How to Schedule a Police Clearance Appointment in the Philippines

A police clearance certificate is important for Filipinos, students, and Philippine citizens seeking employment in other states. Scheduling an online appointment for the police clearance is an important step in the application process for the police clearance.

The PNP(Philippines National Police) has made the appointment process online. Now, you can select your preferred police station, set a convenient day and time, and walk in prepared, saving time, energy, and stress.

In this blog, you will learn how to schedule an online appointment for a police clearance. How do you change it, and what documents should you bring on the appointment day to successfully process your application?

How to Schedule an Online Appointment for a National Police Clearance Certificate?

Follow the steps below to schedule an online appointment for the national police clearance or PNP police clearance ID:

Visit the Official Website of the PNP:

Go to the official website of the PNP, which is https://pnpclearance.ph/.

Log in to Your Account:

Provide your registered email address and password to log in to your account.

📝Note: If you don’t have an account on the PNP website, then first register yourself. For complete online registration, click on the following link to complete the online registration process for the PNP police clearance, https://phclearance.com/pnp-clearance-online-application-process-and-requirements/.

Click on the Clearance Application Button:

You will see the page below when you log in to your account.

It includes three buttons and NPCS system in bold.
Here our concern is with the Clearance Application Button. which is necessary for the scheduling of the online appointment for the PNP clearance certificate.
The applicant needs to click this button for booking the appointment, that's why it is highlighted for applicants in this image.

Click on the Clearance Application button.

Select Your Preferred Police Station for PNP Clearance Appointment:

Its contains the option for the selection of the police station. selection of one of the police station from the given list is must for the schedule of the online appointment at a specific police station for the PNP clearance in the Philippine.
The applicant will need to search the name of the preferred police station by clicking the search section.
The search section is highlighted in this image so that the applicant clearly understand where to click and find its preferred police station name.

Click on the search bar and find the name of the police station of your choice. Select it when found. The website will display the name and address of the selected police station.

Select Day and Time(Either AM or PM) from the Available Slots:

it includes day, and time slots. the green slots means that they are available for selection.
The applicant needs to first select the day and then the time from the available slots for the selected day. Once selected, they will need to click the next button.
Important guidelines and proper way of selection are also arrowed and selected for the easiness of the users.

Click on a day and select the time slot from the available slots. Finally click the Next button.

Save the Appointment:

After the selection of the police station, day, and time, the next step is to pay the appointment clearance fee. Click on the LandBank of the Phils button, and then click the Save Appointment button. Here your appointment is booked for the police clearance ID.

Pay the National Police Clearance Fee:

Pay the clearance processing fee.

If you want to pay via mobile e-wallets like GCash, click https://phclearance.com/pay-police-clearance-fee-using-gcash/. In this article, we have explained the payment process in simple language and also attached the screenshots of every step for your proper understanding.

If you want to pay in cash and don’t like the online fee payment methods, you can pay through the OTC(Over-The-Counter) payment methods like 7-Eleven, Bayad Center, LandBanks, etc. To learn the process, click the following link https://phclearance.com/police-clearance-otc-payments-philippines/.

Visit the Selected Police Station on the Appointment Day and Time:

Visit the selected police station at the scheduled time for biometrics, identity verification, and collection of a police clearance certificate after the successful application process.

📝Note: If your application got a HIT, it will be delayed for further verification. To know about the possible reasons for the HIT status and its possible solutions, click the following link, https://phclearance.com/police-clearance-hit-status/ . In this article, we have covered the reasons behind a HIT status and the ways to resolve it.

National Police Clearance Requirements 2025:

Don’t forget to bring the following compulsory requirements during the visit to the selected police station:

Valid Government-issued IDs.
Reference Number: The Reference Number of the payment is displayed on the screen after scheduling the online appointment.
Receipt of the fee payment.

The valid government-issued IDs must fulfill the following criteria:

It should be original(not photocopied).
It should be valid (not expired). Expired IDs are not acceptable.
It should be in good condition, which clearly shows your name, signature, and photo for identity verification.

Police Clearance Appointment Fee:

The standard fee for the police clearance certificate is PHP 150. However, you need to pay PHP 10 to PHP 30 as a processing fee for the selected payment channel.

If you’re a First-Time Job Seeker and you apply through the proper channel, you don’t need to pay the fee. According to the First-Time Job Seekers Assistant Act, it is free for first-time job seekers.

Fee Payment for Police Clearance Appointment:

There are multiple payment methods through which we can pay the police clearance appointment processing fee. Some of the most used payment methods are as follows:

Steps to Pay via GCash:

Open your GCash account.

Find the Pay Bills option and click it.

Find the Government option and click it.

Select the PNP clearance option.

Provide the required details.

Click the Confirm button after reviewing the provided details.

Download the fee receipt.

We have covered the process of fee payment using GCash in a separate article. For your comfort, we have attached a screenshot of every step, and discuss the process in simple words.

Steps to Pay via the OTC(Over-The-Counter) Payment Methods like 7-Eleven, Bayad Center, etc.

If you want to pay the fee in cash. You can pay through the Over-The-Counter payment method.

Click on the Cash Payment option on the LBP e-payment Portal.

Select your preferred OTC payment method from the available options.

A reference number will be displayed. Note it to yourself.

Go to the nearest OTC payment center.

Follow the instructions to pay the fee.

