Do you still need the SSS E-1 form in 2026?
Usually not on paper. SSS made online registration mandatory on 15 July 2020, and the online system produces your E-1 for you. Pick your situation:
| Your situation | What to use | Where |
|---|---|---|
| No SS number yet (first job, self-employed, OFW, non-working spouse) | Online SS number application; it generates your slips and the E-1/E-6 | sss.gov.ph |
| You want to prepare your answers first | The working copy above, then the official form or online application | This page, then SSS |
| You had a number but lost or forgot it | Request verification. Do not apply again | SSS office (Request/Verification Form) |
| Your number is still temporary | Convert it with a PSA birth certificate, one primary ID or two secondary IDs | SSS |
| Your details are wrong, or you are becoming self-employed (voluntary and OFW members need no form) | E-4 Member Data Change Request | SSS branch; contact details also in My.SSS |
| You have two SS numbers | Ask SSS to cancel the extra numbers | SSS office |
Source: SSS 'Become a member' and forms pages. As of November 2026.
The E-1 is still on the SSS forms page. (SSS's ID list accepts a member's copy of the Personal Record only when it was duly received by SSS with the correct sex shown, so a self-printed copy is not an ID.) What is not confirmed is whether a branch will still register a brand-new member from a paper E-1, so ask SSS before relying on the paper route. For every other SSS form and calculator, start at our SSS hub, part of the SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth and GSIS benefits guide.
SSS number application online vs paper E-1: the process
Apply online, make the number permanent, then activate My.SSS. The paper route depends on your branch.
Getting an SS number in 2026
1Check whether you already have a number
A past job or an old printout may carry one. Never apply twice.
No number yet: online
Fill the online SS number application
Keep this working copy open beside you and copy each entry.
The system generates your slips
SS number slip, transaction number slip and the E-1/E-6 form.
Make the number permanent
PSA birth certificate, one primary ID or two secondary IDs.
Activate My.SSS within 30 days
Paper E-1 at a branch
Ask SSS first
Whether branches take a paper E-1 from new registrants is not confirmed.
Bring the filled working copy
Copy the entries onto whatever form or terminal the branch uses.
Check with SSS before you go
You already have a number
Lost or forgotten?
Request verification at an SSS office.
Details wrong or changed?
File an E-4 Member Data Change Request.
Keep one number for life
2Give the number to your employer
Employers report new hires within 30 days (form R-1A).
Save the slip as PDF and print a copy. A temporary number accepts contributions, but you cannot claim maternity, sickness or retirement benefits, or borrow, until SSS tags it permanent. Corrections after generation need a branch visit, so check every entry before you submit.
SSS E1 form sample: field-by-field guide
Copy each entry exactly as it appears on your PSA birth certificate. The examples are the fictional sample in the generator above.
| Field | What to write | Example | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last, first, middle name, suffix | Exactly as on your PSA birth certificate, in capitals | DELA CRUZ / MARIA CLARA / SANTOS | A nickname or a middle initial |
| Date of birth | From your PSA birth certificate | March 15, 1998 | Swapping day and month when copying into the official boxes |
| Place of birth | City or municipality, and province | LUCENA CITY, QUEZON | Writing where you live now |
| Civil status | As on your records today | Single | Not updating it later through an E-4 |
| TIN | Your TIN, if you have one | 123-456-789-000 | Guessing digits |
| Home address, ZIP code | Full address with barangay and ZIP | 123 Mabini Street, Barangay San Isidro, Quezon City 1100 | Leaving out the barangay or ZIP |
| Mobile, e-mail | A number and inbox you will keep | 0917 123 4567 | An inbox you cannot open: the activation link expires in 30 days |
| Father's name, mother's maiden name | Full names; your mother's name before marriage | DELA CRUZ, RAMON LOPEZ / SANTOS, LEONORA REYES | Your mother's married surname |
| Spouse | Full name and date of birth, if married | Blank (single) | A partner you are not legally married to |
| Children | Every child's full name and date of birth | Blank (none) | Leaving out an adopted or illegitimate child |
| Other beneficiaries | Only if you have no spouse and no child and both parents have died (as the form says) | Usually blank | Listing living parents here |
| Part C (self-employed, OFW, non-working spouse) | Business and earnings, foreign address, or your spouse's SS number and income | Blank (employed) | A non-working spouse writing their own income |
Fields as printed on SSS Form E-1 (Personal Record). Example: the fictional Maria Clara S. Dela Cruz. As of November 2026.
Beneficiaries matter. SSS pays death benefits first to the dependent legal spouse and dependent children under 21 (legitimate, legitimated, adopted or illegitimate), then dependent parents, then your designated beneficiary, then legal heirs (SSS death benefit). Listing everyone now saves your family paperwork later.
