
Looking to clear your name? The National Bureau of Investigation has made NBI Clearance available an online appointment form which you can fill out, print, and bring to any NBI clearance center. You may also schedule your personal appearance through the same online appointment form.
As we know NBI Clearance is a mandatory identification requirements required by different Government Agencies and Private Companies who are seeking for Employees.
If you are new in applying NBI Clearance and don’t have any idea how to apply for Online Appointment, We will guide you how to do that, things needed and some helpful tips.
What is NBI Clearance for?
NBI Clearance is the Philippine police clearance issued by the National Bureau of Investigation. NBI clearance tells if there have been criminal cases filed in the courts of the Philippines against individual person or simply NBI clearance is a proof that an individual is cleared from any criminal offense or derogatory records. It is not limited to only a certain locality; it covers the entire Philippines.
Uses for NBI Clearance
AS PROOF OF IDENTITY
You can use your NBI Clearance as an identification card for many different transactions to apply for a business permit or an SSS membership. You can also use it for securing your driver’s license, marriage license, professional license, or even firearm license. You can use to any government agencies transactions as a valid ID.
TO MAKE CHANGES IN LEGAL DOCUMENTS
If your birth or marriage certificate has errors in name or gender, you can use your NBI Clearance as a valid ID to help you apply for correction or changes.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
Private companies require you to get an NBI Clearance to prove that you don’t have any
criminal offense or derogatory records before they accept you as an employee.
TRAVEL ABROAD
You’re planning to go on a vacation abroad, you’ll need an NBI Clearance for immigration purposes. You can also use it to secure your visa to different countries.
NBI Clearance Requirements
- Valid Identification Cards or Valid IDs
- NBI Clearance Online Appointment Reference Number must be paid
- Personal Appearance in NBI Clearance Branch
Valid id’s accepted in applying NBI Clearance
- Valid Philippine Passport
- Voter’s ID
- Driver’s License
- PRC License
- SSS ID
- GSIS UMID
- Postal ID
- School ID
- TIN ID
- Philhealth ID
- Alien Certificate of Registration
- Senior Citizen
- Previous Copy of NBI Clearance
Valid ID documents presented in NBI Clearance must:
- Be issued by a governmental organization or the school which you currently attend to.
- Be an original document — photocopied documents are not acceptable.
- Be valid and current — expired documents (bearing expiration dates that have passed) are not acceptable, no matter how recent the expiration may be.
- Bear the applicant’s full name.
- Bear a recent recognizable photograph that clearly matches.
- Be in good condition, with clearly legible text and a clearly visible photograph.
Proper Dress Code in Applying NBI Clearance
Appropriate Clothing for Male in Applying NBI Clearance:
- Polo or Polo shirts
- Pants
- A pair of closed shoes is highly encouraged whether it is a rubber or leather shoes
Appropriate Clothing for Female in Applying NBI Clearance:
- Sleeved top or blouses
- Blouse with sweater
- Turtleneck tops
- Shirt dress worn with pants
- Tailored dress
How Much is the NBI Clearance?
NBI Clearance fees for New Applicant
The NBI Clearance fee for new applicant is PHP 130 plus PHP 25 system fee for the e- payment service, for a total of PHP 155.
NBI Clearance fees for Renewal
The NBI Clearance Quick Renewal fee is PHP 330 (PHP 130 clearance fee + PHP 200 express delivery fee), plus a PHP 25 e-payment service fee, for a total of PHP 355. The express delivery fee may be higher depending on your delivery address.
NBI Clearance payment methods:
- Bank over the counter – Cash deposit at BDO, BPI,
- Metrobank, PNB, Security Bank, UnionBank, or any partner bank
- Online bank – Payment via the online banking facility of a partner bank
- Bayad Center – Cash payment at any Bayad Center outlet or its partners nationwide
- MultiPay – Payment via MultiPay wallet or at any Bayad Center-MultiPay outlet
- ECPay – Payment at any ECPay outlet such as RD Pawnshop and San Mig Food Avenue
- 7-Eleven – Payment using the CLiQQ kiosk at a 7-Eleven branch
How to pay for the NBI Clearance?
- Choose your preferred payment option on the right side
of the Appointment page. - The Payment box will show a reference number and the
total amount to be paid. Write down the reference
number and click the Accept button. - Go to the nearest branch of the payment option you
selected. - Pay for the NBI Clearance fee using your reference
number. - To check if your payment accepted by the system, sign
in to your NBI Clearance online account and click the
Transactions button on the left menu. The status should
show “Paid” instead of “Pending.”
