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NBI Clearance Guides & Updates

Step-by-step tutorials, fee schedules, requirement checklists, and troubleshooting for every stage of the NBI clearance process in the Philippines.

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This page collects every guide we publish on NBI clearance — new applications, renewals, payment, HIT status, and requirements — in one place, newest first. Each guide is dated and checked against the official NBI portal at clearance.nbi.gov.ph.

What Do You Need to Bring to Your NBI Appointment?

Prepare these before your scheduled branch visit — bring originals, not photocopies or screenshots of a photocopy.

Primary Valid IDs Bring any one
  • Philippine Passport
  • Philippine National ID (PhilSys)
  • Driver's License (LTO)
  • UMID
  • PRC ID
  • Voter's ID or Voter's Certification
Secondary Valid IDs Bring any two if no primary
  • PhilHealth ID
  • Postal ID
  • TIN ID
  • Senior Citizen ID (OSCA)
  • Company / Employment ID
  • PWD ID

⚠ Important: Bring original documents — a photocopy or a photo of a photocopy is not accepted. You'll also need your printed or screenshotted appointment reference number and proof of payment. Requirements can change by branch, so confirm with your selected NBI office before your visit.

All Guides & Updates

Newest first. Reference pages (About, Contact, Privacy) are listed at the end.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you dive into the full guides above.

You apply at the official portal, clearance.nbi.gov.ph. Create an account, fill in your details, choose a branch and appointment slot, pay the ₱155 fee, then visit the branch for biometrics. See the full step-by-step guide →
The standard fee is ₱155 (₱130 clearance + ₱25 e-service charge). Quick Renewal with home delivery is ₱355. First-time job seekers under RA 11261 can get it free. See the full fee guide →
A HIT means your name matched a record in the database — it does not automatically mean you have a case. Most are common-name matches, resolved in 5–10 working days. Learn how to resolve a HIT →
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