NBI Clearance Renewal 2026: Steps, Fees, Requirements
Quick answer
Renewing costs the same as a new NBI clearance: PHP 130 plus a PHP 30 e-payment fee. Was your last clearance issued after 2014 (after 16 October 2016, according to the NBI Citizen's Charter), with no changed details? Then choose "NBI Clearance Online Renewal" on clearance.nbi.gov.ph and get it by courier. Everyone else files and pays online, then visits a branch for photo and fingerprints.
What are the requirements?
- Your old NBI clearance, or its details, for the online renewal.
- Two valid government-issued IDs, original and not expired, if you visit a branch. The NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 also accepts one original PhilSys National ID instead.
- Your NBI online account (email and mobile number).
- Payment reference number and receipt.
- Name changed after marriage: PSA marriage certificate. Changed details mean a branch visit, not the courier renewal.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NBI clearance fee (renewal) | PHP 130 | No discount for renewal |
| E-payment service fee | PHP 30 | NBI Citizen's Charter 2025; the NBI website says usually PHP 25 to PHP 30 |
| Total at a branch | PHP 160 | Paid before your branch visit |
| Delivery within Metro Manila (NCR) | PHP 200 | Online renewal only |
| Delivery outside Metro Manila | PHP 350 | Online renewal only |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
Online renewal with courier delivery
1. Open clearance.nbi.gov.ph and choose "NBI Clearance Online Renewal" on the home page
2. Log in or create your account, then enter the details of your old clearance
3. Check your personal data
If anything changed, stop and use the branch route below.
4. Enter your delivery address and pay the clearance fee and delivery fee
5. Wait for the courier
Check every detail on the clearance when it arrives.
Renewal with a branch visit
1. Log in at clearance.nbi.gov.ph and click "Apply for Clearance"
2. Update your address or civil status if they changed
3. Choose your purpose, then a branch, date and time
4. Pay using the reference number and keep the receipt
5. Visit the branch with your two IDs for photo, fingerprints and printing
Walk-in
Branch renewals still start online: register and pay first, then go on your booked date.
How much is NBI clearance delivery, and how long does it take?
With the online renewal, you choose delivery to your door or pick-up in Manila. The NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 lists these delivery fees and times, counted in working days (no weekends or holidays):
| Delivery area | Fee | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Within Metro Manila (NCR) | PHP 200 | 5 working days |
| Outside Metro Manila | PHP 350 | 7 to 10 working days |
You pay the delivery fee together with the PHP 130 clearance fee and the e-payment fee. A third-party courier brings the clearance.
Pick-up instead of delivery: the clearance is ready 24 hours after payment, not counting weekends and holidays. Pick-up is only at the releasing area of the NBI Main Office on United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Bring your paid reference number. A representative needs your reference number, an authorization letter you signed, and copies of both your IDs. You may also book your own courier, such as Grab or Lalamove; the rider shows your reference number, a screenshot of the booking and your message authorizing the pick-up.
How long is an NBI clearance valid?
The NBI website and its Citizen's Charter do not state a fixed validity period. To check whether a clearance is still valid, use the NBI Clearance Online Verification service linked from clearance.nbi.gov.ph; it shows the clearance as "Valid" or "Expired". If an employer, agency or embassy asks for a clearance issued within a certain time, follow their rule.
How long does it take?
- Branch visit, no HIT: printed within minutes of your biometrics.
- If a HIT appears: the NBI sets a release date. The NBI Citizen's Charter gives 8 working days; the NBI website says usually 5 to 10 working days. See what an NBI HIT means.
- Missed your branch date: you have a 15-day grace period once your application shows "PAID".
Where do you apply?
Renew online at clearance.nbi.gov.ph. For the branch route, find an NBI branch near you.
- Apply on the official website: https://clearance.nbi.gov.ph/
- Find NBI offices
What are the common problems and how do you fix them?
Older clearance
The NBI website allows the courier renewal only for clearances issued after 2014; the NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 says after 16 October 2016. If yours is older, or the portal does not accept it, apply through a branch visit.
Your surname changed after marriage
Use the branch route and bring your PSA marriage certificate.
Old clearance lost
Apply through a branch visit. The NBI can match your record by fingerprints.
Payment not posted
Wait 24 hours and keep your receipt. Our NBI payment help lists what to check.
Cannot log in
Reset your password with the NBI password reset steps.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NBI clearance renewal in 2026?
PHP 130 plus a PHP 30 e-payment fee, the same as a new application. Delivery adds PHP 200 within Metro Manila or PHP 350 outside it.
How long does NBI clearance delivery take?
About 5 working days within Metro Manila and 7 to 10 working days outside it, according to the NBI Citizen's Charter.
Can I renew my NBI clearance without going to a branch?
Yes, if your last clearance was issued after 2014 (after 16 October 2016, according to the NBI Citizen's Charter) and none of your personal details changed. Choose the online renewal and it is delivered to your address.
Who has to visit a branch to renew?
Anyone whose last clearance is older than the cut-off (2014 on the NBI website, 16 October 2016 in the Citizen's Charter), whose details changed, or who lost the old clearance. These cases go through the normal online application and a branch visit.
Can I renew an expired NBI clearance?
Yes. Renewal is for people who already had a clearance, whether it is still valid or expired.
Is renewal faster than a new application?
Usually. Your data and fingerprints are already on file, so a HIT is less likely.
Do I need an appointment to renew at a branch?
Yes. You choose a branch, date and time when you file online. The NBI online appointment guide explains the booking.
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