Key takeaways
- The solo parent ID and booklet are free, must be issued within 7 working days of complete documents, and are valid for one year (RA 8972 Secs. 17–20 as amended by RA 11861).
- RA 11861 covers 12 situations, from a spouse's death or 6 months' abandonment to OFW families, unmarried parents, relatives and pregnant women.
- Living with a partner or a co-parenting arrangement disqualifies you, according to DSWD's February 2026 guidance.
- The ₱1,000 monthly subsidy is for solo parents earning minimum wage and below, and depends on your LGU: DSWD said only 291 LGUs were paying it in February 2026.
- The 10% discount and VAT exemption on baby items need an income of less than ₱250,000 a year and cover the child from birth to age 6.
Solo parent ID at a glance
| Fee | Processing time | Validity | Where to apply | Apply online? | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free (ID and booklet) | Within 7 working days from receipt of complete documents | 1 year; renew every year | Solo Parent Office of the province or city, Solo Parent Division of the municipality, or the local social welfare office (LSWDO) if neither exists | In some LGUs (example: Quezon City E-Services); DSWD's online system is in pilot | dswd.gov.ph |
As of November 2026. Sources: RA 11861 (RA 8972 Secs. 17–20 as amended); DSWD, 19 February 2026; Quezon City.
The seven-working-day deadline is in the law itself: the office must issue the ID “within seven (7) working days from receipt of complete documents.” Some websites say 30 days or two to four weeks; those figures do not come from RA 11861, so if your office takes longer, ask why. Disputes about an application must be resolved within five working days. Compare it with the other IDs in our government IDs table.
Who is qualified for a solo parent ID under RA 11861
RA 11861 rewrote the definition of a solo parent in Section 4 of RA 8972. It covers a parent left alone by one of seven events, plus five other groups of caregivers. The words in quotation marks are the law's own.
| Category | Who it covers (law's words where quoted) | Key condition |
|---|---|---|
| (a)(1) Rape | A parent who gave “birth as a consequence of rape, even without final conviction” | No conviction is needed |
| (a)(2) Death of spouse | “Death of the spouse” | Keeps and rears the child alone |
| (a)(3) Detention | “Detention of the spouse for at least three (3) months or service of sentence for a criminal conviction” | At least 3 months |
| (a)(4) Incapacity | “Physical or mental incapacity of the spouse as certified by a public or private medical practitioner” | Medical certification |
| (a)(5) Separation | “Legal separation or de facto separation for at least six (6) months” | At least 6 months, with sole care of the child |
| (a)(6) Nullity or annulment | “Declaration of nullity or annulment of marriage, as decreed by a court recognized by law”; divorce subject to existing laws | Sole care of the child |
| (a)(7) Abandonment | “Abandonment by the spouse for at least six (6) months” | At least 6 months |
| (b) OFW family | “Spouse or any family member of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), or the guardian of the child or children of an OFW” | OFW is low or semi-skilled and away for an uninterrupted 12 months |
| (c) Unmarried parent | “Unmarried mother or father who keeps and rears the child or children” | Keeps and rears the child |
| (d) Guardian, adoptive or foster parent | “Any legal guardian, adoptive or foster parent who solely provides parental care and support” | Sole care and support |
| (e) Relative | “Any relative within fourth (4th) civil degree of consanguinity or affinity of the parent or legal guardian” | After the parents' death, abandonment, disappearance or absence of at least 6 months |
| (f) Pregnant woman | “A pregnant woman who provides sole parental care and support to the unborn child or children” | Sole care and support |
Source: RA 11861, Sec. 4 of RA 8972 as amended. Lapsed into law 4 June 2022.
The children who count are those “living with and dependent upon the solo parent for support”: unmarried, unemployed and aged 22 or below, or older if they have a disability. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and older siblings can qualify under category (e) when the parents have died, disappeared, or been absent or have abandoned the child for at least six months.
