Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026

Police certificate for Philippines

NBI ClearanceOnlineIn personBy postEmbassy or consulateOfficial page

Issued by: National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Justice
How to apply: Register at clearance.nbi.gov.ph, fill in the applicant form, book a branch slot and pay online or over the counter, then attend the branch for photo, fingerprints and signature capture.
From abroad: Get NBI Form No. 5 from a Philippine embassy or consulate, have rolled fingerprints taken there or at a local police station, then mail it to the NBI or send it through a representative in the Philippines who registers online and files it at the NBI Mailed Clearance Section.
Fee: ₱130Plus e-payment service charge. Mailed applications from abroad enclose PHP 200 (PHP 130 fee + PHP 70 mailing) or the USD equivalent; embassies may charge their own fee for the fingerprint form.
Processing time: Printed same day if there is no name match ('hit'); about 5-10 working days after a hit. Mailed applications: up to 5 working days after the NBI receives them.
Notes: Clearances issued from 2014 onward can be renewed by mail or representative without a new fingerprint form. Check for the embossed NBI dry seal on receipt.

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