I already have a Voter's ID before but just recently, a good soul slashed my bag and got my wallet which has all my IDs in it. Moral Lesson?Separate all your IDs so that if you lost your wallet, all your important documents and IDs are secured. Since I don't have a Voter's ID, this will also be my guide on how to get one. If you don't have Voter's ID yet, then might as well apply for one.
Here are the steps you should do based on COMELEC:
Step 1
Bring the needed requirements for applying a voter's id:
A valid id. It could be your birth certificate (Either NSO or Local Civil Registrar Copy), postal id, driver's license, passport id, GSIS ID, PhilHealth ID, school id, etc. You can browse a list of Philippine valid id's here. If you don't bring a valid id, the COMELEC office will not accept your voter's id application.
Here's a list of recommended valid id's required by the COMELEC Office:
Postal ID
Drivers license
Students ID or library card, signed by the school authority
Employees identification card (ID) with the signature of the employer or authorized representative
Senior Citizens ID
Passport
NBI/PNP clearance
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
SSS/GSIS ID
License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC); and
Any other valid ID...
Step 2
Go to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office.
Step 3
Apply for a voter's id inside the COMELEC office. The staff will entertain you, check your valid id, and process your application.
Step 4
They will give you a voter's id application form you should fill-out correctly. You should know where you currently live. Know what street or sitio and baranggay you live. (This is very helpful for new residents)
The issuance of voter's id will take several months or even a year depending on the city/municipality.
Voter's Identification Number (VIN)
Voter's Identification Number (VIN) refers to the number assigned by the Commission on Elections to a registered voter that shall consist of three (3) parts:
the current address (city/municipality and province);
the current precinct assignment of the voter; and
the permanent birth and name code unique to every voter;
Hope this one helps! :)
