Register for SSS Online – Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Applicants

Register for SSS Online: Complete Guide for First-Time Users

Planning to register for SSS online? This guide will help you complete the process from any device, whether you’re a first-time applicant or need to activate your My.SSS account. You’ll avoid long queues and enjoy fast access to your SSS records, contributions, and benefits.

Step 1: Prepare the Required Documents

  • Scanned copy of one (1) primary ID (e.g., passport, UMID, driver’s license)
  • PSA Birth Certificate (for name/birthday verification)
  • Valid email address (Gmail/Yahoo recommended)
  • Clear photo/selfie holding your ID (for verification)

Accepted formats: JPEG, JPG, or PDF, up to 3 MB each.

Step 2: Access the SSS Online Registration Page

Go to the official SSS SS Number Online Application page using the link below:

🔗 https://www.sss.gov.ph/become-an-sss-member/

Click “No SSS Number Yet? Apply Here!” to start the process. You will be redirected to the online registration wizard.

Step 3: Fill Out the Online Application Form

The form consists of several sections. Complete them carefully:

  1. Basic Information: Full name, birth date, gender, civil status
  2. Contact Details: Address, phone number, email
  3. Beneficiaries: Spouse and dependent children (if applicable)
  4. Employment Type: Employed, self-employed, OFW, or voluntary

Click “Submit” to proceed. A confirmation email will be sent to your inbox.

Step 4: Confirm via Email (Valid for 5 Days)

Check your inbox (or spam folder). The email contains a link to continue your registration. You must click it within 5 calendar days.

Step 5: Upload Required Documents

You will be asked to upload the following:

  • Scanned primary ID
  • Selfie holding your ID
  • Optional: proof of billing or additional documents

Ensure the files are clear and meet the size limit (max 3 MB). Then click “Submit Documents”.

Step 6: Generate Your SSS Number

Once all details are verified, click the “Generate SS Number” button. You will immediately receive:

  • Your official SSS Number
  • SS Number Slip
  • E‑1 Form (Personal Record)
  • Transaction Slip

Download all documents and keep them for future reference.

Step 7: Create Your My.SSS Account

After receiving your SS number, you can proceed to register your online account:

🔗 How to Register to My.SSS (PDF Guide)

Visit the official member login portal: 🔗 https://member.sss.gov.ph/members/

  • Click “Not yet registered in My.SSS?”
  • Select registration type: SS number holder
  • Provide required information (SS number, bir