How to Get a Senior Citizen ID

A practical guide to registering with your local Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) and getting your Senior Citizen ID.

Issuing office: Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) of your city or municipality

Before you begin

Who is this for? Filipino residents who are at least 60 years old and want to register with their local OSCA and obtain a Senior Citizen ID.
Where do you apply? At the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) of the city or municipality where you reside.
Can you apply online? Local procedures vary. Contact your OSCA to determine whether registration must be completed in person or whether your LGU provides an online option.
What should you prepare? Prepare documents that establish your identity, age, Filipino citizenship, and residency. Your OSCA may request additional documents according to local procedures.

What you may need to prepare

Senior Citizen ID requirements can vary by city or municipality. Confirm the current checklist with your local OSCA before applying.

Proof of Age

Prepare a document showing that you are at least 60 years old, such as an applicable civil registry or government-issued document.

Application Form

Complete the Senior Citizen/OSCA registration form required by your local office.

Proof of Identity

Bring an accepted identification document that verifies your identity.

ID Photo & Supporting Documents

Your OSCA may request ID photos and other supporting documents as part of its local registration process.

Proof of Residency

Your OSCA may require documentation showing that you reside within the city or municipality.

How to apply

Step 1 — Contact your local OSCA

Check the current Senior Citizen ID requirements and application procedure with the OSCA of your city or municipality.

Step 2 — Prepare your documents

Gather the documents required to establish your identity, age, citizenship, and residency.

Step 3 — Visit your OSCA

Go to your local Office for Senior Citizens Affairs or other location designated by your LGU.

Step 4 — Submit your application

Complete the required registration form and submit your supporting documents for verification.

Step 5 — Complete the local processing

Follow any additional photo capture, signature, verification, or other procedure required by your OSCA.

Step 6 — Receive your Senior Citizen ID

Follow your OSCA’s instructions regarding the release or claiming of your physical ID.

Before going to your OSCA

Confirm your local OSCA’s current requirements before visiting.
Bring original identification and supporting documents when requested.
Prepare photocopies and ID photos according to your OSCA’s instructions.
Make sure the personal information on your documents is consistent.
Ask about the claiming or release procedure for your Senior Citizen ID.

WHERE TO APPLY

Ready to apply?

Senior Citizen IDs are issued locally by the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs. Contact or visit the OSCA of the city or municipality where you reside to confirm its current application requirements and procedure.

APPLY AT: Your local Barangay Hall or designated Barangay Office

Requirements and procedures may vary by city or municipality.

Already registered? Your ID may also be digital.

The National Commission of Senior Citizens now provides a Digital National Senior Citizens ID (NSCID) through the eGovPH app. For eligible seniors with verified records, the digital ID can appear automatically in the app. If the information is missing or incorrect, NCSC advises contacting the local OSCA for verification or correction. The physical OSCA ID remains valid.

Learn About the Digital Senior Citizen ID ↗

Official sources

JUANGUIDE summarizes the process to make it easier to understand. Senior Citizen ID requirements and local registration procedures may vary, so verify the latest requirements with your local OSCA.

Official government body: National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC)

National Commission of Senior Citizens

NCSC currently confirms that both the physical OSCA ID and Digital National Senior Citizens ID remain valid options.

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