How to get a TIN ID online: the BIR Digital TIN ID
To get a TIN ID online, use the BIR Digital TIN ID: enroll in ORUS, update your email with your RDO if needed, upload a compliant 1x1 photo and generate the ID, or open it in the DICT eGovPH app. It is free, it works only if you already have a TIN, and BIR accepts it as a valid government-issued ID, subject to verification.
The TIN ID people search for online is the BIR Digital TIN ID. It is a digital reference for a TIN you already have, not a new registration: if you have never been issued a TIN, register with BIR first. Once you have one, there are two online routes and one paper card at the counter.
Choose your route
| Route | What you get | How it is verified |
|---|---|---|
| ORUS (orus.bir.gov.ph) | A Digital TIN ID you generate and save | Anyone can scan its QR code to check it online |
| DICT eGovPH app | The Digital TIN ID inside the app's ID wallet | Shown and checked only inside the eGovPH app, while it is open |
| Your RDO, in person | The physical TIN card | Presented as a card |
RMC No. 120-2023 introduced the Digital TIN ID in ORUS, and RMC No. 34-2026 added the eGovPH app from 24 April 2026. BIR recognizes both as valid government-issued identification, subject to authentication and verification. You do not need the physical card if you have the digital one.
Get it through ORUS
- Enroll an account in ORUS. If ORUS shows a maintenance notice, try again later.
- Make sure your RDO has your current email address. If it does not, send BIR Form 1905 (Registration Update Sheet) to your RDO by email or through the eServices TRRA portal.
- Upload your photo following BIR's rules: a 1x1 photo on a white background, taken within the last six months, facing the camera with both ears and eyes visible and a neutral expression. Hats, sunglasses, face masks and veils are not accepted, except religious head coverings that leave the face uncovered and accessories needed for medical reasons.
- Generate the Digital TIN ID and save the file.
The Digital TIN ID carries no signature; its QR code is what proves it. If your name, address or RDO changes, you can regenerate it after 30 days from the last generation, and it gets a new control number.
Or open it in the eGovPH app
Download the DICT eGovPH app from the App Store or Google Play and get your BIR Digital TIN ID there. Because an eGovPH ID is verified by presenting it inside the app, a screenshot of it is not the verifiable version. Keep the app ready when someone needs to check it.
The paper TIN card at your RDO
BIR's citizen's charter still lists the physical card for individual taxpayers, issued at the RDO where you are registered. Personal appearance is required and no representative may apply for you. Bring:
- BIR Form No. 1905, one original
- Your latest 1x1 photo
- A photocopy of a government-issued ID showing your name, address and birthdate (with proof of address if the ID has none)
- An affidavit of loss, if you are replacing a lost card
The first paper card is free; the charter lists a ₱100 fee to replace a lost or damaged one.
Keep it safe and share it carefully
The Digital TIN ID is free and not for sale. BIR warns that people who pay online sellers for "TIN ID assistance" risk getting an invalid or fake TIN or the wrong taxpayer type.
Keep the generated ORUS file unchanged: the QR code is what lets an employer or bank verify it. When an office accepts a copy, the ID photocopy maker prints the front and back of a card on one page for your specimen signatures, and the redaction tool hides details a recipient does not need. Their output is an image-based copy without selectable text, a working QR check or any digital signature, so it never replaces the ID itself.
Your TIN often goes with your digital national ID and UMID or MySSS card when you start a new job.
TIN ID questions
Is the Digital TIN ID a valid ID?
Yes. BIR recognizes both the ORUS and eGovPH versions as valid government-issued identification, subject to authentication and verification. The ORUS version is checked by scanning its QR code; the eGovPH version is checked inside the app.
Can I get a TIN ID online if I do not have a TIN yet?
No. The Digital TIN ID is for individual taxpayers with an existing TIN. Register with BIR first, then generate the digital ID.
How much does the Digital TIN ID cost?
Nothing. BIR states that the Digital TIN ID is free and not for sale. Only the replacement of a lost or damaged paper card carries a fee in the citizen's charter.