BIR TIN Verification Online

Whether you are a newly hired employee, a freelancer onboarding a new client, or an employer checking the TIN of your staff, verifying a Tax Identification Number in the Philippines is now fully online. The BIR has official channels for TIN verification, free and accessible from your phone or computer.

TIN Verification

4 Official Ways to Check Your BIR TIN — from the fastest online tool to manual email verification. No RDO visit required.

What is TIN Verification and Why Does It Matter?

TIN verification is the process of confirming that a Tax Identification Number is valid, active, and correctly assigned to the taxpayer who claims it. You need TIN verification in these situations:

You forgot your TIN and need to retrieve it
A new employer asks you to confirm your TIN before onboarding
You want to check if a TIN has already been issued under your name before applying
You received a TIN from a third party and want to confirm it is legitimate
You are checking for duplicate TINs in your name
A bank or government agency requires TIN confirmation before processing your application

TIN Verification vs TIN Inquiry: What is the Difference?

These two terms are used interchangeably, but they refer to two different things in the BIR system.

TIN Verification (also called TIN Validation) is used when you already know your TIN and want to confirm it is correct and active. You provide your TIN plus your personal details, and the system confirms whether they match.

TIN Inquiry is used when you do not know or cannot remember your TIN. You provide your full name, birthdate, and supporting information, and the BIR retrieves your TIN from the database.

Both services are free and available through ORUS and BIR Chatbot Revie.

TIN Verification by Different Methods

A quick overview of all official BIR TIN verification channels available in 2026.

ORUS TIN Verification Tool

The ORUS TIN Verification and BIR Registered Business Status Search Facility is the official primary tool recommended by the BIR for all TIN verification needs as of RMC 31-2024.

Visit the orus official website

TIN Verification Tool

Enter the TIN number you want to verify. No hyphens or dashes needed.
Enter the registered name associated with the TIN
Click Search or Verify
The system displays the result: whether the TIN is valid, the registered name, and the RDO where it is registered

What the results mean:

“TIN is valid and active” means the TIN exists and matches the name provided
“No record found” means the TIN does not exist or the name does not match the registered details
“TIN is inactive” means the taxpayer has filed for business closure or de-registration

You do not need an ORUS account to use the TIN verification tool. It is publicly accessible.

BIR Chatbot Revie

Chatbot Revie is the BIR’s official digital assistant and handles both TIN Inquiry and TIN Validation directly from the BIR website.

For TIN Validation through Revie:

Go to bir.gov.ph and click the Revie chatbot icon at the bottom right of the page

TIN Verification by Revie

Select your preferred language (English or Filipino)
Choose “TIN Validation” from the menu options
Enter your TIN and personal details when prompted
Revie returns the validation result instantly

For TIN Inquiry through Revie (if you do not know your TIN):

Open Revie on bir.gov.ph or go directly to revie.bir.gov.ph/tin-inquiry
Select “TIN Inquiry” from the services menu
Fill out the form with your:
First name, middle name, and last name
Date of birth
Valid email address
Mobile number
Selfie with your government ID (photo upload)
Front and back of your government ID
Submit the form and wait for the BIR to respond via email or SMS

TIN Inquiry responses through Revie are typically received within 1 to 3 business days. Revie is also available as a service on the BIR mobile app.

BIR Mobile TIN Verifier App

The BIR Mobile TIN Verifier App is a free smartphone application that allows taxpayers to conduct TIN validation and TIN inquiry directly from their phone in real time.

Download and install the BIR TIN Verifier App from your app store

Google PlayApp Store

Open the app and choose between “TIN Inquiry” or “TIN Validation”
For TIN Validation: enter your TIN and personal details
For TIN Inquiry: enter your full name, birthdate, and ID information
Submit and receive a real-time response from the BIR

The app works best for individual taxpayers checking their own TIN. Employers verifying employee TINs in bulk will find ORUS faster.

Email Verification via BIR Customer Assistance Division

If online tools are unavailable or you are overseas, you can verify your TIN by sending an email directly to the BIR Customer Assistance Division.

