Police clearance requirements

Completed application form

Barangay clearance
Cedula (Tax community Certificate)
Fees (May vary)

Requirements for Police Clearance (Philippines)

If you’re planning to get one, here are the main requirements for police clearance.
Sedula (Community or Residence tax certificate )
Barangay clearance – This can be acquired on the barangay office near where the applicant is living. You
can get this under an hour.
Two pieces 2×2 ID picture – There are police station where they have their own camera in case that you
don’t have 2×2 picture available. For smoother transaction, better to just bring your 2×2 picture and don’t
rely on things you are not sure of. You might not know if the police station in your area may not have
camera available but in case you are sure, then it’s all up to you. 🙂
Police clearance application form – This will be given to you at the police station upon request.
Additional: You might need to bring your own ballpen, preferably black, an alcohol if you need to get rid
of the ink for the thumb marking process, and make sure that you are not WANTED serial killer (Hehe).
Bring the original and photocopy version of your documents for verification.
4 Easy steps on how to get police clearance

1. Go to your local police station. Usually, it’s always on your municipal hall too.
*Note: Make sure you got your barangay clearance and cedula ready.

2. Advise the officer in charge that you need to get a police clearance for whatever purpose you need.
They will provide you the form.
3. Fill up the form and submit it. On large municipalities(Metro Manila), you need to fall in line when
getting the form, paying the fees (in city treasurer’s office and in other steps), encoding your personal
data, and releasing the police clearance and/or ID. They will also take photo and fingerprint from you(you
may also need to fall in line in this step).

4. Once the encoding and payment were done, you just need to sign and you’re good to go(at least for
small municipalities like mine). In Metro Manila, you may need to wait again until your number or name
was called to claim our police clearance and ID. You now have your police clearance! Please note that
police clearance expires after a year.
You can now start applying for jobs or use your police clearance in whatever legal purpose you need. I
hope this short article has been informative. To our success, cheers!
Requirements for NBI Clearance
If you’re planning to get this certificate, here are the necessary requirements you need to bring in applying
for NBI clearance.
1. 2 Valid IDs. Here’s a series of valid IDs you can use:
Voter’s ID
SSS ID
PRC License
Passport
Postal ID
Driver’s License
GSIS UMID
School ID
Alien Certificate of Registration
Philhealth
Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID
NSO Authenticated Birth Certificate
Senior Citizen Card
Copy of Previous NBI Clearance.
2. NBI Clearance Application Fee– Depending on what purpose you will be using your NBI Clearance, you
need to prepare money for the application fee. The fee ranges from P115 to P415 so don’t forget to bring
cash with you.
3. Additional: Prepare your own ballpen, preferably black, and make sure that you are not a WANTED
criminal (hehe). Bring the original and photocopy version of your documents for verification.
4. Clean Face. This may sound funny to you but during the process, you will be taken biometrics which will
require to do picture-taking and fingerprint scanning. So before you go to NBI Office in your area, you
might want to groom yourself first to make your face look neat on the camera.

