NBI Clearance Requirements 2026: IDs and Documents
Quick answer
Bring two valid government-issued IDs (original, not expired), your online reference number and your payment receipt. The NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 also accepts one original PhilSys National ID instead of the two IDs. First-time jobseekers who want the free clearance also bring a barangay certification. Register and pay at clearance.nbi.gov.ph before your branch visit; the NBI clearance online application guide has every step.
What are the requirements?
| Document | Original or copy | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Valid government ID no. 1 | Original | Not expired, with your photo and full name |
| Valid government ID no. 2 | Original | A second ID from the list below |
| Online reference number | Printed or on phone | From clearance.nbi.gov.ph |
| Payment receipt | Printed or on phone | Proof you paid the fee |
| Barangay certification (first-time jobseekers only) | Original | On barangay letterhead, dry-sealed and signed; needed for the free clearance under RA 11261 |
| PSA marriage certificate (name change) | Original | If you now use your married name |
IDs the NBI names as examples: passport, driver's license, National ID, UMID, postal ID, and PSA birth certificate.
PhilSys National ID: the NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 accepts one original PhilSys ID instead of two valid IDs; the NBI website asks for two IDs.
Tips:
- Your name and birth date in the portal must match your IDs.
- Expired IDs are not accepted.
- The free clearance for first-time jobseekers can be used only once.
What to bring
NBI Clearance Requirements 2026: IDs and Documents
Documents
- Valid government ID no. 1Original
- Valid government ID no. 2Original
- Online reference numberPrinted or on phone
- Payment receiptPrinted or on phone
- Barangay certification (first-time jobseekers only)Original
- PSA marriage certificate (name change)Original
Fee
- Total: PHP 160
Tips
- Your name and birth date in the portal must match your IDs.
- Expired IDs are not accepted.
- The free clearance for first-time jobseekers can be used only once.
Checklist from listopapeles.com. Confirm with the agency before you go. listopapeles.com/requirements/nbi-clearance
Frequently asked questions
How many IDs do I need for NBI clearance?
Two valid government-issued IDs, originals and not expired. The NBI Citizen's Charter 2025 also accepts one original PhilSys National ID instead.
Can a PSA birth certificate count as one of the two IDs?
Yes. The NBI lists the PSA birth certificate among the documents you can present.
Is the NBI clearance free for first-time jobseekers?
Yes, once, under RA 11261. Bring a barangay certification that you are a first-time jobseeker and register through firsttimejobseekers.nbi.gov.ph.
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