You need the National Police Clearance to prove that you have no derogatory records or cases throughout the country. There is a difference between it and a local police clearance. A local police clearance only clears you from a local municipality’s perspective.
In this article, we will explain how to apply for National Police Clearance, what it can be used for, and how to make sure it is processed correctly. Ultimately, you’ll be able to do it yourself and save yourself the hassle of getting it. By the way, you can only do it online now. There is no police station where you can get one.
Police Clearance Registration Online : Step by Step Procedure
You can apply for police clearance online by following these steps:
Step 1: Register for an Account via the National Police Clearance System
You can access the national database or system by visiting https://pnpclearance.ph (1). To create an account, you must register.
Registration requires the following information:
Please provide your full name
Please provide your email address
The complete address of your home
The sex
Status as a civil servant
The date of birth
The nationality
Insights into religion
Level of education
The profession
Maiden name of mother
If applicable, the name of your spouse
A password must also be created. Having created an account, you can now click on CLEARANCE APPLICATION
Additionally, you can download the PDF tutorial on how to register a police clearance online (marked with a red cross) from the registration page.
Step 2: Online Appointment for Police Clearance
When you click on CLEARANCE APPLICATION, you will be directed to a page where you must schedule an appointment. This is also the page where you will make some choices. The following is a guide.
In the police clearance online registration, you will probably choose General if you are applying for employment or going abroad. When applying for a gun license, people have the option of choosing the LTOPF. The LTOPF stands for License to Own and Possess Firearms
The SOSIA, on the other hand, is an investigative agency. Criminal cases should be chosen by those working on them. You cannot use this if you are not a private investigator or part of the judiciary system. If you are a civilian, you can only choose between General and LTOPF.
As soon as you have selected the precinct in the police clearance online application, you can proceed to the next step. The office or location where you will receive your clearance from the Philippine National Police is this option. There is a long list in the dropdown, so make sure to choose your location wisely.
Finally, choose a date:
You will find a calendar on this webpage. Select a date and click it. It is only possible to make a choice if you have already chosen the PURPOSE and PRECINCT.
The two schedules per date are AM and PM. There is an indication of how many slots are available on each schedule. Choose a date when there are the most slots, as there will be few people at that time. Click on the NEXT button on this page at the bottom right.
Step 3:Pay for the Police Clearance Fee
It is the next step to pay for the police clearance online, which is ₱150. There are several payment options available. However, we cannot guarantee that they will all work.
The following are some options:
Through Landbank
Through GCash
via 7-Eleven
Maya
The GCCash
Landbank is the only thing that works right now. To pay through what is available, you have no other choice if you happen to experience the same.
After clicking SAVE APPOINTMENT, the next step will be to save the appointment. The system will then provide you with a reference number. The reference number must be photographed. The payment must be made. You will now need to complete the payment either online or physically, depending on the payment system.
Let us use Landbank as an example:
Visit the land bank
You must tell the guard how much you are willing to pay
Directions will be given by him
Please copy the reference number from the PNP website and paste it into the payment form.
Pay and get a receipt for your payment
There are only 15 days left for you to complete this payment. Applicants who fail to comply will have their applications revoked.
Step 4: Go to Your Selected Police Station
The final step in registering police clearance online is to visit the police station you selected. You can go there on the date and time you selected. Your reference ID and payment receipt must be brought with you. You must also bring an ID.
These are the IDs that are accepted:
ID number for AFP
Registration Certificate for Alien
ID of the BFP
ID for BJMP
Certificate of Barangay Residence
Certificate of Birth
UMID GSIS
ID number for IBP
Driver’s License from the LTO
ID for LTOPF
ID of the marina
ID of an OFW
ID for PAG-IBIG
ID for PCG
ID of the PNP
License from the PRC
Identity card for PWDs
The passport
ID card for national health insurance
The Philippine Identification Number (PhilID)
ID card for the postal service
The SSS ID or the SSS UMID
Registration form with school ID
A senior citizen’s identification card
The TIN number
ID of a voter
When you arrive at the police station, wait for your turn. In a room, they will call you. You will need to present your ID and documents in this room. If you don’t sit down, they will ask you to.
