How to Get an NBI Clearance in the Philippines

In the Philippines, NBI Clearance is considered as one of the most common requirements that serve several purposes. While it can be used as a Valid Identification, it is also a proof that someone doesn’t have a “stained” criminal record.

There are several applicants who line up to get an NBI Clearance daily. For some who are new to this process, they might don’t know how to apply for one. Well, this article will guide you.

Requirements for Applying an NBI Clearance

Before heading to any NBI Clearance Outlet, be aware that the NBI requires you to present two (2) valid IDs.  Thus, prepare these beforehand. Here’s the list of valid IDs accepted by NBI Clearance Outlet:

Valid passport

Voter’s ID

Driver’s License

PRC License

SSS ID

GSIS UMID

Postal ID

School ID

Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID

Philhealth ID

NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate

Alien Certificate of Registration

Senior Citizen

Previous Copy of NBI Clearance

Note:     Some NBI Clearance Outlets may require you a Community Tax Certificate or Cedula together with the two (2) Valid IDs that you present.

NBI Clearance Fees

Depending on the purpose of your application, there is also a corresponding NBI Clearance fee. Here’s the list of fees for different purposes:

Purpose of Application                                                                                 Clearance Fee

Naturalization                                                                                                  P 415.00

Cancellation of Alien Certificate Of Registration (ACR)

Repatriation

Business Requirement                                                                                     P165.00

Change of Name

Permit to Carry Firearms

Adoption

NFA, POEA, PRA, SEC Requirement

Travel Abroad                                                                                                  P 115.00

Visa Seaman

Local Employment

Other Requirement

Steps in Applying for NBI Clearance

1. First, fill out and present the accomplished application form together with your two (2) valid ID’s to the Data Check Counter for checking if data are complete and correct. Accurately fill out the NBI Clearance Application Form. Otherwise, it will be returned to you for corrections.

2. Next, proceed to the Payment Counter and pay for the corresponding NBI Clearance fee (Refer to the NBI Clearance Fee above for the fees related to the purpose of your application).

3. The data on the application form will be encoded at the Data Entry or Encoding Counter. There is a PC monitor provided for the applicants to check any encoding error. The NBI Clearance Personnel will encode every detail that you have disclosed in your application form.

4. Picture-taking or image capture and scanning of the applicant’s fingerprints (Biometrics) will follow.

5. At the Image and Biometric Counter, name of applicant is automatically searched against the Name Database to check whether one has no or with namesake. If you have a namesake, further verification will be needed.

6. NBI Clearance certificate of one who has no namesake will be printed at the Printing Counter and released on the same date of application.

7. Meanwhile, those with namesakes are verified against the Criminal History Database to check whether one has criminal record/s. Those with namesakes are advised to proceed to the Releasing Counter. The release date is written at the back of the Official Receipt when to claim your NBI Clearance. The applicants with “Hit” Status will return to the NBI Clearance Outlet after Eight (8) working days. Those found to have criminal records are advised to proceed to the Quality Control for interview. Interviewers will require an applicant to execute an Affidavit of Denial if he is not the offender and Court Clearance/Order if he is the offender.