June 13, 2024 - The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has announced that the Digital National ID will now be accepted as a valid and sufficient proof of identity by the public, government, and private institutions. This move is in line with Republic Act (RA) No. 11055, which aims to simplify transactions by eliminating the need for other forms of identification when transacting with the government and the private sector.
Digital National ID
The Digital National ID is a part of the government’s efforts to allow National ID-registered citizens to immediately enjoy the benefits of being a National ID holder. Registered citizens can generate their Digital National ID through the National ID website or through the eGov PH application. They may also take a screenshot of their Digital National ID to obtain a personal copy.
The Digital National ID includes the following information about the registered citizen:
- National ID Card Number: A unique and randomly generated 16-digit number.
- Front-facing photograph
- Present address
- Hologram: Incorporated alongside the front-facing photograph for added security.
- Full name, and date of birth
- Quick Response (QR) code
- Digital ID Number: A randomly generated six-digit combination of alphanumeric characters.
National ID Check
The PSA, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), developed the National ID Check. This website, which functions similarly to PhilSys Check, can be used by all interested Relying Parties (RPs) to authenticate the National ID.
The website allows users to verify and authenticate the Digital National ID by scanning its QR code. There are two possible responses when scanning the QR code of the Digital National ID using the National ID Check: Successful Verification and “QR Code could not be read”.
Successful verification results in a pop-up message “National ID has been Verified” along with the demographic information of the registered citizen. If the data matches, it means that the Digital National ID is valid and should be accepted when transacting with any government or private institutions.
If the QR code could not be read, it is recommended that the RP scans the Digital National ID at least three times. If the authentication result is still unsuccessful after the third attempt of scanning, the RP must advise the Digital National ID holder to report the incident to the nearest PSA office.
The National ID Check is a significant step towards the digitalization of processes in the country by promoting efficiency, security, and transparency in transactions across various sectors.
For suspected fraudulent activities related to the National ID, the public is encouraged to report the incident to the PSA-PhilSys Registry Office (PRO) through its official communication channels: PhilSys hotline 1388; email at info@philsys.gov.ph; and Facebook page (facebook.com/PSAPhilSysOfficial).
This announcement serves as a guide for the public and all institutions involved.