Complete List of NBI Clearance Branches |
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Agoo, La Union - Sta Barbara |
Marikina Riverbank 84 A Bonifacio Ave., Marikina City |
Lucena - LUCDO NIA Compound, Genes Aguilar St. Lucena City |
LRT-North Mall LRT Caloocan Mall, Rizal Ave. Ext. Caloocan City |
Lipa City Hall Lipa City, Batangas |
Legaspi - BRO Quezon Avenue, Legazpi City |
Las Pinas City SM Centre Point, Las Pinas City |
Laoag - LADO Brgy. 10, P. Gomez St., Laoag City |
La Union - IRO Aguila Road, Sevilla Norte, San Fernando City |
Koronadal - CEMRO Ace Centerpoint, Cor. Osmena, Posadas St., Koronadal City |
Kidapawan City, Cotabato Kidapawan City, Cotabato |
Jolo, Sulu Bangkal, Patikul, Sulu |
J-Centre Mall J Centre Mall, Bakilid, Mandaue City, Cebu |
Isabela - ISDO National Highway, Brgy. Osmena, Ilagan, Isabela |
Insular Square-Cebu City Insular Square, North Highway, Basak, Mandaue City |
Iloilo - WEVRO Duran St., Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City |
Iligan - ILDO IBP Bldg., Bedelles St., PAIA-O, Iligan City |
Iba Zambales Branch Livelihood Bldg., Zone IV, Iba, Zambales |
Geege Mall-Ozamiz City Burgos St., Ozamiz City |
EVRO - Tacloban NBI Bldg., Sto. Nino Exit, Tacloban City |
Duty Free Fiesta Mall - Ninoy Aquino Ave Paranaque City |
Dumaguete Dumdo - Capitol Area Daro Dumaguete City |
Dipolog Dipdo - Quezon Avenue Sta Isabel Dipolog City |
Davao Semro - JP Laurel Avenue Davao City |
Dagupan Dado - AB Fernandez West Dagupan City |
Daet Camarines Norte - Provincial Capitol |
Cotabato ARMM - Governor Gutierrez Ave. |
CLA Central Mall - Brgy Binan, Pagsanjan Laguna |
City Mall Kalibo Aklan - F Quimpo Ext. Connecting Mabini St. and Toting Reyes St. Barrio Andagao |
City Mall Kalibo Aklan - F Quimpo Ext. Connecting Mabini St. and Toting Reyes St. |
City Mall Imus Cavite - Anabu |
Choice Market Ortigas - Ortigas Ave. Ext Rosario Pasig City |
Central Mall Lapu Lapu Cebu City |
Cebu Cevro - Escario St. Capitol Site |
CB Mall - Urdaneta City Pangasinan |
Cavite Cavido - JP Rizal St. Kaybagal South Tagaytay City |
Calapan Mindoro - Sitio Cuatro Aguas Brgy Sta Isabel |
Cagaya De Oro - Nemro |
Cabcabon, Brgy Banga |
Cabanatuan Cabdo - Llanera St. Old Provincial Capitol CMPD |
Butuan CARAGA - 4th St. Guingona Subd. Brgy JP Rizal |
Bulacan Baldo - Capitol Compound Guinhawa City, Malolos Bulacan |
Bogo - Cebu City |
Bermal Mall Baclaran Paranaque City |
Bayombong Baydo Nueva Vizcaya - Capitol Compound |
Bayawan City, Negros Oriental - New Gov't Center, Sitio |
Batangas Calabarzon - Capitol Site |
Bansalan, Davao City |
Balayan, Batangas - Plaza Rizal |
Balanga, Bataan - Provincial Capitol Compound |
Baguio City CAR - Uppers Session Road |
Bacoor, Cavite - Bacoor Government Center Molino Blvrd |
Bacdo-Bacolod - Aguinaldo St. Bacolod City |
Antique - San Jose De Buenavista |
Angeles City, Pampanga - Robinson Place Mac Arthur Highway, Balibago |
Alimall Araneta Center Cubao Quezon City |
Agusan Del Sur - Provincial Center Government Patin-ay Prosperidad |
Marilao Municipal Hall Beside PNP Station of Marilao, Bulacan |
Masbate City Masbate City Hall, Masbate City |
Mati, Davao City of Mati, Davao Oriental |
Metro Town Mall-Tarlac Mac Arthur Hi-Way, Cor. Juan Luna St., Tarlac City |
Montalban City Hall Ground Flr. Municipal Hall, Montalban, Rizal |
Muntinlupa City 2nd Flr., StarMall Alabang, Muntinlupa City |
Naga - NAGDO Maria Cristina St., Naga City |
Naga-Cebu City Hall Bldg., East Poblacion, Naga City, Cebu |
NBI Clearance Center Manila UN Avenue, Manila |
NBI-Mandaluyong Shaw Center Mall, 360 Shaw Blvd., Cor. 9 De Febrero, Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City |
Olongapo - OLDO 17 Kentucky Lane, Upper Kalaklan, Olongapo City |
Ormoc-Gaisano Mall Gaisano Capital Mall, Ormoc City |
Oroquieta City Capitol Area, Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental |
