TM SIM Registration for Minors: Parent and Guardian Guide
A parent or guardian checklist for registering a minor’s TM SIM under Philippine law, including identity, consent, OTP, and safety requirements.
Quick answer: a TM SIM used by a person under 18 must be registered under the name of the minor’s parent or legal guardian. The adult provides consent, completes identity verification, uses the minor’s TM number and OTP, and supplies the information requested by Globe.
Reviewed July 30, 2026 by Zarak, Editorial Contributor. This rule comes from Republic Act No. 11934. Globe’s live form controls the final document fields.
Main guide: For the complete start-to-finish process, use the TM SIM registration online guide.
Minor Registration: Table of Contents
Who Registers a Minor’s TM SIM?
The parent or legal guardian is the registered subscriber and must consent to the registration. A minor should not use another adult’s identity without that adult’s knowledge and participation.
What the Parent or Guardian Should Prepare
- The minor’s TM SIM and 10-digit mobile number.
- A phone that can receive the OTP.
- The parent’s or guardian’s original, unexpired government-issued photo ID.
- The adult’s complete and accurate subscriber details.
- Consent to register the SIM for the minor’s use.
- Any additional relationship or guardianship information requested in the live form.
How to Register a TM SIM for a Minor
- Open Globe’s official SIM registration portal.
- Enter the minor’s TM mobile number and verify the OTP.
- Select the registration type that applies to a minor.
- Enter the parent’s or guardian’s information accurately.
- Upload the requested valid ID and complete the selfie check.
- Give the required consent and review every field.
- Submit and save the reference number.
For image and ID preparation, see the complete TM SIM registration requirements.
Privacy and Online-Safety Rules
- The adult should control the registration and OTP.
- Never post the child’s number, ID, selfie, or reference number publicly.
- Use only Globe’s official portal or in-person assistance.
- Teach the minor never to share OTPs or identity photos through chat.
- Report a lost phone or SIM quickly to limit misuse.
Common Problems and Solutions
The parent’s name does not match the ID
Use the exact legal name printed on the selected ID. Bring supporting documents to a Globe Store if a correction is required.
The selfie or ID is rejected
Use even lighting, keep the face and document fully visible, remove filters, and follow the live upload instructions.
The guardian is not the parent
Prepare proof of legal guardianship if Globe requests it. In-person assistance may be appropriate when the online form cannot verify the relationship.
The minor’s SIM was lost
The registered parent or guardian should request temporary barring and replacement. Use the lost TM SIM checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a minor register a TM SIM in their own name?
No. The law says registration is under the name of the parent or guardian, who gives consent and completes registration.
Which person receives the OTP?
The OTP goes to the TM number being registered, so the SIM must be available in a phone with network signal.
Can one parent register more than one child’s SIM?
Each SIM must be registered separately, with accurate information for the relevant user and responsible adult.
Can the details be changed when the user turns 18?
Ask Globe how to update or transfer the registered details when circumstances change; additional identity verification may be required.