Solo parent ID requirements by category
The category documents are listed in Section 19 of RA 8972 as amended, items (a) to (l), and must be authenticated or certified true copies. Every category except the pregnant woman's needs the children's birth certificates, and every category needs your sworn affidavit of sole care. For unmarried parents, guardians, relatives and pregnant women, the law also asks for an affidavit of a barangay official attesting to your residence and care of the child. The Revised IRR adds a Solo Parents Orientation Seminar before the ID is issued.
| Category | Category documents | Renewal each year |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | Child's birth certificate, complaint affidavit, medical record of the incident, sworn affidavit of sole care; no conviction needed | Sworn affidavit only |
| Death of spouse | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, sworn affidavit of non-cohabitation and sole care | Sworn affidavit only |
| Detention of spouse | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate, certificate of detention or of a sentence of at least 3 months (or the commitment order), sworn affidavit | The detention certificate or commitment order, and the sworn affidavit |
| Incapacity of spouse | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate or affidavit of cohabitation, medical record of the spouse's incapacity issued within the last 3 months, sworn affidavit | A new medical record and the sworn affidavit |
| Legal or de facto separation | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate, court decree of legal separation or, for de facto separation, an affidavit of two disinterested persons, sworn affidavit | The decree or separation affidavit, and the sworn affidavit |
| Nullity, annulment or foreign divorce | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate, court decree of nullity or annulment (or judicial recognition of a foreign divorce), sworn affidavit | The decree and the sworn affidavit |
| Abandonment | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate or your affidavit, affidavit of two disinterested persons, police or barangay record of the abandonment, sworn affidavit | Sworn affidavit only |
| OFW family | Child's birth certificate, marriage certificate, OFW's Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or equivalent, passport stamps showing 12 continuous months abroad, sworn affidavit | Check with the issuing office: the law's renewal list for this category refers to an item that does not exist |
| Unmarried parent | Child's birth certificate, CENOMAR (certificate of no marriage), barangay official's affidavit, sworn affidavit | CENOMAR, barangay official's affidavit and sworn affidavit |
| Guardian, adoptive or foster parent | Child's birth certificate, proof of guardianship, adoption or foster care, barangay official's affidavit, sworn affidavit | Barangay official's affidavit and sworn affidavit |
| Relative within 4th degree | Child's birth certificate, the parent's death certificate or a police or barangay record of their disappearance or 6+ months' absence, barangay official's affidavit, sworn affidavit | Barangay official's affidavit and sworn affidavit |
| Pregnant woman | Medical record of the pregnancy, barangay official's affidavit, sworn affidavit of sole care | The law states no yearly list for this category; ask the office |
| Income proof (for the subsidy and discount) | Affidavit of no employment with ITR, a DSWD social case study, or other verifiable proof of income | Needed again if you claim the subsidy or discount |
Source: RA 11861, Sec. 19 of RA 8972 as amended, items (a)–(l), checked 10 November 2026. “Check with the issuing office” marks the two renewal rules the law leaves unclear.
General documents most offices ask for
| Document | Notes | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Application form | One per applicant; list all qualifying children | Solo Parent Office, LSWDO, or the LGU's online service |
| Children's birth certificates | PSA copies | PSA outlet or online; a representative can request with an authorization letter for PSA |
| Sworn affidavit of non-cohabitation and sole care | Signed before a notary or authorised officer | Notary public (what a notary checks) |
| Barangay official's affidavit of residency and care | Required by law for unmarried parents, guardians, relatives and pregnant women; Quezon City asks every applicant | Your barangay hall; see our certificate of residency guide |
| Solo Parents Orientation Seminar certificate | Required before the ID is issued (Revised IRR Sec. 11(d)) | Your Solo Parent Office or social welfare office runs it |
| Valid ID | For identity checks at the interview | Any government ID, such as the national ID |
Sources: RA 11861 Sec. 19; Revised IRR Sec. 11(d); example LGU: Quezon City. Your LGU may ask for more papers.
We could not verify a national rule that you must have lived in the barangay for at least six months. RA 11861 does not set one, and Quezon City asks for a barangay affidavit of residency without a minimum period. If your barangay or LGU insists on a residency period, ask for the ordinance or rule it is applying.
