PNP

National Police Clearance

Choose appearance or an eligible non-appearance application.

A checklist to help you prepare

Choose appearance or an eligible non-appearance application.

About this guide

Checking off a task does not submit an application. The listed scope and special cases determine which documents you need.

FeeAmount depends on your application; check the official assessment.

Processing timeDepends on verification and appointment availability.

Can start onlineStart on the official portal

Physical visitDepends on appearance eligibility

Guide reviewed 2026-10-05. Save your checklist here; application and payment happen on the official service.

What you’ll need

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Identity documents

Prepare an accepted ID and supporting records for the transaction.

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NPCS account and application reference

Use the current official checklist for your case.

Choose your application type

Non-appearance requires an in-person clearance within the last three years and the same account.

Official service

Apply and review the charge

Use NPCS; review appointment, payment and identity-document instructions before confirming.

Official service

Complete the required verification

Attend the selected station for biometrics if your route requires appearance.

Official service

Check release or follow-up instructions

Retain the reference and follow the system’s decision and release instructions.

Official service

Amount depends on your application; check the official assessment.

A case-specific cost breakdown is not available in this guide yet.

Use your confirmed appointment office. The contact below is agency support, not a branch appointment.

Agency address & contact scope

NPCS One Stop Shop, Camp Crame, Quezon City

NPCS helpdesk; attend the station selected in your application.

Contact references reviewed: 2026-10-05. Call availability has not been tested.