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Starting a new business or opening a new branch or office? We're here to help! We can power up your business in 2 easy steps.1

1These steps only apply to businesses with a contracted capacity of 5 to 499kW and do not include activities c/o the customer such as service entrance installation and securing documentary requirements and government permits.

 

 
Step

1

Fill out the application form and submit the required documents.

For a safe and convenient service application, you may apply for electric service via My Meralco.
 

You may also opt to avail of the services of private electrical contractors certified by Meralco (PECCBM)2. These contractors are third party service providers and electricians who are certified after complying with our technical standards, requirements and qualifications. They are also licensed by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB).

 

Certified contractors can assist you with your electric service application requirements – from securing documentary requirements and submission to Meralco to installation of service entrance. Check out our list of certified contractors as of July 1, 2022.

 

2Disclaimer: Private electrical contractors certified by Meralco are not employees, agents, subsidiaries or affiliates of Meralco. Transactions made with them are not the obligation of Meralco. Meralco shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions committed by them or for any transaction you have with them.

List of Requirements Business Types
Individual/Sole Proprietor Partnerships Corporations
Initial Requirements
  1. Authorization letter for customer's representative
  2. Electrical plan with Load Schedule, Single Line Diagram, and location sketch (signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer)
  3. Valid government ID of the customer and his representative
  4. Proof of ownership (Transfer Certificate of Title or Deed of Sale or Contract of Lease)
  5. BIR Certificate of Registration
  6. Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection3
Additional requirements Business Permit or DTI Registration Articles of Partnership
  1. SEC Registration with Articles of Incorporation
  2. Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
  3. Secretary's Certificate (authorized to sign the Meralco contract)

3If you are required to provide a building permit in compliance with the Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI), you need to secure a Power Line Operator (PLO) Certificate from Meralco. The PLO certificate is a requirement for the issuance of a building permit, as mandated by RA 11361 or the Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines (AOPL) Act. The PLO certificate is currently required in select LGUs only. To learn more about this new government requirement, click here.

 

Upon submission of requirements, Meralco will review your application. A Biz Partner Manager will coordinate with you and/or your certified contractor for the next steps.

 

If you availed of the services of a private electrical contractor certified by Meralco, you are assured of shorter4 average processing time for contract approval:

3days   For Ordinary Service Application (includes service drop and meter installation only)

7d   For Project Covered Application (includes 1-5 poles and transformer bank)

20d   For Project Covered Application (with more than 5 poles and transformer bank)

Contract approvals include the application, submission of documents, assessment of electrical plan, design of Meralco facilities and contract preparation.

4Shorter versus applications processed by contractors that are not certified

 

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2

Submit Certificate of Final Electrical Inspection (CFEI) to Meralco and await energization.

Submit the CFEI and signed contract and pay the corresponding fees (bill deposit5, cash advance, and other fees, if any). After which, MeraIco will proceed with the installation of facilities necessary to energize your electric service.

If you availed of the services of a certified contractor, here is the average processing time for energization:

3days   Ordinary Service Application (includes service drop and meter installation only)

20d   Project Covered Application (includes pole/s and transformer bank)

5The bill deposit is computed based on your submitted electrical plan and is equivalent to your estimated one (1) month billing.

Need to update your contract or bill details or upgrade your electrical load? You can easily do that via My Meralco.

Please see requirements below depending on the service modification type:

List of Requirements and Service Modification Types Business Types
Individual/Sole Proprietor Partnerships Corporations
Initial Requirements
  1. Authorization letter for customer's representative
  2. Valid government ID of the customer and his representative
  3. Proof of ownership (Transfer Certificate of Title or Deed of Sale or Contract of Lease)
  4. BIR Certificate of Registration
Additional requirements      
A. Change in contract details (e.g., misspelled names or change in marital status)
  1.  National Statistics Office or local civil registry corrected birth certificate
  2. National Statistics Office or local civil registry marriage certificate
  3. DTI registration
Articles of Partnership
  1. One valid government issued ID of authorized signatory and corporate secretary (with picture and signature)
  2. Board Resolution/ Secretary’s Certificate
  3. Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
  4. Amended SEC documents with Board of Directors
B. Addition or reduction of electrical load or remodeling of meter

Load Schedule (for addition or reduction of electrical load or remodeling of meter only)*

  1. Single Line Diagram
  2. Location Sketch
C. Relocation of meter DTI registration Articles of Partnership
  1. One valid government issued ID of authorized signatory and corporate secretary (with picture and signature)
  2. Board Resolution/ Secretary’s Certificate
  3. Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
  4. Amended SEC documents with Board of Directors

* If you are required to provide a building permit in compliance with the CFEI, you need to secure a Power Line Operator (PLO) Certificate from Meralco. The PLO certificate is a requirement for the issuance of building permit, as mandated by the RA 11361 or the Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines (AOPL) Act.

To learn more about this this new government requirement, click here.

 

Upon submission of requirements, a Biz Customer Service Engineer will coordinate with you within three (3) working days for the next steps.

Closing shop or moving to another location? You may request for the termination of your electric service via My Meralco.

Please see requirements below depending on the service modification type:

List of Requirements Business Types
Individual/Sole Proprietor Partnerships Corporations
Initial Requirements
  1. Letter of request from owner / authorized signatory
  2. Authorization letter if applicable
Additional requirements Valid ID of authorized signatory
  1. Articles of Partnership
  2. Valid ID of authorized signatory
  1. Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
  2. Secretary's Certificate (authorized representative)
  3. Valid ID of authorized signatory and corporate secretary

Upon submission of requirements via My Meralco, a Biz Customer Service Engineer will coordinate with you within three (3) working days for the next steps.

Service Application Requirements for Businesses

Note: Requirements can be submitted by your selected electrical contractor.

Requirements:

  1. Online Application
  2. Authorized letter for customer's representative
  3. Electrical Plan with Load Schedule, Single Line Diagram, and Location Sketch (signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer)
  4. Valid Government ID of a customer and representative
  5. Proof of ownership (Transfer Certificate of Title or Deed of Sale or Contract of Lease)
  6. BIR Certificate of Registration

Additional Requirements for Corporations:

  1. SEC Registration with Articles of Incorporation
  2. Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
  3. Secretary's Certificate (authorized to sign the Meralco contract)

Additional Requirements for Partnerships:

  1. Articles of Partnership

Additional Requirements for Individual/Sole Proprietorship:

  1. Business Permit or Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Permit

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