An employee — private sector, household, or any private work

Self-employed — freelancers, business owners, and professionals

A voluntary member — separated employees who want to continue coverage

An OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) or a kasambahay (household worker) — your employer should help register you

You are a Filipino citizen (or a foreign national legally working or residing in the Philippines with the proper documents)

You have never been issued an SSS number before — you should only ever have ONE SSS number

You have a working email address you can access — the SSS will send your confirmation link there

PSA-issued Birth Certificate — the primary supporting document

If no birth certificate is available: Baptismal Certificate, Driver's License, Passport, or other SSS-accepted valid IDs

Step 1 — Go to the official SSS website

Open your browser and visit www.sss.gov.ph. Be careful to use only the official site — avoid unofficial lookalike pages.

Step 2 — Find the online member registration link

On the homepage or under the Portals/Member section, look for the option to register as a member or apply for an SSS number online ("Not yet registered in My.SSS?" or the member registration link).

Step 3 — Fill out the online registration form

Enter your personal information accurately — full name, date of birth, place of birth, mother's maiden name, address, and your email address. Double-check every field before submitting.

Step 4 — Submit the form and check your email

After submitting, the SSS will send a confirmation link to your email address. Open the email and click the link to continue your registration. Check your Spam or Promotions folder if it does not arrive within a few minutes.

Step 5 — Complete the remaining details

After clicking the link, finish encoding any additional required information on the form.

Step 6 — Get your transaction number

Once completed, the system will generate a transaction number along with your Personal Record Form (E-1 / online form). Save or print these — you will need them.

Step 7 — Submit your supporting documents

Bring or submit a copy of your birth certificate or valid ID to an SSS branch as instructed, so your number can be issued and your membership fully recorded. Some steps may now be completed online depending on current SSS processes, but keep your documents ready either way.

Step 8 — Receive your SSS number

Once processed, you will be issued your permanent SSS number. Write it down, save it in your phone, and keep your printed form in a safe place.

Employed members

Your employer deducts your share from your salary and adds the employer share, then remits everything to SSS. Verify with your HR that you are reported and your contributions are being posted.

Self-employed, voluntary, OFW, and kasambahay members

You pay your contributions directly. Payment channels include SSS branches, accredited banks, GCash, and other payment partners.

How much?

Contributions are based on your monthly salary credit (MSC), which depends on your declared income or salary. Check the latest SSS contribution schedule to see where you fall.