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Your lifetime social security protection starts here. Be an SSS member.

Get an SS Number and access sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, death, funeral, and unemployment benefits for you and your beneficiaries.

About SSS membership

As an actively paying member of the SSS, either as a worker in the private sector or as an individually-paying member (self-employed, voluntary, OFW, non-working spouse), you and your beneficiaries are assured of prompt, convenient, reliable, and meaningful social protection today and in the future. The SSS commits to provide all members with adequate social security benefits on time, especially in times of contingencies such as sickness, maternity, disability, old age, death, and even unemployment.

There are two (2) types of coverage under the regular SSS Program: Compulsory and Voluntary.

Be an SSS member

A person who will register and secure a Social Security (SS) Number for the first time should:

If without SS Number yet:

  • Apply for SS number thru the SSS website; or
  • Apply for SS number thru electronic center (E-Center) of SSS branch.

Effective July 15, 2020, the SSS has enforced the mandatory online registration to provide prospective employee (EE), self-employed (SE), non-working spouse (NWS), and overseas Filipino worker (OFW) members with faster, safer, more convenient, and economical means to apply for SSS membership and be issued an SS Number. This digitalization effort is also in compliance with Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018.

How to apply for an SS Number online and create a My.SSS account

How to apply for SS Number online and create a My.SSS account. Read the SSS Data Privacy Notice before proceeding.

  1. 01
    Go to Apply for an SS Number online

    Read the procedures, then click Start. Accomplish all required fields in the Registrant Record Verification. Under Security, tick I'm not a robot and I certify that above information are true and correct, then click Submit.

  2. 02
    Check the information sent to your email, then click the link to proceed with your SS Number Application

    The link is valid for five (5) calendar days only and once it expires, you need to submit a new application online. Check your spam or junk mail folder if the email is not in your inbox.

  3. 03
    Supply Basic and Contact Information and Home Address

    Choose your Purpose of Registration. Click Save, OK, then Next.

  4. 04
    Supply Social Status and Place of Birth details

    You may click Previous to view or edit your encoded details.

  5. 05
    Supply beneficiary details

    Supply details of beneficiary(ies), such as the Father, Spouse, Child(ren), and other beneficiaries, if applicable. Click Save, OK, then Next.

  6. 06
    Provide your preferred My.SSS User ID

    Encode your Height (cm) and Weight (kg) for the Personal Record Application. Click Save, OK, then Next.

  7. 07
    Review and correct your entries

    Once SS number is already generated, you will need to go to the SSS branch to correct any wrong information. Click Generate SS Number then Yes to confirm that all information are true and correct.

  8. 08
    Choose from the list of supporting documents to be uploaded

    Upload a readable colored image in JPEG or PDF of your chosen document with a maximum file size of 3MB, then click Submit. You may proceed without submitting any documentary requirement. If you wish to submit, a notification bar will appear. Click Proceed. This is for tagging to Application thru the SSS Web/Mobile App - With Approved Supporting Documents.

  9. 09
    Check the SS Number Online Application Confirmation sent to your email

    Attachments: SS Number Slip, Transaction Number Slip, E-1/E-6 Form. System shall display the generated SS Number and option to print/download the Personal Record/Unified Multipurpose ID Card Application (E-1/E-6), SS Transaction Number Slip and SS Number Slip. An email confirmation comprising the same shall also be received.

  10. 10
    Check the SSS Web Registration activation link for nomination of your My.SSS account password

    The link to create a My.SSS account will only be valid for 30 calendar days. Once it expires, you need to register in the My.SSS using the Transaction Number shown in your E-1 as your registration preference.

Prior registrants

Change or update your membership information

Frequently asked questions

Related links

  • →Download the step-by-step guideStep-by-step guide: Becoming an SSS Member
  • →Apply for a benefit or loan

For inquiries and concerns

SSS Building East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

SSS Hotline: 1455
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