NBI clearance renewal: requirements and online renewal
To renew an NBI clearance, log in at clearance.nbi.gov.ph. If your previous clearance was issued after 2014 and your details have not changed, the NBI Clearance Online Renewal option delivers it by courier without a branch visit; otherwise you book a branch, pay and appear with two valid government-issued IDs for biometrics.
Renewing an NBI clearance happens on the same official portal as a first application, clearance.nbi.gov.ph. What changes is whether you can skip the branch. Decide that first, then prepare the requirements for your route.
Online renewal or branch visit?
| Your situation | Route |
|---|---|
| Previous clearance issued after 2014, no changes to your personal details | NBI Clearance Online Renewal, delivered by courier |
| Your details changed (name, civil status, address) or your old clearance is from 2014 or earlier | Branch renewal: apply online, then appear for biometrics |
| First-time job seeker under RA 11261 | Use the separate First-Time Job Seekers portal |
| You live abroad | Read NBI's mailed clearance procedure for applicants abroad |
The NBI's own guide describes the online renewal option on the portal's home page for holders whose clearance was issued after 2014 and whose personal details are unchanged.
Requirements for a branch renewal
Bring these on your appointment day:
- Your reference number or QR code, printed or on your phone.
- Proof of payment.
- Two valid government-issued IDs, original and not expired. NBI lists examples such as a passport, driver's license, National ID, UMID, postal ID or a PSA birth certificate.
- For first-time job seekers, the original barangay certificate and the signed oath of undertaking.
Your typed details must match your IDs exactly, so check spelling before you save your profile.
Renew step by step
- Log in at clearance.nbi.gov.ph, or register with an active mobile number and email for the one-time password.
- Complete or review the applicant information form and click "Save Information".
- Click "Apply for Clearance" and choose the valid ID you will bring.
- Pick a branch, a date and an AM or PM slot.
- Choose a payment method and keep the reference number it generates: you pay with it and show it at the branch.
- Once the transaction shows "PAID", go to the branch for your photo, fingerprints and electronic signature, and confirm your details on the monitor before printing.
If your name matches a record (a "HIT"), the branch asks you to come back after a set period while your name is reviewed. NBI says this is common and does not mean you have a case.
Applying from abroad
The NBI's mailed procedure for applicants abroad uses Form No. 5 from a Philippine embassy or consulate, fingerprints in rolled impressions authenticated by the officer who takes them, a recent 2x2 photo with white background and a photocopy of your passport's biodata page. You also register online at clearance.nbi.gov.ph and pay before sending the documents. Read the full mailed clearance page before you post anything.
For that passport photocopy, or when an employer asks for photocopies of your valid IDs, the front-and-back copy tool puts an ID on one printable page. It makes an image-based copy, not a certified one.
Keep your clearance usable
Hand over the printed clearance when an employer asks for the original. When you send a copy by email for screening, keep it readable and consider marking it for that application only. Keep your reference numbers and receipts until the clearance is in your hands.
Many job requirements pair the NBI clearance with a PNP police clearance, a barangay clearance and a TIN ID.
NBI clearance renewal questions
Who can use the NBI online renewal?
According to the NBI, holders whose previous clearance was issued after 2014 and whose personal details have not changed can choose NBI Clearance Online Renewal and receive the clearance by courier.
How many valid IDs do I need for NBI clearance renewal at a branch?
Two valid government-issued IDs, original and not expired. NBI gives examples such as a passport, driver's license, National ID, UMID, postal ID or PSA birth certificate.
What does a HIT mean on my NBI clearance?
It means your name is similar or identical to a name with a record. The branch asks you to return after the review period to claim your clearance.
Can I get an NBI clearance from abroad?
Yes, through the NBI's mailed clearance procedure for applicants abroad, which uses Form No. 5 from a Philippine embassy or consulate, authenticated fingerprints, a 2x2 photo, a passport photocopy and online registration and payment.