The Solo Parent’s ID

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECURING A SOLO PARENT ID?

1. Barangay certificate residency in the area;

2. Documents/Evidence that the applicant is a solo parent (e.g. death certificate of spouse,

declaration of nullity of marriage, medical certificate – if incapacitated); and

3. Income Tax Return (ITR) or certification from the barangay/municipal treasurer

WHAT DOCUMENT/PROOF WILL A SOLO PARENT PRESENT IF HE/SHE HAS CHILD OR IS DE FACTO SEPARATED FROM HUSBAND/WIFE?
 

*separated de facto: separated by fact without legal proclamation of annulment or legal separation

A Certificate issued by the Barangay Captain indicating the circumstances on one’s being a solo parent.

IF A SOLO PARENT FILES THE APPLICATION, CAN AN ID BE SECURED RIGHT AWAY?

No. The Social Worker has to complete the assessment/evaluation of the solo parent situation. The ID will be issued after 30 days from filing. The validity of the ID is one year and is renewable.

Source: National Statistics Office, Gender and Development Committee