Registering with the Social Security System (SSS) is necessary for ensuring social security benefits, such as retirement, disability, sickness, maternity, funeral, and death benefits. However, the registration process requires certain specific requirements tailored to a variety of individuals, including students.
This guide will explore the SSS registration requirements for everyone, including students, in detail.
Requirements For SSS Registration
When it comes to registering with SSS, there are specific requirements that every individual must complete. These requirements are crucial because they ensure that individuals successfully complete the registration process and can access the benefits offered by SSS. The following are the key requirements for SSS registration:
- Birth certificate: If a birth certificate is not available, alternative documents can be used for SSS registration. These include:
- Baptismal certificate or its equivalent
- Driver’s license
- Passport
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) card
- Seaman’s book
- If the above primary documents are not available, any two (2) of the following secondary documents are acceptable, with at least one (1) indicating the correct date of birth and both showing the correct name:
- ATM card with the cardholder’s name
- Alien certificate of registration
- Bank account passbook
- Birth or baptismal certificate of child/ children, or an equivalent document
- Certificate of licensure/qualification document from the Maritime Industry Authority
- Certificate of confirmation issued by the National Commission on Indigenous People
- Company ID card
- Certificate from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos affirming tribal affiliation
- Court order approving change of name or date of birth
- Credit card
- Firearm license card issued by the Philippine National Police
- Fishworker’s license from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
- Medical or health card
- GSIS card, Member’s Record, or Certificate of Membership
- Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) member’s data form or transaction card
- Homeowner Association identification card
- ID card issued by local government units
- Life insurance policy
- ID card from professional associations recognized by the PRC
- Marriage certificate or contract
- NBI
- School ID card
- Postal ID card
- OWWA card
- Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth)member’s data record /ID card
- Police clearance
- Senior citizen card
- Seafarer’s registration certificate from POEA
- Student Permit issued by the Land Transportation Office
- Transcript of records
- Tax Identification Number (TIN) card
- Voter’s ID card or affidavit/Certificate of registration with the Commission on Election
Additional Requirements
- If the spouse is not working, the working spouse must sign the Personal Record form to agree to the SSS membership.
- For married individuals, bring a copy of the marriage certificate.
- If you have children, bring a copy of their birth certificate.
Steps to Register with SSS
You can register with SSS either through a manual application or an online platform. Let me discuss how you can register with the Social Security System (SSS) through the online platform in detail:
Online Platform
- Gather all the necessary documents.
- Navigate to the official website of SSS sss.gov.ph/.
- Next, click on the icon “Apply for an SS Number Online”.
- Carefully go through the step-by-step instructions and then press the start option.
- Provide basic personal details such as contact details and address.
- Complete the Captcha verification, certify the provided information, and then submit.
- Afterward, check your email inbox, click on the SS Number application link, and then press “Continue”.
- Enter personal details including home address and contact number.
- Now, provide the purpose of registration (for example, Self-Employed or Non-Working Spouse).
- Enter your estimated monthly earnings, then press the “Save and Next” option. Provide your social status and birthplace, followed by the names of your father, children, spouse, or other beneficiaries if applicable, then press “Save and Next.” In addition, also enter your preferred User ID, weight, and height, and click “Save and Next.”
- Verify the information that you provided and press “Generate SS Number.” You will then see your SSS number displayed, with the option to print the epersonal Record Form and SS Number slip.
- Attach a photocopy of your birth certificate or press “Cancel” to submit.
- Open your email account and search for the confirmation message of your successful registration.
- Afterward, print the ePersonal Record Form, SS Number Slip, and the confirmation email from the SS Number Issuance System.
- Finally, visit the nearest SSS branch and hand over the printed records along with the required documents.
In conclusion, SSS registration is necessary for all individuals, including students to secure their future through social security benefits and perks. By fulfilling the requirements and following the registration process, students can effortlessly get access to various benefits that support their financial security throughout their lives. Furthermore, it is necessary to stay updated with SSS policies and contributions to maximize the benefits offered by the system.