SSS number application requirements by member type
Everyone registers the same way online; what differs is who pays and the lowest salary credit.
| Member type | How you register | Lowest monthly contribution (2025 schedule) | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee | Online application; the employer then reports you within 30 days (R-1A) | ₱760: you ₱250, employer ₱510 | Give your existing number, never a new application |
| Kasambahay | Kasambahay Unified Registration Form (PPS-KUR) at an SSS, PhilHealth or Pag-IBIG office; household employers use PPS-HEUR (SSS kasambahay page) | ₱160, all paid by the employer while pay is below ₱5,000 | SSS uses an E-4 for kasambahay conversion |
| Self-employed | Online application; an existing member switches with an E-4 | ₱760 (15% plus EC, all yours) | You pay both shares |
| Voluntary | Existing members continue after leaving a job: no form needed; pick "Voluntary Member" when you generate your payment reference number (PRN) in My.SSS | ₱750 (no EC) | Missed months cannot be paid late |
| Land-based OFW | Online application; coverage is compulsory | ₱1,200 (salary credit floor ₱8,000) | Sea-based OFWs are covered through the manning agency |
| Non-working spouse | Online application; SSS also lists the E-4, so ask which applies | ₱750; first salary credit = 50% of the spouse's declared income | Spouse needs a contribution posted in the 6 months before; you: 60 or under, never a member |
Source: SSS Become a member, Non-working spouse, OFW and Kasambahay pages; Circulars 2024-006 to 2024-010 (contributions computed). As of November 2026.
To make a number permanent, SSS asks for a PSA birth certificate, or one primary ID such as the PhilSys ID, a passport or a driver's licence, or two secondary IDs (SSS valid IDs). It may also ask for proof of dependents, such as a marriage certificate; check with SSS. The same personal data goes on your Personal Data Sheet or biodata (see our employment hub). Joining Pag-IBIG too? Use the Pag-IBIG MDF working copy.
What will you pay after you register?
At ₱15,000 a month, an employee pays ₱750; a self-employed member pays ₱2,280.
Monthly SSS contribution at ₱15,000 a month, by member type
Member vs employer share, 2025 schedule still in force
- Member pays
- Employer pays
| Row | Member pays | Employer pays |
|---|---|---|
| Employee | ₱750 | ₱1,530 |
| Self-employed | ₱2,280 | ₱0 |
| Voluntary | ₱2,250 | ₱0 |
| Land-based OFW | ₱2,250 | ₱0 |
| Non-working spouse* | ₱2,250 | ₱0 |
Your exact amount depends on your salary bracket: run it in the SSS contribution calculator, then see what it builds toward in the SSS pension calculator. PhilHealth is separate (PhilHealth contribution calculator). Members who pay on their own cannot pay missed months late (SSS Pay contribution).
SSS number verification: how to check or recover your number
If you lost or forgot your number, SSS says to request verification at an SSS office, not to apply for a new one.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| You still have the online SS number slip or E-1 printout | Your number is printed on it. Keep the PDF and a paper copy |
| You forgot or lost the number | Request verification at an SSS office with the Request/Verification Form on the SSS forms page |
| You are not sure whether you registered years ago | Ask for verification before applying online; a second application can leave you with two numbers |
| You do not know what to bring | Call the SSS hotline 1455 before going |
Source: SSS Become a member and forms page; hotline from the SSS Pay contribution page. As of November 2026.
Two SS numbers? Which one SSS keeps
Ask SSS to cancel the extra numbers; your records move to the one it keeps. SSS keeps, in this order, the number that:
| Priority | SSS keeps the number that… |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has a UMID card or SS ID issued or pending |
| 2 | Has the most posted contributions |
| 3 | Has the latest posted contributions |
| 4 | Was issued earliest |
| Override | Was used in a final claim that SSS already settled |
Source: SSS Become a member. As of November 2026.
SSS online registration for My.SSS after you get your number
My.SSS at [member.sss.gov.ph](https://member.sss.gov.ph) is where you check contributions, generate payment reference numbers and file most benefits and loans. First-time online applicants get an activation link valid for 30 days.
| Form or account | What it is | Use it to |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 Personal Record | Your personal data and beneficiaries | Keep as your record (a copy duly received by SSS, with the correct sex, is on SSS's ID list) |
| E-4 Member Data Change Request | SSS's change form | Correct member data; switch to self-employed; kasambahay use it to convert a temporary number |
| My.SSS account | Your online member account | Contributions, payment reference numbers, benefit and loan filing |
| MySSS Card | ID plus bank debit card (Circular 2025-008) | Receive benefits and loans; needs a permanent number, My.SSS and PhilSys registration |
Source: SSS Become a member, forms page, MySSS Card and Circular 2025-008. As of November 2026.
Follow the portal's own sign-up screens rather than an old screenshot guide. New generic UMID cards stopped with the MySSS Card (October 2025); old UMID cards stay valid as ID. See our UMID guide and PhilSys ID guide.
Common mistakes on the SSS E-1
| Mistake | What happens | Do this instead |
|---|---|---|
| Applying online again because you forgot your number | Two SS numbers that SSS must cancel and merge | Request verification at an SSS office |
| Name or birth date not matching your PSA certificate | Corrections after generation need a branch visit | Copy from the PSA certificate before you submit |
| Leaving the number temporary | Contributions post, but no benefits or loans | Convert it with a PSA birth certificate or IDs |
| Using an e-mail you cannot open | The 30-day activation link expires unused | Use an inbox you check |
| Filing this working copy | It is not an SSS form | Transcribe onto the official form or online application |
Source: SSS 'Become a member' page. As of November 2026.
