A Police Clearance in the Philippines is an official document issued by the (PNP – Philippine National Police) that certifies an individual has no criminal record or pending criminal cases within the Country. PNP – often required for employment, travel, immigration or other legal Purposes etc.

In this article we will explain how to apply for a police clearance in the Philippines, we will provide the solutions to help you avoid delays and ensure a easy application process. we will provide you good knowledge to get police clearance easily. Whether you are applying Online or in Person.
What is a National Police Clearance (NPC)?
The (NPC – National Police Clearance) in the Philippines is an official document issued by the (PNP – Philippines National Police) That verifies you have no criminal records or Pending criminal cases within the country based on the PNP Database.
It Offers an online system for Processing (NPC – National Police Clearance) application status helps to make the process faster and more convenient. if you are applying online a personal appearance at a police station is still required to capture Your biometric data.
National Police Clearance Online Appointment Step by Step Guide
To Apply for a National Police Clearance in the Philippines, you can follow the steps given below:
- Visit the NPCS Official Website link – https://pnpclearance.ph/

- If you don’t have an Account Click on Register, to create a Account.
- Enter Personal Details on the New Applicant Registration:
- Email Address
- Password
- Confirm Password
- First Name
- Middle Name
- Surname
- Qualifier
- Gender and
- Date of Birth
- Agree the Terms and Conditions and
- Click on Register

- Login to your Profile
- Click on Edit Profile and complete your Personal Data and save

Fill the Information with:
- Given Name
- Middle Name
- Surname
- Qualifier
- sex
- Civil Status
- Birth Date
- Birth Cert Registration #
- Refer the Below image.

How to Schedule a National Police Clearance Online Appointment?
To Schedule a NPC online Appointment follow the Step by step Guide given:
- Click on the “Clearance Application” Button, Refer Image Below

- Select the Purpose in the Drop Down Box,
- Set an Appointment at your suitable date and Time at the Nearest Police Station.
- Refer Below Image for More Information.

Online Payment For Appointment
- Click on the Landbank Button to make the Payment
- Click on Next Button and
- Save the Online Appointment.

- Make the online payment of PHP150.00.
- Once Payment successful, Click on the “Save Appointment Button”.

- Save the “Appointment Reference” Number
- Reference number is the Proof that you have an online NPC Appointment.

You can Pay with various Options
- Landbank Account
- BancNet Online Banking
- GCash
- Cash Payment via 7-Eleven (Requires CLiQQ Mobile App)
- To Avoid Cancellation, pay the payment at Bank working days. (2 days before).
Documents requirement
You Need to have a valid Documents to provide at the Police Station:
- 1 (One) Valid Government Issued ID;
- Proof of Payment or Payment Confirmation;
- Reference Number of NPC Appointment;
- Have Biometrics, Picture and Signature taken;
Note: Wait for your Name to be called for the Verification Process or release of National Police Clearance.
- For First Time Job Seeker Applicants (RA 11261):
- Secure a Copy of FTJS Certification Certifying that you are a fist time job seeker and Present it to the Police Station together with your one Valid Government ID,
- Free Clearance for FTJS Can only be availed once.
- For First Time Applicants:
- Personal appearance is required to have Photo, Electronic Signature and Biometrics taken.
For Renewal Process:
If you want to renewal your existing Police Clearance Follow the Steps given below:
- Login to your existing NPC Account.
- You can choose the renewal application if with or Without appearance.
- For Non-Appearance:
- The Applicant will be required to update the profile and upload 2×2 Picture Selfie holding a Valid Governement Issued ID.
- Applicants Need not to be appear at the Police station, wait for the application to be processed and clearance can be downloaded on their NPC Account Profile.
Clearance Certification
- Clearance Certification is intended only for the Following first time applicants:
- Filipino Citizen Working/Based in Other Country.
- Bedridden
- Petitioner (Applying for Probation/Bail)
- Deceased.
FAQs
You need to register in NPCS, Set appointment to your preferred Police station, Pay Online fee to get reference Application Number. Visit the Station on a Given appointment date and time with a Valid Government ID.
PHP 150 Only, Additional Convenience fee may vary on the payment mode you selected.
You need to Follow the steps given below:
1. Go to the NPCS Website:
2. Register For an Account if you don’t have one.
3. Login to the NPCS portal
4. Complete the Application Information with personal details,
5. Set an Appointment Date and Time
6. Pay Online Fees,
7. Go to the Police Station for Photo and Fingerprint capture.
Yes, You can pay by using GCash, via epayment portal or via GCash.
