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Each guide names its sources and last review date, and distinguishes official documents from personal copies. - [Official documents](https://dokus.app/en-ph/guides/official-documents/) - [Applications](https://dokus.app/en-ph/guides/work-applications/) ## [Barangay clearance requirements and how to get one](https://dokus.app/en-ph/barangay-clearance-requirements/) What barangay clearance requirements usually include, why they vary by barangay and purpose, and how to keep the signed original apart from your copies. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [Cedula requirements: getting your community tax certificate](https://dokus.app/en-ph/cedula-requirements/) Who pays the community tax, what to bring to the treasurer or barangay for a cedula, when it falls due, and how to keep the original apart from copies. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [CENOMAR requirements: order online or book a PSA appointment](https://dokus.app/en-ph/cenomar-requirements-online-appointment/) Get your PSA CENOMAR by online order, as a digitally signed E-Certificate or at a CRS outlet through the PSA appointment system, with the details and valid ID each needs. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [LTO renewal requirements for your driver's license](https://dokus.app/en-ph/lto-drivers-license-renewal-requirements/) The LTO renewal requirements for a driver's license: who qualifies, the medical certificate, CDE and demerit-point rules, and the LTMS portal and walk-in steps. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [National ID digital copy: download it through eGovPH](https://dokus.app/en-ph/national-id-digital-copy-download/) Download your Digital National ID through the eGovPH app or national-id.gov.ph, check it with the QR code and know when you need the ePhilID or the card. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [NBI clearance renewal: requirements and online renewal](https://dokus.app/en-ph/nbi-clearance-renewal-requirements/) Renew your NBI clearance online with courier delivery or at an NBI branch: who qualifies, the two valid IDs to bring and what to keep from the transaction. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [DFA passport renewal: book the appointment and get ready](https://dokus.app/en-ph/dfa-passport-renewal/) Renew your Philippine passport with the DFA: book through the official appointment system, check the requirements list for your case and avoid forfeited slots. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [Requirements for a police clearance from the PNP](https://dokus.app/en-ph/police-clearance-requirements/) Apply for a National Police Clearance on pnpclearance.ph: one valid government-issued ID, an appointment, online payment and the renewal without appearance. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [How to get a PSA birth certificate online or by appointment](https://dokus.app/en-ph/how-to-get-psa-birth-certificate/) Order a PSA birth certificate for delivery, get a digitally signed e-copy or book a PSA appointment, with the valid ID and details each route needs. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [PSA marriage certificate online: delivery, e-copy or walk-in](https://dokus.app/en-ph/psa-marriage-certificate-online/) Order a PSA marriage certificate online for delivery, get the digitally signed E-Certificate, or book a CRS outlet visit, with the marriage details each route asks for. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [How to get a TIN ID online: the BIR Digital TIN ID](https://dokus.app/en-ph/how-to-get-tin-id-online/) Get the free BIR Digital TIN ID through ORUS or the eGovPH app, prepare the photo BIR asks for, and know when the paper TIN card at your RDO still applies. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [UMID ID requirements now: applying for the MySSS Card](https://dokus.app/en-ph/umid-id-requirements-mysss-card/) SSS replaced the UMID card with the MySSS Card. See who can apply, what you need in My.SSS and the National ID, and what happens to your old UMID. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [Voter's certification online: requesting it from COMELEC](https://dokus.app/en-ph/voters-certification-online/) How to request a COMELEC voter's certification through an official online form or in person, what to bring when you claim it, and when it cannot be issued yet. Reviewed on November 10, 2026 ## [Free tools for ID photocopies, PDFs and signatures](https://dokus.app/en-ph/tools/) ID photocopy for specimen signatures, watermark, smaller PDFs, redaction and a signature on PDF. One document free every 24 hours. No upload. Reviewed on October 7, 2026