Philippines - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate

Advertisement

Procedure

Apply Online

1. To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to use the following link – link
2. The applicant has to click the “Register” button.
3. Read the terms and conditions and then click the “Next” button.
4. Also, tick the valid ID and then click the “I agree” button.
5. Next, complete the registration page. Once the applicant is done, hit the “Register” button.
6. After clicking the “Register” button, a dialog box will appear. Make sure to double-check all the details that the applicant has provided on the page before clicking the “Save” button.
7. Enter the details and click the “Sign-in” button.
8. Click the “Edit Profile” button, enter all the details and then click the “Save Profile”.
9. The next page will show the edited profile. Click the “Clearance Application” button to begin the application process.
10. Set up an appointment. the applicant has to select a police station where S/he would like to submit the requirements and the date and time of the appointment.
11. Next, select a payment option. Pay for the certificate through “LandBank of the Philippines.”
12. Followed by the page will show all the appointment details, check the details, and click the “Save Appointment” button.
13. The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
14. On the appointment date, the applicant has to go to the chosen police station and present the following: 2 valid IDs, a reference number, and an official receipt of payment.
15. Carry all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
16. Before the clearance is released, the officer will collect the biometrics data (fingerprints, digital signature, and photo)
17. After further processing and verification of documents and details, the certificate will be issued as per the notification.
18. This entire process can be completed within a day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Advertisement

Required Documents

• Copy of a passport-size photo
• Original passport
• Copy of fingerprint
• Valid citizen proof (respective IDs issued by respective nation)
• Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license)
• Address card (utility bills)
• Birth certificate (as per requirement)
• A letter of authorization

Office Locations & Contacts

Philippine National Police Headquarters
Camp B Gen Rafael T Crame
Quezon City
Metro Manila
1111
Philippines
Phone: 723-0401
location link – link

Eligibility

The following are the requirements to be eligible to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in the Philippines:

• The applicant must be a Filipino citizen.
• The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• The applicant must have a valid ID.
• The applicant must have a clear background.

Fees

• PHP 150 (for Land Bank) plus PHP 10 transaction fee (for a total of PHP 160).
• The amount may vary per case

Validity

• The validity of the Police Clearance Certificate varies based on the reason provided by the applicant.

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within a day or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Full Name (as registered)
• Date of Birth
• Precinct Number/Barangay/Municipality/Province
• Residence Address
• Present Name
• New Name
• Citizenship
• Period of Residence
• Name of Father
• Name of Mother
• Profession/Occupation
• Gender
• Place of Birth
• Status

Need for the Document

• A Police Clearance The certificate is issued by the National Bureau of Investigation. In the Philippines, the criminal record information is maintained at the National Bureau of Investigation Department, Philippines Police Force.
• PCC Certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the (Philippines Police Force) and is also required when a person applies for immigration status to other countries.

Information which might help

• Although not everyone requires it. However, those who are planning to stay for a long period of time in a foreign country for any reason are required to get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
• Local citizens obtain a Police Clearance for a variety of reasons or requirements, including local employment, firearm registration, passport application, bank account application, and business permit, among others.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A police clearance certificate is used as a copy of the criminal record or a declaration of the absence of any criminal record.
• Police clearance certificates are different in each country and territory and may be called police certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, etc.

External Links

link

Others

As an applicant, the police clearance may be rejected because of the following reasons:

• If the applicant is found to have escaped immigration detention in another country.
• If the applicant is a drug trafficker, your application may be rejected.
• Another police clearance rejection reason is If the applicant is not of good character. The definition of good character may be different in your host country.
• If the applicant escaped justice in another country, may not be allowed into another country.
• Another police clearance rejection reason is If the applicant belongs to an association or group that has been outlawed in your country.