Email: contact_us@bir.gov.ph

What to include in your email:

Full registered name (as it appears on your BIR records)
Date of birth
TIN number (if you have it, for validation)
Scanned copy of a valid government ID
Contact number and return email address

Response time is typically 3 to 5 business days. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 37-2024, the BIR has standardized the email verification request format.

Manual Verification at Your RDO

Walk-in TIN verification at an RDO is still an option for cases where online methods fail, such as record mismatches, duplicate TIN issues, or corruption in the BIR database.

Important: Under RMC 31-2024, all RDOs are instructed not to accept requests for manual TIN Verification slips for employment purposes. Employers must use ORUS or Revie instead.

RDO walk-in verification is now reserved for:

Duplicate TIN consolidation
Name corrections and identity disputes
Cases where ORUS and Revie both return “No Record Found” despite having a known TIN
Deceased taxpayer TIN cancellation

What to bring for walk-in verification:

Valid government-issued ID (one primary or two secondary IDs)
If through a representative: Special Power of Attorney (SPA) plus IDs of both the taxpayer and the representative

Employer Compliance Alert

RMC 31-2024 — Effective Immediately

No More Manual RDO Slips

Revenue District Offices (RDOs) will no longer issue manual TIN verification slips for employers and HR departments. All employee TIN verifications must now be conducted through the online ORUS portal.

What HR Must Do Now

Use the ORUS portal for all employee TIN verifications
Maintain digital records of verification results
Update internal onboarding processes to remove RDO visit requirements
Train payroll staff on the new online verification workflow

Non-compliance may result in processing delays for BIR Form 2316 and annual ITR filing. Verify all employee TINs before year-end.

RMC 120-2023

Digital TIN ID Verification

The BIR’s Digital TIN ID includes a QR code that can be scanned to verify its authenticity and the holder’s registration status instantly.

Scan QR Code

Use any QR scanner app to read the code on the Digital TIN ID.

Instant Verification

The QR links to the BIR portal, confirming the ID’s validity in real time.

Tip: If the QR code redirects to a BIR-hosted verification page showing the holder’s name and TIN status, the Digital TIN ID is authentic. Any other redirect is a potential forgery.

Common TIN Verification Issues and Fixes

Your name spelling in the search may not match your exact registered name in the BIR database. Try alternate spellings, check for maiden vs married name, or verify via email at contact_us@bir.gov.ph.

An inactive status appears if you previously filed for business closure. If you are restarting operations, file BIR Form 1905 at your RDO to reactivate your registration.

This could indicate an identity error or a data entry mistake during your original registration. Visit your RDO immediately with your original registration documents and a valid ID to file for name correction.

Use ORUS TIN Inquiry or Revie to check by name and birthdate before assuming the employee is unregistered. Many employees have TINs from previous employers that were never communicated to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All four official TIN verification methods, ORUS, Chatbot Revie, the BIR Mobile TIN Verifier App, and email verification, are completely free of charge.

Employers can verify employee TINs through ORUS as authorized under RMC 31-2024. Verifying another individual’s TIN without authorization violates the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173).

TIN Inquiry through Revie typically takes 1 to 3 business days. TIN Validation, where you already know your TIN, returns a result instantly.

Yes. ORUS works on mobile browsers and the BIR Mobile TIN Verifier App is available on both Android and iOS.

Try alternate name spellings first. If still not found, send an email to contact_us@bir.gov.ph with your full name, birthdate, and a copy of your valid ID for manual lookup.

Conclusion

Verifying your BIR TIN in the Philippines is now a fully online process with four official methods available: the ORUS TIN Verification tool at orus.bir.gov.ph, Chatbot Revie at bir.gov.ph, the BIR Mobile TIN Verifier App on Android and iOS, and email verification through contact_us@bir.gov.ph. ORUS is the fastest option for both taxpayers and employers, returning instant results with no login required. Following RMC 31-2024, employers are now required to use ORUS or Revie to verify employee TINs instead of asking staff to obtain manual TIN Verification Slips from an RDO.

For cases where you have forgotten your TIN entirely, Chatbot Revie and the BIR Mobile App handle TIN Inquiry using your full name, birthdate, and a valid ID, with results returned within 1 to 3 business days. Complex issues such as duplicate TINs, name mismatches, or inactive records still require a walk-in visit to your assigned RDO.