Guide to NBI Clearance Online Application and Requirements

By JDC Tuesday, September 6, 2022

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Here's your complete guide to NBI Clearance Online Application and Requirements.

Getting an NBI clearance is much easier and less hassle compared before. From long queues to the online application. It will save you time and effort since you can now register from the comfort of your home.

If you are planning to get an NBI Clearance in the Philippines, you need to set an appointment online. The NBI now has a policy of “no appointment, no entry”. In this guide, you will learn about NBI Clearance Online Registration as well as how to get NBI online Appointment.

If your NBI Clearance already expired, you can follow the steps for its renewal.

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NBI Clearance Requirements 2023

Basically, for the NBI appointment, you just need to prepare your payment. After doing the appointment online, what you need to bring when claiming your NBI clearance are the following:

Two Valid IDs either of the following:

• UMID
• PASSPORT
• DRIVER’S LICENSE
• BIRTH CERTIFICATE AUTHENTICATED BY PSA (ORIGINAL COPY)
• PRC LICENSE
• BIR/TIN ID
• POSTAL ID
• PHILHEALTH ID
• PAG IBIG ID
• See List of Valid IDs in the Philippines

Please keep in mind that Non-Government issued IDs such as Company IDs and Barangay Clearance are NOT ACCEPTED in processing NBI clearance. Additionally, a Barangay Certificate is required for First Time Job Seekers availing of the free service under RA 11261.

• Application form or reference number (from the online appointment)
• Payment receipt

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NBI Clearance Online Application 2023

Here are the steps for NBI online application and NBI online appointment for 2023:

STEP 1: NBI Online Registration

• Go to the NBI website: https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph
• Register an account by filling out the form located on the right side of the page. For new applicants, tick the “NO” box as an answer to the question “Do you have an NBI Clearance issued from 2011 to the present?”.
• Complete the required information then accept the terms and conditions. Click the sign-up button to register.
• Note: NBI implements one email address for one user policy.
• Sign in using the email address and password you provide during the initial application. You will then be taken to your profile where you need to fill out some additional information. Click the “Save Information” button below the page after you finish. Meanwhile, if you want to edit, you can click the “Edit Information”.

STEP 2: NBI Online Appointment

• Review all the details that you enter to avoid unnecessary mistakes.
• Click the “Apply for Clearance” button at the upper right corner of the screen.
• A pop-up box will appear asking you what ID will you present at your appointment time for verification. (Bring the ID you provide on your appointment day.) Click the “I agree button to certify that all the information you enter is true and correct.
• Schedule an appointment by selecting your preferred NBI Clearance Center branch where you will process your NBI Clearance. Afterward, choose a date that suits your schedule. Boxes with blue shades are the vacant slots.
• Important Reminder: Select your NBI appointment carefully since you cannot change or rescheduled it after your payment. Meanwhile, if you were not able to come to your scheduled appointment, NBI still allows you to go within 15 days from the date of your appointment to your NBI branch to process your NBI application.

RELATED: How to Pay for NBI Clearance Using GCash (Transaction Fee & Timeframe)

Step 3: NBI Clearance Payment

• Select what payment method you like. There are different payment options that you can choose from. This includes the following: bank over-the-counter, online bank, Bayad Center, MultiPay, ECPay, and 7-Eleven.
• After choosing the payment method, a payment reminder will be shown then click the “Proceed” button.
• A transaction summary will pop up. NBI clearance will cost you P130 plus a P25 transaction fee(a total of P155).
• Click proceed to payment button, depending on what payment channel you choose a pop-up window will take you either to an online banking portal or will give you your reference number with the total amount.
• Write down your reference number and pay your NBI clearance to the branch you selected. Note: The reference number will serve as your pass to enter the NBI center.
• Click the “transaction” button to check if your payment already enters. The status will be changed from pending to paid. The confirmation of payment will be sent to your email.
• If you want to print the application form, you can do so but it is not mandatory. The reference number will be enough to present.

Step 4: NBI Clearance processing

• Go to the NBI center with your application form or reference number, your valid ID, and payment receipt.
• Your photo, fingerprint, and signature will be taken. Wait for a few minutes and your NBI clearance will be released if you don’t have a hit. If you have a hit on your name, you will be asked to return after a few days. That’s how easy to get an NBI clearance.

READ: List of SM Supermalls with NBI Kiosks / Branches

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About NBI

How long is my NBI Clearance valid?

From the date of issuance, your NBI Clearance will be valid for six months to a year. After this period, you will need to apply for a renewal.

What should I do if I get a HIT on my name?

A HIT means that someone with the same name as yours is charged with a criminal case. When you’re tagged as a HIT, NBI will ask you to return to the center on another schedule so that they can clarify the record.

What happens if I miss my NBI Clearance appointment?

If you missed your NBI Clearance appointment and haven’t paid yet, your appointment schedule will be canceled, which means you have to another one. If you’ve already paid, you have 15 days after your appointment date to go to the NBI branch and process your Clearance.

How much is NBI Clearance?

As of 2022, the NBI Clearance fee is P130 plus a transaction fee of P25 for the e-payment service. It will cost you a total of P155.

Other Documents You Can Request Or Order Online

• PSA Birth Certificate
• PSA Marriage Certifcate
• CENOMAR
• PhilSys National ID Online Registration
• Online Appointment for Philippine Passport (New and Renewal)
• PhilHealth MDR
• Request for a DTI Permit
• VaxCertPH

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Acknowledgement: This article is sponsored by Usapang Hanapbuhay.

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