How to apply for a solo parent ID: step by step
| Step | What to do | Time it takes | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Find your category in the table above | A few minutes | If two categories fit, choose the one with the documents you already have |
| 2 | Gather the category documents and the general documents | Varies; PSA copies may take longest | Order PSA certificates early |
| 3 | Have the affidavits signed and sworn | Depends on the notary | Bring a valid ID; do not sign the affidavit before you appear |
| 4 | Attend the Solo Parents Orientation Seminar (required by the Revised IRR) | Set by the LGU | Keep the certificate of attendance |
| 5 | Submit the form and documents to the Solo Parent Office, Division or LSWDO, or online | Varies by LGU | Quezon City: apply on QC E-Services, then go to the interview |
| 6 | Interview and assessment by a social worker | Varies by LGU | Answer questions about living arrangements truthfully |
| 7 | Verification and release of the ID and booklet | Within 7 working days of complete documents | Check the names and birth dates of your children on the card |
| 8 | Renew every year | Before the one-year validity ends | Rape and death-of-spouse categories: a new sworn affidavit only |
Steps follow DSWD's February 2026 guidance: form, orientation, assessment, verification. Release deadline: RA 11861.
In Quezon City, you file through QC E-Services and then attend an interview at the Solo Parent Welfare Office in the SSDD Building. Other cities and towns may use walk-in counters. The assessment is where an application can fail outright: if the social worker finds that you live with a partner or share parenting, the application is denied rather than delayed.
Solo parent ID fee, processing time and validity
| Item | Fee or rule | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Parent ID Card (SPIC) | Free: the office must “issue free SPIC” | November 2026 | RA 11861, RA 8972 Sec. 17(c) |
| Solo parent booklet | Free: “issue free booklets” | November 2026 | RA 11861, RA 8972 Sec. 17(d) |
| Processing | Within 7 working days of complete documents; disputes resolved within 5 working days | November 2026 | RA 11861 |
| Validity | “The SPIC and booklet are valid for one (1) year.” Renewal depends on the social worker's assessment; a card not renewed expires automatically | November 2026 | RA 11861, RA 8972 Sec. 20; Revised IRR Secs. 10 and 37(d) |
| Replacement of a lost ID | Check with the issuing office: the law makes the ID free but does not address replacements, and no LGU fee was found | November 2026 | RA 11861 |
| PSA certificates and notarization | Charged by PSA and the notary, not covered by the free-ID rule | November 2026 | How notarization works |
As of November 2026. Checked 10 November 2026.
Solo parent ID renewal and validity
Because the ID and booklet last only one year, solo parent ID renewal is an annual task. DSWD says the LGU checks each renewal and a social worker validates any change in status, such as a new partner or a spouse's return. Renewal depends on the social worker's assessment, and a card you do not renew expires automatically after one year (Revised IRR Secs. 10 and 37(d)). What you resubmit depends on your category: a new sworn affidavit only for rape, death of spouse and abandonment; the updated proof plus the affidavit for detention, incapacity, separation and nullity; the barangay official's affidavit and your affidavit for unmarried parents, guardians and relatives. The renewal table above lists each one.
If you lose the card, report it to the office that issued it and bring an affidavit of loss when you ask for a replacement. Ask in advance whether your LGU charges for replacing the card.
Solo parent ID benefits and who gets each one
Having the ID does not mean you get every benefit. Several have their own income test, and the cash subsidy also depends on your LGU's budget. The table shows the test for each.
| Benefit | What you get | Who qualifies | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cash subsidy | ₱1,000 a month | Solo parents “earning a minimum wage and below”, not receiving other cash aid; means-, pension- and subsidy-tested; only where the LGU funds it (291 LGUs in February 2026) | RA 8972 Sec. 15(a) as amended; DSWD, 19 February 2026 |
| 10% discount + VAT exemption | On baby's milk, food and micronutrient supplements, sanitary diapers, prescribed medicines, vaccines and medical supplies | Unemployed, or income of “less than Two hundred fifty thousand pesos (P250,000.00) annually”; for the child from birth until age 6; show the SPIC and the solo parent booklet | RA 8972 Sec. 15(b) as amended; Revised IRR Secs. 33(b) and 34 |
| PhilHealth | Automatic coverage, premiums paid by the national government | All solo parents; those in formal jobs share premiums with the employer | RA 8972 Sec. 15(c) as amended |
| Scholarships | DepEd, CHED and TESDA scholarships, plus a full scholarship for one child | Subject to each program's qualifications | RA 8972 Sec. 9 as amended |
| Housing | Priority in government low-cost housing projects | Subject to the housing agency's rules | RA 8972 Sec. 15(e) as amended |
| Telecommuting priority | Priority in the employer's telecommuting program | Solo parent employees | RA 8972 Sec. 7 as amended |
| Parental leave | Up to 7 working days a year with pay | After at least 6 months of service; see our leave guide | RA 8972 Sec. 8 as amended |
| Protection from work discrimination | Employer may not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment | Solo parent employees | RA 11861 |
As of November 2026. Sources: RA 11861; subsidy count from DSWD, 19 February 2026.