OSSCO - Baguio POEA-CAR, Abriol Bldg., Lower Magsaysay Ave., Baguio City |
OSSCO - Cagayan De Oro Cagayan De Oro City |
OSSCO - Calamba POEA Bldg., Ground Flr., Brgy. Parian, Calamba City |
OSSCO - Cebu SM North Reclamation, Mabolo, Cebu City |
OSSCO - Clark Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga |
OSSCO - Davao Gaisano Mall Davao, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City |
OSSCO - Koronadal 4th Floor of Koronadal City Hall, Koronadal City |
OSSCO - Tacloban DOLE Compound, Trece Martirez St., Tacloban City |
OSSCO - Zamboanga Zamboanga City |
OSSCO-SFDO La Union Manna Mall, San Fernando City, La Union |
Pagadian - PAGDO Balgu Bldg., Capitol Cmpd., Pagadian City |
Palawan On Wheels Puerto Princesa, Palawan - On Wheels |
Pampanga - CELRO Capitol Compound, San Fernando City, Pampanga |
PHILPOST - Bangui, Ilocos Norte Bangui Post Office, San Lorenzo, Bangui, Ilocos Norte |
PHILPOST - Boac, Marinduque Boac, Marinduque |
PHILPOST - Caloocan Central Jordan Plain Subd., Brgy. Sta. Monica, Caloocan City |
PHILPOST - Candon City, Ilocos Sur Candon City Post Office, Old Municipal Hall Bldg., San Juan, Candon City, Ilocos Sur |
PHILPOST - Digos City Cor. Estrada St., Digos City, Davao del Sur |
PHILPOST - Dinalupihan, Bataan Dinalupihan Post Office, Municipal Cmpd., Brgy. San Ramon, Dinalupihan, Bataan |
PHILPOST - Gen. Santos City Gen. Santos Post Office, Roxas Ave., Brgy. Dadiangas, East 9500, General Santos City |
PHILPOST - Manila Post Office Bldg., Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila |
PHILPOST - Pagbilao, Quezon Pagbilao, Quezon |
PHILPOST - San Fernando City Brgy. Catbangen, San Fernando City, La Union |
PHILPOST - San Juan Central Old City Hall Cmpd., N. Domingo St., San Juan City |
PHILPOST - San Narciso, Zambales San Narciso, Zambales Post Office Ground Floor, Municipal Hall Bldg., Mayor St., Libertad, San Narciso, Zambales |
PHILPOST - San Narciso, Zambales Post Office Ground Floor, Municipal Hall Bldg., Mayor St., Libertad, San Narciso, Zambales |
PHILPOST - Tagum City Tagum City, Davao |
POEA POEA - Blas F. Ople Bldg., Edsa cor. Ortigas Ext. Mandaluyong City |
Puerto Princesa - PUERDO Taft St., Brgy. Liwanag, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
Quezon City Hall Makatarungan St. Diliman, QC |
Rizal District Office 1st Floor, Old Municipal Bldg. Kadalagahan St., Brgy. San Isidro, Taytay, Rizal |
Robinson's - Cainta Level 2 Junction, Cainta, Rizal |
Robinson's - Dasmarinas Robinson's Palapala, Dasmarinas, Cavite |
Robinson's - Galleria Basement 1, Ortigas Ave., QC |
Robinson's - Metro East Level 4, Marcos Hi-Way, Pasig City |
Robinson's - Novaliches 3rd Level, Nova Market, Novaliches, Quezon City |
Robinson's - Otis Level 2, Guanzon St., Paco, Manila |
Robinson's Place - Ermita Basement 1, Ermita, Manila |
Roxas City Pueblo de Panay, Roxas City, Capiz |
Samar - SAMDO Old Health Bldg., Capitol Site, Catbalogan City |
San Pablo, Laguna 4F, San Pablo City Shopping Mall |
San Rafael, Bulacan Municipal Hall, Maharlika Highway, Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan |
Santiago Commercial Center, Isabela 78 National Highway, Santiago, Isabela |
Saranggani - SARDO San Pedro St., Lagao, General Santos City |
Sogod, Leyte Brgy. Zone 1, Sogod, Southern Leyte |
Sta. Rosa District Office Rizal Blvd., Brgy. Tagapo, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna |
Surigao City Surigao Land Transport Integrated Terminal, Brgy., Luna, Surigao City) |
Tagbilaran Tagbilaran City, Bohol |
Tagudin - Ilocos Sur Del Pilar, Tagudin, Ilocos Sur |
Tagum - TAGDO Dr. 5, Duson Apt., National Highway, Visayan Village, Tagum |
Tarlac - TARDO Brgy. Macabulos Drive, San Roque, Tarlac City |
Tuguegarao - CAVRO Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City |
Valenzuela Town Center Valenzuela Town Center, Valenzuela City |