Legal basis: The 15% contribution schedule: RA 11199 Sec. 4(a)(9) and SSS Circulars 2024-006 to 2024-010. Online registration: required by SSS since 15 July 2020.
Primary sources: RA 11199 · SSS: Become a member
Buod sa Tagalog
Ang SSS E-1 (Personal Record) ang form ng iyong personal na detalye at mga benepisyaryo. Mula 15 Hulyo 2020, online na ang pag-apply ng SS number sa sss.gov.ph, at ang system na ang gagawa ng iyong SS number slip at E-1/E-6. Gamitin ang working copy sa itaas para ihanda ang bawat sagot bago mag-apply. Kung nawala ang iyong SS number, humiling ng verification sa SSS; huwag mag-apply ng bago. Hindi kami bahagi ng SSS.
Frequently asked questions
+How do I get an SSS number for the first time?
Apply online at sss.gov.ph. Since 15 July 2020, SSS requires first-time employees, self-employed members, non-working spouses and OFWs to register online. The system generates your SS number slip and the E-1/E-6. The number starts as temporary; make it permanent with a PSA birth certificate or IDs before you claim benefits or loans.
+Is the E-1 the same as the SS number slip?
No. The SS number slip shows your number; the E-1 Personal Record holds your personal data and beneficiaries. The online application produces both at the same time, so keep both. A member's copy duly received by SSS (with the correct sex shown) is on SSS's ID list, which helps when you have few other IDs.
+What if I lost my SSS number?
Request verification at an SSS office using the Request/Verification Form from the SSS forms page. SSS says not to apply for a new number. A second application leaves you with two numbers that SSS must later cancel and merge. Call hotline 1455 first if you are unsure what to bring.
+Can I register for SSS if I am unemployed or self-employed?
Yes. Self-employed people register online and pay the full 15% plus EC, from ₱760 a month. A non-working spouse of a paying member can register if 60 or under and never a member before, from ₱750 a month. People who leave a job can keep paying as voluntary members. Run your amount in our SSS contribution calculator.
+How do I get an SSS E1 form online?
Two ways. The online SS number application generates your E-1/E-6 when you register, and SSS still posts the E-1 on its forms page. To prepare your answers, fill the working copy on this page and download it as PDF or Word. It is not an SSS form and is never filed as one.
+Do I still need to go to an SSS branch after applying online?
Possibly. Contributions post to a temporary number, but benefits and loans need it made permanent with a PSA birth certificate or IDs, and SSS's kasambahay page lists the E-4 for that conversion (other members present the documents as SSS instructs). Corrections to a generated E-1 also need a branch visit. Ask SSS whether your case can be handled online before you queue.
+What if my SSS name doesn't match my PSA birth certificate?
Fix it before you claim anything. SSS handles changes to member data through the E-4 Member Data Change Request, and corrections after the online system has generated your E-1 need a branch visit. Bring your PSA birth certificate. Avoid the problem by copying your name and birth date straight from it when you first apply.
+Can my employer register me with SSS?
Your employer reports you, but you get the number yourself. Since 2020, prospective employees apply online for their own SS number. The employer then reports you within 30 days using form R-1A, through the Central Business Portal or My.SSS. Already have a number from a past job? Give that one.
Sources and references
- SSS: Become an SSS member (online registration, verification, two numbers) — Mandatory online SS number registration from 15 July 2020; temporary vs permanent numbers; cancellation of extra numbers. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS: Download forms and electronic applications — E-1 Personal Record, E-4 Member Data Change Request, Request/Verification Form. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS: List of valid IDs — Primary and secondary IDs: the PhilSys ID as primary; a member's copy of the Personal Record duly received by SSS with the correct sex indicated. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS Circular 2024-006 (2025 contribution schedule) — 15% rate, ₱5,000–₱35,000 salary credits, EC of ₱10 or ₱30. Circulars 2024-007 to 2024-010 cover kasambahay, self-employed, voluntary/NWS and OFW. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS: Non-working spouse — Eligibility and the 50% salary credit basis. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS: OFW member and Kasambahay pages — Compulsory OFW coverage; household employer rules. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS: Employer page — R-1A employment report within 30 days of hiring via CBP or My.SSS. (checked November 12, 2026)
- SSS Circular 2025-008 (MySSS Card) — MySSS Card replaces new generic UMID cards; requirements. (checked November 12, 2026)
- RA 11199 (Social Security Act of 2018) — Contribution schedule, Sec. 4(a)(9). (checked November 12, 2026)
This page is part of our SSS guides and calculators, inside the SSS, Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth and GSIS benefits hub.
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Deepak Middha, Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant with 18 years in hedge funds; writes and maintains sulat.ph. Every rate, ceiling, deadline and fee on this page is taken from the law or the agency's own circulars and official announcements and was checked against that source on November 12, 2026. Where a figure could not be confirmed officially, the page says so.
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