Two age limits cause confusion. A child counts as your dependent up to age 22, or older with a disability, so you keep the ID while your children are in college. The 10% discount, however, covers only items for a child from birth until age 6. A parent of a 10-year-old can hold a valid ID and still get no discount at the pharmacy.
| Rule | Age or limit | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| Dependent child | 22 or below (older if the child has a disability); unmarried and unemployed | Whether you count as a solo parent at all |
| 10% discount | Birth until age 6 | Which child's items are discounted |
| Discount income test | Less than ₱250,000 a year | Whether you get the discount |
| Cash subsidy income test | Minimum wage and below | Whether you get the ₱1,000 |
Source: RA 11861, Secs. 3(b) and 15 of RA 8972 as amended.
On leave, one line is enough here: solo parent employees with at least six months of service get up to seven working days of paid parental leave a year, regardless of employment status. How to claim it, and what to do if an employer refuses, is explained in our solo parent leave guide.
Some summaries of the 2022 rules mention a 20% discount on hospital bills for solo parents. That discount is not in Section 15 of the amended law, so do not rely on it unless your Solo Parent Office shows you the rule. Seniors and PWDs who are also solo parents keep their own benefits; see our PWD ID guide and senior citizen ID guide.
Legal basis: RA 11861 (2022), amending RA 8972: Sec. 4 (definition), Sec. 15 (subsidy, discount, PhilHealth, housing), Secs. 7–9 (telecommuting, leave, scholarship), Secs. 17–20 (SPIC), Sec. 26 (penalties).
Primary sources: RA 11861 on Lawphil · DSWD release, 19 February 2026
Do I qualify? A quick decision table
| Your situation | Category | Can you get the ID? |
|---|---|---|
| Your spouse died and you raise the children alone | (a)(2) | Yes |
| You separated from your spouse 4 months ago | (a)(5) | Not yet: wait until 6 months |
| Your spouse has been in jail for 2 months | (a)(3) | Not yet: the law needs at least 3 months |
| You never married and raise your child alone | (c) | Yes |
| You raise your child alone but now live with a new partner | None | No: cohabitation disqualifies |
| You and your ex share custody and decisions | None | No: co-parenting disqualifies |
| Your spouse is an OFW, away 14 months straight in a low- or semi-skilled job | (b) | Yes, subject to the office's assessment of the job |
| Your spouse is an OFW but comes home every 8 months | (b) | No: 12 uninterrupted months are required |
| You are the grandmother; the parents left 8 months ago | (e) | Yes |
| You are pregnant and supporting the child alone | (f) | Yes |
| You qualify but earn ₱300,000 a year | Any | Yes, but no 10% discount; the cash subsidy only if your earnings are minimum wage or below |
| You qualify and earn above minimum wage but under ₱250,000 | Any | Yes; discount possible, cash subsidy not |
Based on RA 11861 Sec. 4 and DSWD's February 2026 guidance. The social worker's assessment is final at the application stage.
