In the Philippines, National Police Clearance (NPC) is required when Filipinos must prove a clear criminal record or apply for a job and visa. If it is not valid, you must renew it to ensure that you have the latest and valid document. In this blog, we will go through the process of how to renew police clearance.
When Do I Need to Renew Police Clearance?
The validity of the police clearance is only 6 months from the date of issue. If it has expired, you need to renew it as soon as possible when you need it to prove a clear criminal history.
Police Clearance Renewal Requirements
In the Philippines, police clearance is eligible for applicants with various purposes according to local regulations. Here you can check if you meet the requirements:
- Filipino citizens are eligible to apply for a police clearance renewal if they need it for employment, business, or other legal purposes.
- Foreign nationals residing in the Philippines are required to obtain a police clearance for certain purposes.
- Students are required to obtain a police clearance as part of the admission process, according to some educational institutions or organizations.
Required Documents for Police Clearance Renewal
When renewing the Police Clearance, you must provide the following documents:
- Previous or expired Police Clearance.
- Two original Valid IDs that show your full name, photo, and signature:
- AFP ID
- Birth certificate
- BFP ID
- BJMP ID
- GSIS UMID
- LTO Driver’s Licence
- Passport
- PRC ID/Licence
- PCG ID
- Pag-IBIG ID
- PWD ID
- School ID with registration form
- IBP ID
- Marina ID
- OFW ID
- Alien Certificate of Registration
- SSS ID/UMID
- TIN ID
- Voter’s ID
- PhilHealth ID
- PNP ID
- Senior citizen ID
- National ID
- Completed police clearance renewal application form
- A copy of the appointment confirmation
- Receipt of renewal fee payment
- Printed copy of appointment confirmation
- Two recent passport-size photos
How to Renew Police Clearance
You can renew your police clearance online by following the detailed steps below:
Make an Appointment for Police Clearance Renewal Online
You must make an appointment to renew your police clearance online:
- Visit the PNP Clearance System official website.
- You can log in to your PNP account and password. If you do not have an existing account, you can create an account on the PNP Clearance website.
- After registering, you can select the option “Clearance Application” and “Renewal with Appearance”.
- Then you need to choose a police station near you and the available date and time for the appointment.
- You can pay the renewal application fee through Landbank or GCash.
- After you have paid, you will receive a confirmation message with your appointment details and the payment reference number.
Collect Necessary Requirement
After you have booked an appointment, you can prepare all the necessary documents as mentioned above. To ensure that you have a smooth application, you must collect all the required documents, such as:
- 2 original valid government-issued ID
- The payment receipt
- The reference number of the appointment
Attend the Appointment
After you have collected all the necessary documents, you can attend the appointment at the scheduled time. It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes in advance to make sure that you won’t miss the appointment.
Complete the Police Clearance Renewal Process
You need to go through the standard process for applicants, such as fingerprinting, photo-taking, and verification at the post office. After the processing is complete and they have verified your information, you can get your new police clearance.
How to Renew Your Police Clearance Without Appearance
Instead of making an appointment for a police clearance renewal, you can renew your police clearance electronically. However, your original clearance must be issued within the last three years. You can follow these steps to renew NPC without showing up at the post office:
- You need to visit the National Police Clearance System (NPCS).
- Choose the Clearance Application, then “Renewal (non appearance)”
- Choose the purpose and police station.
- Then you need to upload a recent passport-size photo online.
- Upload a selfie that you hold a valid government-issued ID to prove your identity.
- You need to choose the payment option to pay for the fee.
- After the officer has checked the information correctly, you will receive a new police clearance.
How Much Does It Cost to Renew a Police Clearance?
The renewal price for police clearance is ₱150. You need to pay for it when you make an online appointment. Don’t forget to keep your payment receipt as it is the required document when you attend the appointment.
How Long Will I Obtain the New Police Clearance?
The new police clearance process will depend on the workload of the application. In general, the renewal of police appearances will take a few working days or a week.
FAQ
📌 Can I renew my police clearance abroad?
You can try to renew the police clearance online when you are abroad by following the methods we mentioned above. If you are not eligible to apply online, you can visit the Philippine Embassy/Consulate or through an authorized Philippine representative.
📌 Can I use an expired police clearance?
No, you can’t use an expired police clearance. According to the requirements, you are required to show a valid police clearance for various purposes. Otherwise, the application may be rejected because it cannot show you a clear criminal record.
📌 Can I renew my police clearance without scheduling an appointment?
If you are applying for a local police clearance (LPC), you can do so without registering online. You must schedule an online appointment with your preferred police station to obtain a National Police Clearance (NPC).
Conclusion
This article walks you through how to renew the police clearance if it is expired. Don’t forget to prepare all the necessary documents when you attend the appointment, in case your police clearance application is rejected. If you have questions about police clearance, you can leave a comment below.