Having the SSS Unified Multipurpose ID (UMID) alone gives you a big advantage among other cards that any government office provides. The SSS UMID can serve as your valid ID and is being accepted on almost all establishment in the Philippines like in airports, banks, and commercial establishments. Losing it will mean headache on what to present on your transactions that will need a valid ID especially if you do not have other Valid ID like Passport, PRC Card, Driver’s license and others. In this article, we will cover how to apply for SSS UMID Card replacement and tips on how to easily apply and receive it.
If this is your first time to apply for the SSS UMID, you may want to read the How to Apply for SSS UMID and How to Verify Status of your UMID Application
Before going to an SSS Branch, make sure that the SSS Branch that you are going to has an ID Capture Facility because not all SSS Branch has that facility.
You may first check the list of SSS Branch that has SSS UMID Card Enrollment Facility here or email the SSS Contact Email at sssonlineserviceassistance@sss.gov.ph or member_relations@sss.gov.ph.
The supporting documents you will present will just prove your identity and will support SSS representative’s verification that you are applying for yourself and not of other people.
Here’s the list of the Valid ID and Supporting Documents that the SSS accepts:
One (1) PRIMARY ID CARDS and/or documents
In the absence of the above Primary ID cards and/or documents, any two (2) of the following Secondary ID cards/documents, both of which should bear the correct name of the person, and at least one (1) with the correct date of birth:
Here is an Affidavit of Loss Template which you may print and Fill up with your details. The Affidavit of Loss should be notarized. There is usually a Notary Public located near the SSS Branch but rates may vary. If you already have an Affidavit of Loss printed, Notary fee is cheaper. It is advisable that you print and notarized the Affidavit of Loss before going to an SSS Branch.
Affidavit of Loss Template MS Word Format
Affidavit of Loss Template PDF Format
Make sure to write legibly and correctly. Make sure to fill in all fields applicable. You may also get the SSS UMID Card Application form in the SSS Branch where you are applying for an SSS UMID Card Replacement. Fill up the Form using the Blank Ink Ballpen.
Before, the UMID Replacement Card fee costs P300 but was reduced to P200 as of January 2018.
It is advisable that you go very early or very late to avoid long lines and make sure to bring complete requirements for ease of transaction.
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If you already have the requirements stated above, upon arrival in the SSS Branch. Get the SSS R-6 Miscellaneous Form, accomplish it in 4 copies (it has 4 colors: white, blue, pink and yellow). Check the ID Social Security Card checkbox and put the 200.00 amount in words as the amount you will be paying for the replacement fee.
You may see sample of the SSS R-6 Miscellaneous Form here.
You may already get the Queue Number in SSS Payment so that you are already lining up for payment while filling up the form. When your Queue No is called, just present the SSS R-6 Form and pay the replacement Fee.
After paying your UMID Card replacement fee, go the Queue No counter ang get another Queue number for the UMID Card Application. Wait for your Queue number to be called then submit your application requirements. That includes:
After validation, the SSS Representative will direct you to line up in the ID Capture Section.
There will be an SSS Staff that will verify your information and will get your thumb and index biometrics. You will also be asked to sign your signature in a digital tablet then your ID will be captured.
SSS Observes the ID Capturing ICAO standard so make sure that you adhere to the following before you get your ID Captured:
After the Biometric and ID Capturing Step, you are good to go. The SSS Personnel will give you the Acknowledgement slip of your /application and an instruction on how and when to get your SSS UMID. The SSS UMID will be mailed to your mailing address. If you are not able to receive it personally, prepare an Authorization Letter together with a photocopy of your Valid ID as proof of identificaion when the delivery of your UMID has arrived.
Before, it took around 3-6 months before the SSS UMID Card gets delivered. But it has improved to 1-2weeks in Metro Manila, and 3-4 weeks in Provincial as of January 2018, as experienced by other SSS Members also who have applied for their SSS UMID Replacement.
If your SSS UMID hasn’t arrived yet during those time span, here are the steps on how verify the status of your UMID Application, Delivery thru this link.
Hope this helps. God bless!
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