Common reasons a solo parent ID is denied
| Problem | Why it happens | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Living with a partner | DSWD guidance excludes cohabitation | None while the arrangement continues; the ID is for sole care |
| Co-parenting with the other parent | Shared parenting is not sole care | Apply only if care and support are truly yours alone |
| Shared custody, care and support with the other parent | Neither parent qualifies when parenting is shared; occasional help or gifts do not count against you (Revised IRR Sec. 35) | Disclose the arrangement; the social worker decides |
| Separated or abandoned for less than 6 months | The law sets a 6-month minimum | Reapply once 6 months have passed |
| OFW spouse not low or semi-skilled, or away less than 12 months | Category (b) has both conditions | Bring the OEC and passport stamps showing 12 continuous months |
| Missing barangay affidavit or orientation certificate | General documents incomplete | Get the barangay official's affidavit and attend the orientation seminar, which every applicant must take |
| Income above ₱250,000 (discount only) | The discount has an income test | You can still get the ID and other benefits |
| Lost ID | Card misplaced | Ask for a replacement with an affidavit of loss |
| Office says it takes 30 days | Local practice, not the law | Point to the 7-working-day rule in RA 8972 Sec. 20 as amended; ask for the dispute to be resolved within 5 working days |
Sources: RA 11861; DSWD, 19 February 2026.
Penalties for fake solo parent claims and refused benefits
| Offence | Penalty | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Misrepresenting status or falsifying documents to get benefits | Fine of up to ₱50,000, imprisonment of 6 months to 1 year, or both | RA 8972 Sec. 26 as amended |
| Denying benefits to a solo parent, first offense | Fine of ₱10,000 to ₱50,000, 6 months to 1 year, or both | RA 8972 Sec. 26 as amended |
| Denying benefits, later offenses | Fine of ₱100,000 to ₱200,000, 1 to 2 years, or both | RA 8972 Sec. 26 as amended |
Source: RA 11861. Checked 10 November 2026.
The fraud penalty covers anyone who “misrepresents status or falsifies any document to avail of the benefits.” The sworn affidavit of non-cohabitation is the document most at risk here: signing it while living with a partner can lead to the fine or jail term above, on top of losing the ID.
DSWD online solo parent ID system: status as of November 2026
4 June 2022
RA 11861 lapses into law.
1 November 2022
The Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations take effect.
23 October 2025
DSWD soft-launches an online Solo Parent ID System to simplify application, verification and issuance; pilot runs November to December 2025.
19 February 2026
DSWD says it is completing the unified ID system, with pilots in Mandaluyong, Muntinlupa, Rodriguez and Cainta, and a nationwide target in the succeeding quarters of 2026.
10 November 2026
We found no official announcement of a nationwide go-live. Apply through your LGU unless it tells you to use the DSWD system.
If you live outside the pilot areas, apply the usual way at your city or municipal office. Use only links from dswd.gov.ph or your LGU's own website, and never pay a page or social-media account that offers to process a solo parent ID; the ID is free by law.
Where your solo parent ID number is used
Government job applicants declare a solo parent ID number in item 40(c) of the personal data sheet. The cash subsidy and the discount both need income proof, and some offices ask for a barangay certificate of indigency as part of a social case study; ask your Solo Parent Office before you get one. See every ID and clearance side by side on the government documents hub.
Buod sa Tagalog
Para sa solo parent ID, kailangan ang birth certificate ng mga anak, sworn affidavit na hindi ka nakikisama sa partner at ikaw lang ang nag-aalaga, barangay certification, at ang patunay ng iyong kategorya, gaya ng death certificate ng asawa. Mag-apply sa Solo Parent Office o sa social welfare office ng inyong lungsod o bayan. Libre ang ID at booklet, dapat ilabas sa loob ng pitong working days kapag kumpleto ang papeles, at may bisa ito ng isang taon kaya kailangang i-renew taon-taon. Ang ₱1,000 na buwanang ayuda ay para lang sa kumikita ng minimum wage pababa at depende pa sa budget ng LGU.
Frequently asked questions
+What are the requirements for a solo parent ID?
Bring the application form, your children's PSA birth certificates, a sworn affidavit of non-cohabitation and sole care, a barangay certification of residency and care, and the proof for your category, such as a spouse's death certificate or the OFW's employment certificate and passport stamps. You must also attend a solo parent orientation seminar before the ID is released. Add income proof if you want the subsidy or discount.
+Who is qualified as a solo parent under RA 11861?
