Updated as of June 2,2020
Securing important government-issued IDs and documents has just gotten easier! Gone are the days when your only options is visiting government offices to process important paperwork. Now, a quick trip to SM Supermalls is all it takes to get the IDs and documents you need.
Read through this comprehensive guide to learn about the official government papers you can secure at your preferred SM mall. And if you can get these, imagine what other things you can find at which SM branches. From restaurants and specialty stores to banks and essential services, you can enjoy #SafeMallingAtSM!
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Aside from confirming basic information like your name, age, birthplace, and parents, your birth certificate also proves the legitimacy of your citizenship. Whether you need a birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority to apply for the university, seek employment, or even secure other government IDs, you can simply visit SM Business Service Center at SM Supermalls.
To confirm if SM Business Service Center is open to serve you at your preferred SM Supermall, please visit this portal.
NBI CLEARANCE
Obtaining clearance from the National Bureau of Investigation is important, especially in applying for work and securing other government documents and IDs. A clearance from office proves that you a citizen of good standing with no previous or existing criminal charges. The validity of the NBI clearance lasts from 6 months to a year only, so you may need to obtain a newly issued clearance for every application. To get your NBI clearance, you need to fill out and file an application form online before visiting an NBI service outlet at SM Supermalls.
Check if an NBI service outlet is available at your preferred SM Supermall by visiting this portal.
PASSPORT
If you are planning to travel, work, or study abroad, then you need to have a passport. Think of it as a temporary pass abroad issued by the government. Having one allows you to enter foreign countries and get back home. To apply for a passport, schedule an appointment with a Department of Foreign Affairs satellite office at SM Supermalls.
To see if a Department of Foreign Affairs satellite office is open at your preferred SM Supermall, please visit this portal.
RENEWED DRIVER'S LICENSE
An expired driver’s license prevents you from using your vehicle, which can affect your daily life. Carrying one on the road will only get you into trouble. You can easily get your license renewed by visiting a satellite office of the Land Transportation Office at SM Supermalls. The renewal and issuance processes are quick, so rest assured that you can still go about your day after your appointment.
Confirm if an LTO service outlet is available at a neaby SM Supermall by visiting this portal.
IMPROVED POSTAL ID
Postal IDs, both basic and improved, are the easiest government IDs to obtain. Released by the Philippine Postal Corporation, the improved postal ID is the most efficient proof of residence and identity. This protects you from identity fraud and makes for a convenient supplementary ID for any transactions. You may visit any PhilPost capturing post offices at SM Supermalls nationwide.
To check if a Philippine Postal Corporation capturing post office can serve you at a nearby SM Supermall, please visit this portal.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
You are required to present a marriage certificate when entering legal and financial transactions with your spouse. This may include setting up joint accounts and investments, purchasing shared properties, and applying for mortgages and joint loans. To obtain a marriage certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority, you may visit SM Business Service Center at SM Supermalls.
See if SM Business Service Center is open at your preferred SM Supermall by visiting this portal.
CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE RECORD (CENOMAR)
Also known as a Certificate of Singleness, the Certificate of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR) is a document issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority. It certifies that an individual is single and has not contracted any marriage. If you need to obtain a CENOMAR, you may place a request at an SM Business Service Center at SM Supermalls.
To confirm if SM Business Service Center is available at your preferred SM Supermall, please visit this portal.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Aside from confirming basic information like your name, age, birthplace, and parents, your birth certificate also proves the legitimacy of your citizenship. Whether you need a birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority to apply for the university, seek employment, or even secure other government IDs, you can simply visit SM Business Service Center at SM Supermalls.
To confirm if SM Business Service Center is open to serve you at your preferred SM Supermall, please visit this portal.
