NBI clearance cost PHP 130.
For over-the-counter payments, you’ll receive a reference number. Currently, the NBI clearance fee is PHP 130. And if you use the e-payment service, you’ll need to cover the additional PHP 25.
Steps for Getting an NBI Clearance?
Step 1: Create Your NBI Account
The first step is the NBI online registration. For this, visit the NBI Clearance website.[1] On the home page, you’ll be asked this question: DO YOU HAVE AN OLD NBI CLEARANCE ISSUED FROM 2014 TO PRESENT? Since it’s your first time to apply, choose NO.
Then, proceed with the account registration. After double-checking your details, mark the box that says READ AND ACCEPT TERMS OF SERVICES, check the I’M NOT A ROBOT box, and then click SIGN UP.
Step 2: Log In to Your Account
After you’ve created your NBI account, sign in using the email address and password you’ve provided during the creation of your account.
Step 3: Fill Out the Application Form
On the Applicant Information page, you’ll find a form that needs to be accomplished. Key in your personal details carefully. After that, click the SAVE INFORMATION button, which you’ll find at the bottom of the page.
A pop-up reminder will ask you to double-check your details. If you’re good with them, click SUBMIT.
Step 4: Apply for the NBI Clearance
After turning in your personal information, it’s time for the actual NBI clearance application process. On the upper right corner of the screen, you’ll find the APPLY FOR CLEARANCE button. Click it to start the process.
A pop-up box will then prompt you to provide the types of IDs (and their numbers) that you’ll present on the day of your appointment.
To proceed to the next page, click I AGREE.
Step 5: Select Your NBI Clearance Center and Appointment Schedule
You’ll be prompted to pick your preferred NBI Clearance center. After choosing your preferred branch, you’ll then select the appointment date and time. Note that the blue boxes on the appointment calendar are the vacant slots.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Decide on your appointment date carefully. This is because you can no longer reschedule your appointment once you’ve paid the application fee. Nevertheless, if you can’t make it on your appointment date and you’ve already paid the fee, the NBI will give you a 15-day grace period to get your clearance at your nominated branch.
Step 6: Select Your Payment Option
After you’ve selected your preferred NBI branch and schedule, you’ll be asked to choose a payment option for your NBI clearance fee. Here are some of your options:
- Over-the-counter bank payment – Includes banks, such as Metrobank, Chinabank, Land Bank, UnionBank, Security Bank, RCBC, among others
- Online bank payment – Includes UnionBank, BPI, etc.
- Bayad Center – Includes partners such as LBC, Cebuana Lhuillier, Waltermart, Robinsons, and even the Bayad Center mobile app
- 7-Eleven – Includes 7-Eleven branches with payment facilities
- Others – GCash and ECPay
After choosing your payment option, click PROCEED.
Step 7: Pay the NBI Fee
How you’ll settle your NBI clearance fee will depend on your chosen payment option. For example, if you choose online banking, you’ll be directed to a separate banking portal where you’ll complete the transaction. For over-the-counter payments, you’ll receive a reference number.
Currently, the NBI clearance fee is PHP 130. And if you use the e-payment service, you’ll need to cover the additional PHP 25.
Step 8: Go to Your Chosen NBI Branch on Your Appointment Date
On the day of your appointment, head to your chosen NBI branch with your complete requirements. And because you’ve filed your application online, you can go straight to the encoding station where you’ll have your biometrics and photograph taken.
Step 9: Wait for Your NBI Clearance
Your NBI clearance will be released to you in a few minutes as long as there’s no hit. A hit means that you have a namesake who might have a criminal record with the NBI.
If you have a hit, the NBI will delay the issuance of the clearance. This will give them time to verify if the hit is actually yours or just under your namesake. You may be asked to return to the branch after a few days.