A parent left alone by the spouse's death, detention of at least three months, incapacity, separation or abandonment of at least six months, nullity or annulment, or a child born of rape. It also covers the family of a low- or semi-skilled OFW away 12 straight months, unmarried parents, guardians and foster parents, relatives within the fourth degree, and pregnant women giving sole care.
+How long is the solo parent ID valid and how do I renew it?
The ID and booklet are valid for one year under RA 8972 Section 20 as amended, so you renew every year; an unrenewed card expires automatically. For rape, death of spouse and abandonment, only a new sworn affidavit is needed. Other categories resubmit their updated proof or the barangay official's affidavit with your affidavit. A social worker assesses each renewal.
+How much is the solo parent cash subsidy, and who gets the ₱1,000?
The law grants ₱1,000 a month to solo parents earning minimum wage and below who do not receive other cash assistance. It is funded by the LGU, so it depends on your city or town's budget; DSWD said in February 2026 that only 291 LGUs were paying it. Ask your Solo Parent Office whether your LGU pays it and how often.
+What is the 10% solo parent discount and what items does it cover?
It is a 10% discount plus VAT exemption on baby's milk, food and micronutrient supplements, sanitary diapers, prescribed medicines, vaccines and medical supplies, for a child from birth until age 6. You qualify only if you earn less than ₱250,000 a year. It does not cover groceries in general, and there is no 20% hospital discount for solo parents in the law.
+Can a live-in or separated parent get a solo parent ID?
A separated parent can, once the legal or de facto separation has lasted at least six months and they give sole care of the child. A live-in parent cannot: DSWD's February 2026 guidance says a solo parent has no cohabitation or co-parenting arrangement. If you are living with a new partner, or sharing parenting with your ex, the application will likely be denied.
+Can the spouse of an OFW get a solo parent ID?
Yes, if the OFW is low or semi-skilled and has been working abroad for an uninterrupted 12 months. The spouse, another family member or the guardian of the OFW's children can apply. Bring the child's birth certificate, the marriage certificate, the OFW's Overseas Employment Certificate or equivalent, passport stamps showing 12 continuous months, and a sworn affidavit.
+How many days does it take to get a solo parent ID? Is it free?
The law says the ID must be issued within seven working days from receipt of complete documents, and disputes must be resolved within five working days. The ID and booklet are free. You still pay for supporting papers such as PSA certificates and notarization. If an office quotes 30 days, ask it to follow the seven-working-day rule in RA 8972 as amended.
+Can grandparents or relatives apply for a solo parent ID?
Yes. Category (e) covers any relative within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, such as a grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling, who cares for the child after the parents' death, abandonment, disappearance or absence of at least six months. Bring the child's birth certificate, the parent's death certificate or a police or barangay record of their absence, a barangay official's affidavit and your sworn affidavit.
+Can a pregnant woman apply for a solo parent ID?
Yes. RA 11861 added pregnant women who provide sole parental care and support to the unborn child as a category of solo parent. The law lists a medical record of the pregnancy, an affidavit of a barangay official and your sworn affidavit of sole care. You also attend the orientation seminar. Ask your Solo Parent Office which medical record it accepts before your visit.
Related formats and guides
Official sources
- RA 11861 – Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act — Categories, children, documents per category, free SPIC, 7-working-day issuance, 1-year validity, benefits and penalties. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
- DSWD: misconceptions on the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act — 19 February 2026: subsidy depends on the LGU (291 LGUs), cohabitation rule, application steps, unified ID pilots. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
- DSWD: online Solo Parent ID system soft launch — 23 October 2025 soft launch and November–December 2025 pilot. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
- DSWD NCR Citizen's Charter: Provision of Assistance to Solo Parents — Revised IRR effective 1 November 2022. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
- Revised IRR of RA 8972 as amended by RA 11861 (29 Sep 2022) — Orientation seminar (Sec. 11(d)), renewal on assessment and automatic expiry (Secs. 10, 37(d)), discount and booklet (Secs. 33(b), 34), limitation of benefits (Sec. 35); text on a secondary host. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
- Quezon City: solo parent ID requirements — Example LGU: orientation certificate, affidavits, QC E-Services application and interview; last updated 2 October 2025. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
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