For complete guidelines, click on the link https://phclearance.com/police-clearance-otc-payments-philippines/. In this article, we have explained the OTC payment methods in detail.

Steps to Pay via Landbank:

Visit the LBP e-payment portal.

Select the Landbank as a payment method.

Enter your reference number and clearance fee.

Once the payment is paid. You will receive a receipt to confirm your transaction.

Police Clearance Appointment Processing Time:

The appointment timing and getting the police clearance certificate depend on the type of police clearance.

Appointment Processing Time for National Police Clearance:

On the appointment day, when you visit the selected police station, biometrics and document verification are performed. If you have no HIT, you will get the clearance ID within 30 minutes, depending on the workload and the number of applications.

Appointment Processing Time for Local Police Clearance:

For local police clearance, you will need to visit a local police station or municipal hall. Submit the application form along with the required documents. You will get your police clearance within 3 to 15 days.

How to Schedule an Appointment for Specific Locations in the Philippines?

The appointment process is almost the same at different police stations. In case of a national police clearance certificate, you need to schedule the online appointment at the PNP official website. We have discussed the process in detail above in this article.

If you are applying for local police clearance, and the specific police station in the area provides the facility for booking an online appointment. Then its process will be almost the same as for the national police clearance ID.

However; if you are applying for a local police clearance, you need to visit the police station for the appointment.

Let’s discuss the booking of the appointment process for specific locations in the Philippines.

Police Clearance Appointment Batangas:

Choose your preferred or nearest police station in Batangas that deals with the police clearance application process and is convenient for you.

Prepare required documents.

Local Police Clearance Appointment Batangas:

Visit the police clearance along with the required documents.

Get the application form from the concerned officer and fill out it.

Pay the fee in the police station treasury office and get the fee receipt.

Submit the application form, other required documents like a valid ID, and the original fee receipt with the concerned officer.

You will be told that when you need to visit the station to get the clearance certificate. It usually takes 3 to 15 working days after the submission of the application form.

Revisit the station at the appointed day to collect the local police clearance certificate.

National/PNP Police Clearance Appointment Batangas:

First make a choice of selecting a police station for the appointment in the Batangas. Find out a nearest station that offers the facility of police clearance application process. Note down the correct name of the police station.

Login to the PNP Official Website:

Go to the PNP official website and complete the online application process for the PNP police clearance certificate.

Complete the online registration process and login to your account.

Select the Name of the Specific Police Station in Batangas:

Search and select the name of the police station where you want to get your clearance ID.

Select the Day and Time for the Appointment in the Police Station in Batangas:

Select the day and time to complete the booking of the online appointment.

Pay the Clearance Fee:

pay the clearance fee and keep the original receipt with yourself.

Visit the Selected Police Station in Batangas:

Visit the station on the appointment day for the biometrics and documents verifications. Also don’t forget to bring the required documents. You will get the clearance certificate on the same day if you don’t have a HIT in the NPCS database.

Police Clearance Appointment Pampanga:

Search for the nearest police station in Pampanga that deals with the police clearance certificate application process. Note the name of the station.

Local Police Clearance Appointment Pampanga:

If you are applying for the local police clearance, then you need to go to the police station and complete the application process personally.

Visit the police clearance along with the required documents.

Get the application form from the concerned officer and fill out it.

Submit the clearance fee in the police station treasury office and get the fee receipt.

Submit the application form, other required documents like a valid ID, and the original fee receipt with the concerned officer.

You will be told that when you need to visit the station to get the clearance certificate. It usually takes 3 to 15 working days after the submission of the appliation form.

Revisit the station at the appointed day to collect the local police clearance certificate.

National Police Clearance Appointment Pampanga:

First make a choice of selecting a police station for the appointment in the Pampanga. Find out a nearest station that offers the facility of police clearance application process. Note down the correct name of the police station.

Go to the PNP Official Website:

Go to the PNP official website and complete the online application process for the PNP police clearance certificate.

Search and Select the Police Station Name:

Book an online appointment by selecting the police station of your choice in Pampanga.

Select the Day and Time for the Appointment:

Select the day and time for the appointment from the available slots.

Pay the Appointment Fee:

pay the police clearance processing fee.

Go to the Selected Police Station in Pampanga:

On the appointed day and time, visit the police station in Pampanga with the required documents. Your biometrics and document verification will be performed at the police station.

After successful verification, if you have no hits, you will get your police clearance certificate.

Benefits of the Online Scheduling System:

No more long queues.
Less waiting time.
Flexibility to choose your preferred location and timing.
User-friendly interface for quick registration and verification of the ID.

Tips for Choosing a Day and Time for the Appointment:

Early morning appointments are usually less crowded.

Avoid Mondays and Fridays if you want to avoid the rush.

FAQs:

You need to bring the following documents on the appointment day:

A valid ID
Reference Number
Original Fee Receipt.

Ans. Go to the official website of PNP and complete the online registration process.

Select the police station and day for your appointment at the police station.

Pay the clearance fee and you will get the details of your appointment at your email address.

Ans. For the police clearance application process or appointment scheduling, the PNP has formulated an online platform. The applicants are encouraged to use it to avoid unnecessary delay and paperwork.

Conclusion:

In today’s world, the public needs easy, fast, and convenient access to documentation and registration with the government departments. The PNP has proved it.

It has empowered Filipinos to take control of their timing by letting them choose when and where to apply. The process is now smarter, faster, and more convenient. Your time matters, and now it is respected.