Online NBI Clearance Renewal: the Fastest Way in getting your NBI Clearance

There was one time when I was required to immediately submit an NBI Clearance. I was thinking back then that it was impossible for me to get an NBI Clearance because of the usual process of booking a schedule at the NBI website, the very long lines during biometrics, and the fact that my name always has a "hit".

The most problematic for me is my name having a "hit" - which means that there is a criminal or a suspected criminal having the same name as me. The result of this is that the release of my NBI clearance is extended by at least one week because the NBI will check their records.

The good news for me is that NBI now has a very fast way for renewing an NBI Clearance. I actually got my new NBI clearance within the day!

Requirements for fast NBI Clearance renewal

The following are the requirements or the important things that you should have so that you can avail of the very fast NBI clearance renewal:

1. NBI clearance number of your old NBI clearance
2. Valid government issued ID

You do not need to have an NBI Online account to renew your NBI clearance. It is less hassle than when obtaining a new NBI clearance. The way that I will show you can be done at the home page of the NBI Clearance Online. 

Step-by-step process for very fast NBI Clearance renewal

1. Go to the NBI clearance online website and look for the "NBI Clearance Online Renewal" and click the "CLICK HERE" button.

2. Input your old NBI clearance ID number, mobile number, your name, and birth date then click the "Verify" button.

3. Select the verification options. You can choose from one of the following: Mother's information, Mobile No. used during registration, and Email address used during registration.

I selected “mobile no. used during registration” and then I input my mobile number then clicked the “Verify” button.

4. The next step is selecting if you want to pick-up your NBI Clearance or have it delivered through door-to-door delivery. I selected pick-up since door-to-door delivery has additional delivery fees plus may take more than one day. I wanted my NBI Clearance to be released within the day. Click “Continue to payment” once you choose the method that you want.

Take note that the pick-up option is only available at NBI Clearance Center, UN Avenue, Manila.

5. The next step is selecting the payment option. I chose to pay at 7-Eleven since it is the most convenient for me. The NBI clearance fee is 130 pesos while the convenience at 7-Eleven is 30 pesos. In total, I paid 160 pesos for the renewal of my NBI Clearance.

6. The last step is picking up the NBI clearance.

I got my NBI Clearance very quickly. I applied for the renewal of my NBI Clearance online in the morning and I got my NBI Clearance in the afternoon. It is very quick and convenient! I can say that NBI Clearance has the best online system compared to other government agencies.

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How to Apply for NBI Clearance Online

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) finally activated the much needed upgrade in the processing of NBI clearance. That upgrade is transferring most of the procedures online.

I just discovered this new procedure when I applied for an NBI clearance this month. I was told that I don’t need to go to NBI office and suffer the usual “pila”. All I have to do is to visit the NBI website and set a schedule for the processing of NBI clearance.

I’m cynical that this new system actually works. (actually, I’m always cynical when it comes to the Philippine government). I was proven wrong because I processed and got my NBI clearance with minimal inconvenience.

Here is the step-by-step process that I did to apply for an NBI clearance online:

NOTE: The procedures in this post are for those who will use the Online NBI Clearance system for the first time.

Step 1: Go to the NBI Clearance website.

Step 2: Fill-up the application for First Timer or New Applicant in the right side of the NBI Clearance website. Click the “I Accept Terms of Service” and the “Sign Up” button after you filled up all the required details.

First Timer or New Applicant sign up form on the right side of the NBI website.

Step 3: Click “I Agree” on the “Acceptance of Terms and Conditions” pop-up that will appear.

Step 4: Fill-up the required information in the online NBI clearance form in the next page. Click “Save Information” button once done.

Step 5: Click on the “Apply for Clearance” in the next page that will appear.

Step 6: In the pop-up that will appear,  choose “Renew” if you are renewing your NBI clearance. Type in the ID that you will use when claiming your NBI clearance. Click the “I Agree” button.

Step 7: Click “Okay” to the reminder that will appear next.

Step 8: Select the NBI branch and the date when you want to process your NBI clearance. You are required to personally appear at the NBI office for biometrics and picture-taking. Also, select the purpose and the details of your NBI clearance application.

Finally, you have to choose one of the following payment options: (1) Banks, over the counter, (2) Banks, online, (3) Mobile payment, and (4) Bayad Center. I chose the first option when I applied for the renewal of my NBI clearance.

Step 9: Read the reminders and then click “Proceed to Payment”

Step 10: Choose the bank where you want to pay the NBI clearance renewal fee. You can choose from the following banks: (1) Metrobank, (2) BPI, and (3) BDO.

I chose Metrobank because they don’t charge any service fee. BPI charges 50 pesos service fee while BDO charges 25 pesos.

You’re successful in doing this step when you receive a confirmation email from NBI/DragonPay.

Step 11: Follow the payment instructions and then pay the specified NBI clearance fee. Keep the deposit slip or the payment slip because you will need it later when you go to the NBI office. Click on the confirmation link emailed to you by NBI/DragonPay and confirm your payment.

Payment confirmation form by DragonPay.

Step 12: Go to NBI branch on your appointed schedule. Show your deposit slip or payment slip and have your photo taken and then fingerprinting.

Step 13: Pickup your NBI clearance at the NBI office on the date given to you during your fingerprinting.

These are all the steps that you must follow. They are quite plenty but they are easy to follow. In fact, I am so glad that NBI improved their system. I didn’t experience any hassle because I only spent less than 30 minutes waiting for the fingerprinting and photo capture.

NBI’s online clearance application system is a milestone to the agency. I hope that they continue to improve their system.

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