These days, a valid ID is essential in transacting with banks, and other offices. A school ID just doesn't suffice anymore, and since our company changed IDs, that too, is no longer enough. Looking around, I ventured out to get myself some valid identification.
I've been working for eight years but for the most part have gotten by using my company ID for identification. Due to security purposes, though, our company changed to a format without signatures on and much info on the ID card, which made it necessary for me to go through with the process of getting proper identification. Necessity = mother of invention, or in my case, mother of action.
Here's how I got my TIN ID:
Since I got my TIN from my employer, I was advised to proceed to our Regional District Office [RDO 050], which is in Makati [5th floor, Atrium Building, Makati Avenue]. I went there early, I was there before 8AM, since I expected it to be a long and drawn out process [as with most, if not all government requests, hah!].
My number was called [I was number two], and was asked to fill-up a small form, with the basics, you would need to know your TIN as they would check if it is a valid number beforehand. Once done, you would be asked to wait for your name to be called.
It is fortunate for me that the BIR in Makati had a fairly spacious office, with airconditioning, so waiting was not a big inconvenience. Coming in early was a big plus, I'm guessing as I did not have to contend with a lot of people in line. I had my name called roughly 45 minutes later. I had my ID and confirmed my details before leaving.
It was a basic card where you need to put your own picture, and laminate. Pretty good, it only took me an hour for a valid ID, with no cost incurred outside of the fare to travel to the BIR office. Awesome, if you ask me, and it includes address, and one's date of birth on the ID itself.