Procedure on How to get NBI Clearance

1. Personally go to the nearest NBI Office in your area. Typically, processing of NBI certificate starts from
8AM to 5PM. If you don’t want to wait for long queuing line, try to go there after lunch break time. There
will be less applicants during that time period.
TIP: Don’t be shy to ask the guards and other people there.
2. Ask for an application form and fill out every information that is needed. Be careful to not make any
erasures and keep your handwriting clear and readable. Make sure you to double check everything on
your application form so you will not be wasting time.
3. You need to pay for the corresponding NBI Clearance fee at the counter. There will be another queuing
line for the payment so patience is really a must.
4. Next, you need to undergo fingerprint scanning and picture-taking. So prepare yourself to look neat on
the camera and let all the features on your face be recognized. If everything went smooth, your NBI
Clearances will be forwarded to the printing counter and will be released on the same date of application.
5. If you have issues along the process of applying for NBI Clearance certificate, the staffs there will
forward you to the proper person to deal with. There will be delays but as long as you know to yourself
that you’re not involved in any criminal case, you will get your NBI clearance. You just need to be patient.
Requirements for Barangay Clearance
Filled up Application Form
Recent Cedula (Community Tax Certificate)
Application Fees (Price may vary in every barangay)
Steps in getting Barangay Clearance
1. To get a barangay clearance, all you need to do is to go to your barangay hall and approach your
barangay secretary that you need a barangay clearance. They might conduct a short interview about your
residency in the barangay and your purpose of getting barangay clearance.
In some cases, they might also ask some documents like an ID or proof of billing showing your address in
that barangay. Good thing we have 1 proof of billing under my name.
2. Fill up the form and complete all the details. On our barangay(in Quezon City), they also took a picture
and thumb mark and were attached to the document. On some cases or in other barangays, they may
require a cedula or community tax certificate.
3. Once completed, submit the form and pay the processing fees. Fees may vary but in general, it is always
less than P100. On our case, we paid P50. After 15-20 minutes, we’re done! Our barangay clearance was
released.
How to get a Mayor’s Clearance
Mayor’s Clearance is a lot different from Mayor’s Permit so be careful when getting one.
1. Go to your Municipal/City Mayor’s Office. Bring Police Clearance and Cedula(Community Tax
Certificate)
2. Inform them that you want to get a Mayor’s Clearance.
3. The Secretary to the Mayor will assist you. He/She will give you a form to fill-up and instructions on
how much and where to pay. Payment is 20 pesos.
4. Get back to the secretary after paying. He/She will tell you to claim your Clearance on the next day.
5. If you want an authenticated copy, you’ll have to submit photocopy of your Mayor’s Clearance and pay
20 pesos per copy.
What is a medical certificate?
This is a document prepared and signed by a licensed physician. It's given to people who need the
certificate for various reasons. Some use it as proof that they were sick thus the reason why they skipped
work or a class. Some employers may also require medical certificates from their applicants. It's also a
common requirement in physically demanding sports activities like marathons, running competitions, and
mountain climbing events. For example, before you are allowed to climb Mt. Pulag in Benguet, you are
required to submit a medical certificate to show that you are physically fit to climb the mountain.
Always keep in mind that only licensed physicians are allowed to give out medical certificates.
Furthermore, you have to be reminded that issuing a false medical certificate is a crime in the Philippines.
With that said, you should only seek a certificate from physicians you trust.
Steps in Getting a Medical Certificate
1. Visit the hospital, medical center, or private doctor's office where you want to get a certificate.
2. Inform the receptionist that you want to get a certificate. You will be informed on what to do next.
3. You will be given a form which you need to fill up.
4. The doctor or a representative will examine you, ask questions, query about your health history, etc.
5. After the examination, the doctor will prepare the certificate and put his or her signature on it.
Which Questions Should You Practice, and How Should You Answer Them?
Question 1: "Tell me about yourself."
This is perhaps the most common question of any interview, and it needs to be answered carefully. When
the interviewer asks this question, make sure that you showcase your skills, passion, and fitness with their
organization.
Also, this is often the first question of an interview, so practice an answer that would best show how you
are the perfect person for the job.

Question 2: "Why don't you walk me through your resume?"

In walking through your resume, focus on your skills and what you can do for your company. Avoid giving
unnecessary details, as you want the interviewer only to remember that you are the right person for the
job.

Question 3: What would you contribute to this organization?

The basis of this question is to test whether you are a good fit for their organization. Showing your
strengths and how you can make the company better using your skills should be the focus of your answer.

Question 4: Why do you want to work for us?

They want to know if you are passionate about the job and if this is the job that you want to do, and not
what you need to do.

Question 5: What do you do during your free time?

Any employer wants to know if his or her would-be employee is a good fit for the job. The interviewer
wants to know how you are outside of work, whether you keep yourself healthy, whether you stay busy
with productive activities, and so on.