Here are the two things you will do:
The fingerprint
Taking pictures
You will have your fingerprints taken on all of your fingers by the PNP person in charge. After that, you need to look into a camera.
Once you have completed the process, the officer will tell you to wait. Your National Police Clearance will now be printed on bond paper. As soon as they hand it over to you, you can use it for whatever purpose you choose.
How to Verify Police Clearance Online
You can verify your police clearance by logging into your PNP account and clicking TRANSACTIONS. Here you can check the status of your police clearance.
You will also see the following:
DATA
DETAIL
Reference
You can find the actual clearance reference number here
Payment Channel
You used what method of payment
The Amount Paid
You paid the government a total fee
Official Receipt
The receipt number is as follows
The Payment Date
You completed the payment on this date
Appointment Date
Date and time of your visit to the police precinct
Police Station
This police precinct processed the clearance
How long is the Police Clearance validity?
Police clearances, including the National Police Clearance, are valid for only six months. You must follow the same procedure if you need a new one.
There is no need to worry about this. It may only be necessary for you to obtain a police clearance once. If you need it to apply for a gun, you only have to submit it once. Your new employer will no longer require it after your job application has ended if you need it for work.
How much is the Police Clearance fee?
There is a fee of $150 for police clearance. It is possible to pay more on some occasions. Payment processors receive this extra payment, not the police.
Police Clearance Online Payment: Ways to Pay
In the Philippines, you can easily pay for a police clearance through a variety of payment options. You can pay for your police clearance in the following ways:
Landbank Payment Option
You can pay for your police clearance via Landbank by clicking the “Pay to LANDBANK” button. You will be directed to the LBP ePayment Portal (3), where you can make payments online using your LANDBANK, GCash, or BancNet accounts.
Payment option using GCash
In order to use GCash for your payment, simply enter your GCash account number on the LBP ePayment portal. You will then be able to view the details of your transaction and a payment summary. It applies to LANDBANK and BancNet as well.
7-Eleven Payment Option
7-Eleven accepts police clearance payments even if you don’t have a bank account or GCash.
Here’s how:
You can make a cash payment through the LBP ePayment Portal by selecting the “Cash Payment” option and clicking “Submit”. The total price for a police clearance is 180 dollars, which includes a convenience fee of 30 dollars.
Please select “7-Eleven” as your payment channel, review the payment details, and click “Proceed”.
Your payment reference number can be saved and paid using the CLiQQ mobile app. It is necessary for you to have a CLiQQ account in order to proceed.
Choose “Government”, then “MYEGPH” from the list of billers. The reference number of your payment, the mobile number, and the total amount should be entered.
Confirm the details and proceed to 7-Eleven to pay for your clearance. You must show the barcode on your CLiQQ app in order to complete the payment.
Following these simple steps will allow you to pay for your police clearance via a variety of methods, making it more convenient for you.
How to Renew my police Clearance
National Police Clearances cannot be renewed. A new one must be obtained every time, and you must start over from scratch.
FAQs
QNO(1):How do I get police national clearance?
National Police Clearances can only be obtained online. People who claim they can process it for you should not be trusted. Exceptions to this rule include those without computers. If this is the case, you should go to the police station for assistance.
QNO(2):Is police clearance the same as national police clearance?
They are not the same. The NBI Clearance clears you of all records, including criminal records. In addition to crimes involving taxation, fraud, etc., NBI is national in scope. Local police clearance is pretty much the only option.
QNO(3):What is police clearance from NBI?
As far as I know, there is nothing like that. Criminal cases, including those filed in court, fall under NBI. There is no record of that in the police department. Only local issues require police clearance. National Police Clearance indicates that you do not have any records in any municipality or city.
QNO(4):What if I do not have a computer?
It is possible to get assistance from police stations if you do not have a phone or a computer.
Conclusion
National Police Clearances remove all criminal or derogatory records from the national database. You can use it to apply for jobs, apply for gun ownership, and for other purposes.