santiago Blvd, Lagao, General Santos City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Agusan del Norte, City of Butuan | Ground Floor, Laurente Building, Tandang Sora, Butuan City | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Agusan del Sur, Prosperidad | Gov. D.O Plaza Gov't Center, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Agusan del Sur, San Francisco | E'4 Building, Purok 4, Brgy. Hubang, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 8501 | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Dinagat Islands, San Jose | Tuskowski Building, Purok 4, Aurelio, San Jose, Dinagat Islands | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Surigao del Norte, Surigao City | Ground floor, AAL Realty building, National Highway, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Surigao del Sur, City of Tandag | JTP Realty, Capitol Road, Telaje, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Basilan, City of Isabela | First Floor, Four-One Building, Aguada, Isabela City, Basilan | Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Lanao del Sur, Marawi City | First Floor, Rima Saber Taurac Building 3, Amai Pakpak Avenue, Datu Saber, Marawi City 9700 | Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
| Maguindanao, Cotabato City | Third Floor Cotabato YuEkey Marketing Co., Inc., Don Rufino Alonzo Street, Barangay Poblacion V, Cotabato City | Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Tawi-Tawi, Bongao | HJA Soraya Building, Marlboro, Brgy. Pasiagan, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi | Monday to Saturday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Common Problems and Issues
If the center is closed when you arrive, check the day first. Several PhilSys registration centers close on Fridays or weekends, and the schedule could change without prior notice. Message the PSA through its official Facebook page or call the hotline at 1388 before going there.
If the registration officer rejects your documents, switch to a primary document if possible. A passport, UMID or driver’s license prevents most rejections. When the information in your documents disagree with one another, present your PSA birth certificate as it’s the prevailing document.
If your National ID has not arrived yet, you can track its delivery status by entering your TRN on the PHLPost tracking website. You can also email your concern to [email protected]. Don’t forget to include your TRN, complete name, and the PhilSys registration center where you registered.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many PhilSys registration centers are there in the Philippines?
The PSA’s list, dated August 7, 2026, shows 126 registration centers: 32 in NCR, 43 in Luzon, 20 in the Visayas and 31 in Mindanao. The count can change as the PSA opens, moves or closes centers, so check the official page before you go.
Do I need an appointment to register for the National ID?
Most centers don’t require an appointment. Only two Cebu centers, Gaisano Capital South in Cebu City and the eGovPH Serbisyo Hub in Mandaue, are marked as appointment-based. The PSA doesn’t say whether walk-ins are accepted at every center, so confirm with the center before going there.
Is National ID registration free?
Registration for the first National ID has been free since the program began, and the PSA says it intends to keep its government services free. The PSA also states that replacing an ID with a peeled-off photo is free. If a registration center asks for payment for a first-time registration, ask for an official explanation and report it to the PSA through the 1388 hotline.
Can children register for the National ID?
Yes. Registration is open to all Filipinos aged 1 and above. Children aged 1 to 4 provide demographic information and a front-facing photograph only, and full biometrics are captured at age 5 and again at age 15.
How do I track my National ID after registration?
Use the transaction reference number on your transaction slip, and enter it at the PHLPost tracking website to see where your card is. If tracking doesn’t work, contact the PSA through [email protected] or call 1388.
Final Thoughts
The hardest part of getting a National ID is rarely the registration itself. It’s usually the wasted trip: arriving at a center that closes on Fridays, handing over a document the officer will not accept, or finding out that you needed an appointment.
A little planning avoids all three. Start with your schedule. Choose a mall-based center for evenings and Saturdays and a PSA-based office for a regular weekday visit. Then bring one primary document, ideally your PSA birth certificate together with a valid photo ID, and keep your transaction slip safe after you leave. Your TRN is the only way to track the card and follow up if it’s delayed.
If you have any questions and concerns, email [email protected] or call hotline 1388.
