# Dokus: English (Philippines)

> Practical guides for Philippine identity documents, certificates and personal copies.

Edition: en-PH. The page titles and descriptions below use this edition's language.
Read the linked page for its full procedure, limitations, official sources and review date.
Keep country-specific procedures within this edition. Dokus is independent of the issuers.

## Guides
- [Barangay clearance requirements and how to get one](https://dokus.app/en-ph/barangay-clearance-requirements/index.md): What barangay clearance requirements usually include, why they vary by barangay and purpose, and how to keep the signed original apart from your copies.
- [Cedula requirements: getting your community tax certificate](https://dokus.app/en-ph/cedula-requirements/index.md): 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.
- [CENOMAR requirements: order online or book a PSA appointment](https://dokus.app/en-ph/cenomar-requirements-online-appointment/index.md): 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.
- [LTO renewal requirements for your driver's license](https://dokus.app/en-ph/lto-drivers-license-renewal-requirements/index.md): 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.
- [National ID digital copy: download it through eGovPH](https://dokus.app/en-ph/national-id-digital-copy-download/index.md): 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.
- [NBI clearance renewal: requirements and online renewal](https://dokus.app/en-ph/nbi-clearance-renewal-requirements/index.md): 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.
- [DFA passport renewal: book the appointment and get ready](https://dokus.app/en-ph/dfa-passport-renewal/index.md): Renew your Philippine passport with the DFA: book through the official appointment system, check the requirements list for your case and avoid forfeited slots.
- [Requirements for a police clearance from the PNP](https://dokus.app/en-ph/police-clearance-requirements/index.md): Apply for a National Police Clearance on pnpclearance.ph: one valid government-issued ID, an appointment, online payment and the renewal without appearance.
- [How to get a PSA birth certificate online or by appointment](https://dokus.app/en-ph/how-to-get-psa-birth-certificate/index.md): 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.
- [PSA marriage certificate online: delivery, e-copy or walk-in](https://dokus.app/en-ph/psa-marriage-certificate-online/index.md): 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.
- [How to get a TIN ID online: the BIR Digital TIN ID](https://dokus.app/en-ph/how-to-get-tin-id-online/index.md): 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.
- [UMID ID requirements now: applying for the MySSS Card](https://dokus.app/en-ph/umid-id-requirements-mysss-card/index.md): 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.
- [Voter's certification online: requesting it from COMELEC](https://dokus.app/en-ph/voters-certification-online/index.md): 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.
- [Document guides for the Philippines](https://dokus.app/en-ph/guides/index.md): Practical guides for Philippine identity documents, certificates and personal copies.
- [Official documents in the Philippines: IDs, PSA certificates and clearances](https://dokus.app/en-ph/guides/official-documents/index.md): Find Philippine guides to the National ID digital copy, PSA birth and marriage certificates, CENOMAR, TIN ID, UMID, cedula, barangay clearance and more.
- [Clearances for jobs and applications in the Philippines](https://dokus.app/en-ph/guides/work-applications/index.md): Renew an NBI clearance or get a PNP police clearance for a job, a visa or another application, and keep a personal copy of each.

## Tools
- [Reduce PDF size for free](https://dokus.app/en-ph/reduce-pdf-size/index.md): Reduce PDF size of an ID or document scan to the upload limit of your form. One document free every 24 hours, then paid access. Nothing is uploaded.
- [Valid ID photocopy for 3 specimen signatures, free](https://dokus.app/en-ph/id-photocopy-3-specimen-signatures/index.md): Put both sides of your ID on one A4 page at real size, print it and sign three times. One document free every 24 hours, then paid access. No upload.
- [Redact a PDF for free](https://dokus.app/en-ph/redact-pdf/index.md): Redact a PDF or ID photo by covering details the recipient does not need. One document free every 24 hours, then paid access. Image-based output.
- [Put your signature on a PDF for free](https://dokus.app/en-ph/signature-on-pdf/index.md): Put your handwritten signature on a PDF for free. Photograph it on paper, remove the background and place it on the page. Nothing is uploaded.
- [Put a watermark on a photo or ID copy, free](https://dokus.app/en-ph/watermark-on-photo/index.md): Add a watermark on a photo, PDF or ID copy with who it is for and why. One document free every 24 hours, then paid access. Nothing is uploaded.
- [Free tools for ID photocopies, PDFs and signatures](https://dokus.app/en-ph/tools/index.md): ID photocopy for specimen signatures, watermark, smaller PDFs, redaction and a signature on PDF. One document free every 24 hours. No upload.
- [2x2 Picture with Name Tag, Free: 1x1 and Passport Size](https://dokus.app/en-ph/2x2-picture-with-name-tag/index.md): Make a 2x2, 1x1 or passport size ID picture with your name tag under it, from a photo taken at home. Free, and your photo is never uploaded.

## Shared product and policies
- [Dokus · Document Wallet & Scanner App for iPhone](https://dokus.app/index.md): Keep your passport, ID and driver's license in a private document wallet on iPhone. Scan documents, turn photos into PDFs and share watermarked copies.
- [Dokus plans: what is free and what Dokus Plus adds](https://dokus.app/plans/index.md): Dokus is free to download and use, with a limited number of documents, and you can try sharing with every tool for free. Dokus Plus adds unlimited documents and sharing, expiry reminders, and more.
- [Privacy Policy](https://dokus.app/privacy/index.md): Dokus is an independently developed app. For privacy questions or requests, write to support@dokus.app.
- [Terms of Use](https://dokus.app/terms/index.md): By using Dokus, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.
- [Accessibility](https://dokus.app/accessibility/index.md): Dokus is built entirely on Apple's native components, which is also what makes it work with iOS's accessibility features out of the box. This page summarizes what's supported today.
- [Subscription Terms](https://dokus.app/tools/terms-of-use/index.md): These terms apply to the subscription sold on dokus.app. The data it involves is described in the Subscription Privacy Policy.
- [Subscription Privacy Policy](https://dokus.app/tools/privacy-policy/index.md): This policy explains the data involved when you subscribe on dokus.app. The site's tools run in your browser: the documents you open in them are not sent to us.