Securing a Police Clearance certificate is an essential document for many Filippino, particularly for professionals, new hires and recent graduates. Now the Philippine national police (PNP) has introduced an online appointment system for the convenience of Filipinos to secure this document. Now you don’t have to wait in a long queue because of the traditional clearance certificate process.
In this article I will guide you through the process of booking an online Police Clearance appointment in the Philippines, and the documents you may need to prepare.
How to schedule a Police Clearance Appointment online?
Below are steps for the online police clearance appointment process:
Go and visit the official National Police Clearance system (NPCS) website
Log in to your account, and if you are new user then create your account by providing the require information (name, email, contact number and password)
Find the “Appointment” section and click on the “Schedule an appointment”.
Next you have to select the nearest police station, where you have to go for clearance.
Select date and time that align with your schedule.
Click on “Next” to confirm your appointment.
At this moment you have successfully set your online police clearance appointment.
Pay the police clearance fee then you will receive an email and reference number.
Required documents for Police Clearance 2024
Applicant require a valid ID card with the mention following criteria:
The ID should be within its validity period (not expired)
Original (not photocopy)
The ID must clearly show the applicant’s name, photo and signature
Below are listed valid IDs mention on the National Police Clearance website needed for Police Clearance appointment:
Passport
IBP ID
LTO driver’s license
GSIS-UMID
OFW ID
Philippine identification (PHil ID or national ID)
How Long Does a Police Clearance Appointment Process take?
On the day of your appointment, if you submit your fingerprints, photographs and finish other necessary verification steps then it will take 3 to 15 working days for completing your clearance process.
Fee for Police Clearance appointment
In the Philippines the police clearance fee is ₱160, from which ₱150 is forpolice clearance and the rest ₱10 is transaction fee. Clearance fee can vary depending on the specific police station, so it’s better to check the fee of the police station where you want to schedule an appointment.
Payment options for Police Clearance
Once your online appointment is scheduled you will have to settle the clearance fee. For this purpose, you have several digital payment options such as G-Cash, 7-Eleven and Landbank. So you can pay the fee securely. Below are the details on how to pay using each of these options.
Steps to pay via G-Cash
G-Cash most convenient way to pay the fee, just follow the step
Go and open your G-Cash app
Find the “Pay bills” section and Choose “Government” and then select the “PNP Clearance”
Enter your reference number that you received via the email from Philippine National Police (PNP) and fee amount.
Then enter your G-Cash PIN and confirm the details.
After the successful payment you will receive a receipt save it for the reference.
Steps to pay via 7-Eleven
For this method you have to visit your nearest 7-Eleven store.
Access the CLiQQ, and select the “PNP Clearance” from Kiosk menu from the list of billers
Enter your reference number and fee amount
Pay the fee at the cashier using the available payment options.
Then you will receive a receipt as a payment proof. keep it safe.
Steps to pay via Landbank
Visit the LBP ePayment Portal and select the “LandBank” as your payment method
Enter your reference number and clearance fee
Once the payment is complete you will receive a receipt to confirm your transaction.
Police Clearance Appointment process for multiple locations
Police Clearance Appointment Batangas
Search and Select the nearest Police station in Batanga that deals with the clearance process and is convenient for you to visit.
Prepare necessary documents such as Valid IDs (Driver’s license or passport) and clearance fee and take it with you.
Visit the PNP official website for online appointment or call at the Police station for the date and time for clearance process
Be punctual, and arrive at the Police station on the appointed time
Fill out the application form and submit your fingerprints and photographs.
Pay the clearance fee at the station
After all these steps, you will be given a timeframe of 3 to 15 days to pick up your clearance.
After your clearance certificate is processed, go to the Police station and receive it.
Police Clearance Appointment Pampanga
Visit the official PNP website to confirm which station offers the clearance process in Pampanga.
Collect the all essential documents, your Valid IDs, photographs, application form and any other of require at your selected Police station
Go to the Official PNP website to book an online appointment in Pampanga, or direct contact via the call at the Police station for appointment.
Be at the Police station on time with your documents on hands
Submit your application with your fingerprints, photographs and essential documents.
Complete the clearance payment process at the police station and then you will be given a timeframe of 3 to 15 days to pick up your clearance.
When your clearance certificate is prepared, visit the station and collect it as soon as possible
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, the appointment is valid for 30 days from the scheduled date. But the validity period depends on the regulations set by the Police Clearance System or local Police Station.
Police Clearance appointment fee is ₱150 that you can pay via the G-Cash, 7-Eleven or LandBank. You can also visit the official clearance website to confirm the fee.
Because of limited processing time and high demand most police stations require an appointment, So it’s better to book an appointment online and avoid wasting time in a long queue.
In case if you can’t visit the Police station on the appointment day then your payment will be no-refundable. You have to reschedule your appointment day by paying clearance fee again.
Following documents you should must have on your appointment day:
A Valid ID such as passport, driver’s license and national id.
Reference number from online appointment
Proof of payment
To book your appointment follow these steps:
Visit the official website
Register/login your account.
Fill out the application form.
Choose a appointment date
Pay the fee
Wait for an appointment confirmation email.
Final words
So in this article I have provided all essential details about online appointments for Police Clearance. Scheduling a Police Clearance appointment is a simple and efficient way that saves your time to waste in a long queue. To avoid unnecessary delays gather all the required documents, your valid IDs, and any other document if required in your selected police station. Remember to recheck your appointment details and be punctual on the appointment day to ensure a hassle free experience.