Vigan - VIDO Govanes Dike, Bantay, Ilocos Sur |
Zamboanga - WEMRO 19 Corcuera St., Zamboanga City |
How to Get NBI Clearance Online
The complete step-by-step guide how to apply NBI Clearance for first-time or new applicants and those with their latest NBI Clearance issued before 2014.
If you’re NBI Clearance issued from 2014 to 2018, proceed to NBI Clearance quick renewal.
NBI Clearance Online Account Registration for New Applicant/First Timers

- Visit the NBI Clearance Online Services website.
- On the Register box form, tick the “No” Do you have an old NBI clearance?
- Fill out your Complete Details in the NBI Clearance Online Account Registration form.
- Tick the box next to “I accept terms of service.” Read the Terms of Service and click the Agree button.
- Click the Sign Up button. Important Reminder Review your inputted information. Click the Yes button to confirm.
- Once you see a confirmation of successful registration on the screen, log in to your account by entering your email address and password.
- Fill out the NBI Clearance Online Application Details Form. Once done, click the Save Information button.
- Carefully Double-check your information. To make changes to your personal details, click the Edit Information button. Then click the Save Information button again after editing your info.
- Click the Apply for Clearance button.
- On the Confirmation box, enter the valid ID you’ll present for your NBI clearance application. Only one ID is being asked but still you need to bring two valid IDs on your scheduled appointment.
- Click the I Agree button.
NBI Clearance Online Appointment

Once you’ve Click the Agree Button this Important Reminder for NBI Clearance Online Appointment will pop up. Please Take note of it.

When your NBI Clearance online registration is completed, the Online Appointment page will appear. Now your ready to schedule your appointment at NBI Clearance Branches nearest you.
To set a schedule for your personal appearance at an NBI branch nearest you, choose an NBI branch where you will submit your online application.
You’ll see a blue box calendar date with how many open slots are available per day in that NBI Clearance branch for your chosen branch. Dates with red boxes indicate a holiday or non working days for NBI Online Clearance branch or the available slots already full.
Choose your preferred date and time (either AM or PM option) by clicking on the corresponding button on the calendar.
To complete your NBI Online Clearance Appointment Choose your Online Payment Method that very convenient to you. Note that all NBI Onlince Clearance Purposes is all the same as Multi- Purpose Clearance. Click any icon of the NBI Clearance Payment Option.

A small pop up window will show up. Just press the “PROCEED” button.
After clicking the button, a summary of payment will be shown. Again, press the “PROCEED TO PAYMENT”.
Pop up window will display your NBI Clearance Payment Reference Number. And pay the exact amount on your selected payment method. Take note of this Reference Number. Write it down or take a screenshot or photo of this because this will be used when paying your NBI Clearance in your NBI Online Clearance payment method. After your payment method done you can check the status of your NBI Clearance transaction. The Paid indicates that you’ve successfully pay your transaction and pending for not yet paid.


Please note that printing of your NBI Clearance Application form is NOT REQUIRED. You don’t have to do this.
You can just save your application form as PDF or you can just take a screenshot of the NBI Clearance Application Form where the NBI Clearance Reference Number is visible. You’re almost done with your NBI Online Clearance Application. The next step to do is wait for your appointment schedule date and time for personal appearance to process your NBI Online Clearance.
