Introduction:

As a Filipino citizen, student, or resident, you may be seeking a reliable way to obtain a national police clearance before applying for your dream job. Not just for a job, this certificate is one of the requirements set by officials for a visa, business permit, or any government service. Regardless of your intention, you must appear at a police station for verification after making an appointment. 

Sounds tiresome? No worries, you don’t have to stand in a long queue, as an online appointment option is available to complete all prerequisites and payments from the comfort of your own place. Here we will guide you on the complete steps for the Philippines police clearance online appointment. This way, you can appear for physical verification on your desired day without any worry. 

What is the Philippines Police Clearance?

A Philippine police clearance is a legal document that shows your clear past, free of any criminal activity, and proof of your good conduct in the Philippines. Many employers request this certificate from job applicants, or it serves as a necessary document for visa applications. 

Even some banks require it for funds transfer. So getting a clearance certificate gives you endless perks in terms of smooth transactions, legal proceedings, or successful hiring. Due to its wide application, the Police department provides an easy and trouble-free procedure for getting it within days. 

Steps to Make a Police Clearance Online Appointment

You can make an online appointment for PNP clearance with the following steps:

1. Getting an online registration
2. Completion of the registration form
3. Setting your personal profile
4. Setting an online appointment
5. Selection of online payment mode

Have a look at the detailed instructions for every step:

Step 1: Getting Online Registration

1. For online registration, navigate to the official website.
2. If you are a newbie, then press “Register”, and if you already have an account, then select “Login” 

Step 2: Completion of Registration Form

1. For new applicants, you need to complete your registration by providing information like your email address, password, name, gender, date of birth, etc. After filling in the required information, press “ Register”. 

2. For already registered applicants, insert your email and password and press “Sign in.”

Step 3: Profile Setting

On the main interface, you can view information such as email, sex, and address. You can alter your profile information by pressing “ Edit Profile”. 

1. In the first two rows, add information like your qualifier, birth certificate registration number, sex, civil status, etc. You have two options to click to get free clearance, either if:

• You are a PWD (Person with disability)
• You are a First-Time Job Seeker

According to the First-Time Job Seeker Assistance Act, they are exempted from the police clearance fee once. 

2. In the following rows, you need to fill in information about your nationality, contact, and address, etc. Once you complete them, save. 

Step 4: Setting an Online Appointment

1. After editing your profile, proceed to the online appointment procedure by clicking on “Clearance Application”.

2. Set “Purpose and Police Station” for physical appearance. In the “Purpose” information box, pick the most suitable opinions defining your need for getting a police clearance certificate. 

3. Also, pick a police station that you can easily reach without any financial or time constraints on the appointed day.

4. After selecting a police station, you are presented with available time slots on the main interface. Ensure you pick a day and time when you can visit the police station for fingerprints or other formalities.  Press “ Next” after selection. 

Step 5: Payment Mode Selection

1. On the main interface, you see “LandBank of the Phils”. Click it and press “Next” to obtain the appointment reference number, then select your preferred online payment mode.

2. Press “Save appointment” once you are satisfied with all the provided information, including the timing and day of the appointment. 

3. On the main interface, your appointment reference number will be generated. Save this one, as you need to submit it at the time of visiting the police station. 

At this step, you may go back to alter your selected police station or appointment date by clicking “Change Police Station / Appointment Date”. 

4. If satisfied, go for “Click here to Pay for more payment options”. There is no over-the-counter cash payment option for applicants. However, you have plenty of online modes to choose from, so you can select one according to your convenience. 

5. The Landbank payment portal will appear on the screen, where you can pick any desired payment option. 

You get plenty of modes, like a LANDBANK Prepaid Card, DBP via BancNet, and Equicom Savings Bank via BancNet. Cash Payment options include modes such as 7Eleven, Bayad Center, and PayMaya, among others. 

6. Clear your payment by choosing a payment partner. Remember that some payment partners may charge an additional fee for funds transfer.

7. You will receive a payment confirmation slip once you have completed all the steps. Or, you get an Electronic Official Receipt ( OR) as proof of payment. Save it for further proceedings. Or, make a copy to show to officials on the appointment day. 

That’s all you need to do to book a police clearance online appointment using your mobile and the internet.

Processing of National Police Clearance

For first-time applicants, physical appearance is mandatory for signatures, pictures, and biometrics.  At the appointment date, arrive at the selected police station and provide the following:

• Any two valid government-issued IDs
• Proof of payment
• Reference Number of NPC Appointment

After the complete verification process, you will receive the national police clearance immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee required for getting a national police clearance?

The clearance is only PhP 150, which may vary depending on the payment mode selected by the applicant.

Do I have to pay an additional transaction fee to the selected bank or payment partner?

Yes, some banks or payment partners may require you to pay an additional fee to cover both clearance and transaction costs in a lump sum. 

Is physical appearance necessary for every applicant to get a national police clearance?

Physical appearance is required for first-time applicants to provide biometrics, an electronic signature, and a photo. However, for the renewal of the clearance, physical appearance is not necessary. Applicants can easily download the clearance from their NPC Account Profile after successful renewal. 

How can first-time job seekers avail of a fee exemption for getting a police clearance?

First-time job seekers need to select the option during profile editing to indicate their status. At the time of physical appearance at the police station, they need to provide the FTJS Certification as proof, along with a Valid ID.

What types of IDs are acceptable for the issuance of clearance?

Only those IDs that are acceptable are:

• Not expired
• Original and not photocopied
• Contains a clear photo and signature of the applicant
• Show the full name of the applicant

If I don’t have a valid ID, what is the alternative document?

In case of the absence of any valid ID, you may present a “Certified True Copy Birth Certificate” for national police clearance. 

Final Verdict 

Making a Philippines police clearance online appointment is a matter of just a few clicks and a successful fee transfer. All the above-mentioned steps enable you to book an appointment at a nearby police station on the desired day and time. With successful verification, you can get the clearance, which is valid for six months.