NBI CLEARANCE
Requirements for NBI Clearance:
You need only two valid government-issued IDs. Any of the following are accepted for NBI clearance applications:
- Passport
- PRC card
- UMID
- PSA-issued birth certificate
- Voter’s ID
- PhilHealth ID
- TIN ID
- Driver’s license
- Postal ID
- Senior Citizen ID
- Police clearance
- PWD ID
- OFW ID
- National ID
- Marina ID
- Seaman’s Book
- Active and Valid email address
First-Time Jobseekers:
- Barangay Certification (Applicant should be a resident for more than 6 months)
- Oath of Undertaking
* Forms can be downloaded at DOLE website.
Make sure to provide valid IDs that meet the following requirements:
- Original copy (photocopies are not allowed)
- In good condition
- With a clear photo of the applicant
- Not expired
Steps on Online Registration:
Step 1: Create Your NBI Account Online
The first step is the NBI online registration. For this, visit the NBI Clearance website at (https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/) . On the homepage, you’ll be asked this question: DO YOU HAVE AN OLD NBI CLEARANCE ISSUED FROM 2014 TO PRESENT? Since it’s your first time applying, choose NO.
Then proceed with the account registration. After double-checking your details, mark the box that says READ AND ACCEPT TERMS OF SERVICES, check the I’M NOT A ROBOT box, and then click SIGN UP.
Step 2: Log In to Your Account
After you’ve created your online NBI clearance account, sign in using the email address and password you provided during the creation of your account.
Step 3: Fill Out the NBI Online Registration Form
On the Applicant Information page, you’ll find a form that needs to be completed. Key in your personal details carefully. After that, click the SAVE INFORMATION button, which you’ll find at the bottom of the page.
A pop-up reminder will ask you to double-check your details. If you’re good with them, click SUBMIT.
Step 4: Apply for the NBI Clearance Online
After turning in your personal information, it’s time for the actual NBI clearance application process. On the upper right corner of the screen, you’ll find the APPLY FOR CLEARANCE button. Click it to start the process.
A pop-up box will then prompt you to provide the types of IDs (and their numbers) that you’ll present on the day of your appointment.
To proceed to the next page, click I AGREE.
Step 5: Set Your NBI Clearance Appointment
You’ll be prompted to pick your preferred NBI clearance centre. After choosing your preferred branch, you’ll then select the appointment date and time. Note that the blue boxes on the appointment calendar are the vacant slots.
Important note: Decide on your appointment date carefully. Once you’ve paid the NBI clearance fee, you can no longer reschedule your appointment. Nevertheless, if you can’t make it on your appointment date and you’ve already made the payment, the NBI will give you a 15-day grace period to get your clearance at your nominated branch.
Step 6: Select Your Payment Option
After you’ve booked your NBI clearance appointment online, you’ll be asked to choose a payment option for your NBI clearance fee.
Here are some of your options:
- Over-the-counter bank payment – Metrobank, Chinabank, LANDBANK, UnionBank, Security Bank, RCBC, etc.
- Online bank payment – UnionBank, BPI, etc.
- Cash
- ECPay
- 7-Eleven
- Visa/Mastercard
- GCash
- Maya
- ShopeePay
- DragonPay
After choosing your payment option, click PROCEED.
Step 7: Pay the NBI Clearance Fee
The process of settling your NBI clearance fee will depend on your chosen payment option. For example, if you choose online banking, you’ll be directed to a separate banking portal where you’ll complete the transaction. For over-the-counter payments, you’ll receive a reference number.
How much is the NBI clearance fee? Currently, it costs ₱130. You’ll also need to pay an additional ₱30 for the system fee, for a total of ₱160.
Step 8: Go to the NBI Branch on Your Appointment Date
On the day of your appointment, head to your chosen NBI branch with the complete requirements. Because you’ve filed your application online, you can go straight to the encoding station where you’ll have your biometrics and photograph taken.
Step 9: Wait for Your NBI Clearance
Your NBI clearance will be released to you in a few minutes as long as there’s no hit. A hit means that you have a namesake who might have a criminal record with the NBI.
If you have a hit, the NBI will delay the issuance of the clearance. This will give them time to verify if the hit is actually yours or just your namesake's. You may be asked to return to the branch after a few days.
Non-appearance NBI renewal
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who can't return to the Philippines yet but need to renew their clearance can do so through the following steps:
Step 1: Complete the Requirements
The following are the NBI renewal requirements for Filipinos abroad:
- Old NBI Clearance (if you still have the original NBI Clearance issued in 2014, you don’t have to submit the NBI Form No. 5 or fingerprint form)
- A photocopy of your passport data page
- 1 pc recent 2x2 picture (must show your front face and have a white background; you must also take off your eyeglasses and not smile)
- Letter of authorization (if you’re applying via a representative)
- Online Registration: Register at NBI Clearance website (https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/) Input your complete address abroad.
- Proof of payment / receipt. Scan and print the official receipt and your reference number.
Step 2: Process the Renewal Application
Secure an online appointment via the NBI Clearance Online Registration and Application Services website and pay the required fees.
If you have an authorized representative, send all the requirements listed above to them, so they can process it. Note that only the main NBI office in Ermita, Manila accepts renewal applications from abroad. If you don’t have a representative, you can just directly mail the requirements to the NBI office address below. You don’t have to enclose your authorization letter.
Ms. Sandra P. Sobida
IRD – Mailed Clearance Section
National Bureau of Investigation
Taft Avenue, Ermita 1000 Manila, Philippines
Note: Complete the required documents before going to