Don’t forget to bring TWO (2) Valid IDs as a requirements for your application. If you fail to bring at least two valid ID’s, your NBI Clearance Application will be pending. Also, don’t forget your receipt from your NBI Clearance Fee payment method and you also need to bring your NBI Clearance Reference Number take note of it this is very important.
NBI Clearance Application Processing Personal Appearance
- Go to the NBI Clearance branch on your appointment schedule. Bring two valid IDs.
- Proceed to the Biometric and Image Capture area. Present your reference number.
- Have your photo, fingerprint, and digital signature.
- The NBI Clearance OIC in-charge will show you your information from a computer screen. Review all the details thoroughly, making sure everything is correct.
- Proceed to the Printing area. Wait for your NBI Clearance to be printed and issued to you.
If you have a hit (which means you have a namesake with a criminal record), the NBI Clearance OIC in-charge will tell you to come back on a certain date.
How to Renew NBI Clearance

To renew your NBI Clearance Online, you only need your NBI Clearance ID Number.
If you don’t have the number or lost your previous clearance, you can’t renew it. You’ll have to re-apply as a new applicant for your NBI Clearance.
You have two options when renewing your clearance: the Quick Renewal service thru courier service and the regular renewal process you need to pick up your NBI Clearance at your selected branch of appointment.
NBI Clearance Quick Renewal
- Visit the NBI Clearance Online Services website.
- NBI Clearance Online eServices section, click the NBI Clearance Quick Renewal button.
- Input your NBI ID No. (as shown above image NBI Clearance ID Number). Click the Verify button.
- Fill out the Quick Renewal Delivery form.
- Click the Next button.
- Indicate your Birth Date.
- Select a payment option.
- A Reminder box will appear. Read the instructions and click the Next button.
- Most important to take note of the reference number. Click the Proceed button.
- Go to the nearest branch of your chosen payment method.
- Pay for the NBI Clearance fee using your reference number.
- Final step wait to delivery your new NBI Clearance. Depending on your area you’ll receive the document up to five days after the payment date.
Regular NBI Clearance Renewal

If you’ve already sign up for an NBI Clearance online account, skip this step and proceed to setting up an NBI Clearance online appointment schedule.
- Visit the NBI Clearance Online Services website.
- On the Register box, tick the “Yes” Do you have an old NBI clearance?
- Fill out the NBI Clearance Online Account Registration form.
- Enter your old NBI Clearance ID Number. Once finished, click the Proceed button.
- Complete the information provided. Tick the box next to “I accept terms of service.” Read the Terms of Service and click the Agree button.
- Click the Sign Up button.
- Sign in, enter your email address and password to log in to your online account. Click the Sign In button.
- Review your information on the Application page. Once done, click the Apply for Clearance button.
- On the Confirmation box, enter the type of valid ID you’ll present for your NBI clearance application.
- Click the I Agree button.
NBI Clearance Online Appointment for Regular Renewal
Set a appointment schedule for your personal appearance at your preferred NBI branch. Choose NBI branch from the drop-down menu. Then choose the date and time there are two option AM or PM.
NBI Clearance Payment Method for Regular Renewal
- Choose your convenient payment option.
- The Payment box will show a reference number and the total amount to be paid. Take note for the reference number and click the Accept button.
- Go to the nearest branch of the payment option you selected and pay for the NBI Clearance fee using your reference number.
- To check the status of your payment, sign in to your NBI Clearance online account and click the Transactions button at the left menu. The status show “Paid” if the payment was successfully paid and “Pending” if not yet paid.
NBI Clearance Application Processing for Regular Renewal
- Go to the NBI Clearance branch on your appointment schedule. Don’t forget to Bring your two valid IDs.
- Proceed to the Biometric and Image Capture area. Present your reference number.
- Have your photo, fingerprint, and digital signature taken.
- The NBI Clearance OIC in-charge will show you your information from a computer screen. Carefully review all the details, make sure everything is correct.
- Proceed to the Printing area. Wait for your NBI Clearance to be printed and issued to you.
Final Thoughts
Getting NBI Clearance online application and renewal seem to be more easy and hassle free by just following this simple step no more long queue of waiting. The important key is to complete all your NBI Clearance Requirements, thoroughly check the information you provide, choosing the convenient payment method, set the date for your appointment and your done. You will just wait for your appointment schedule.
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