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What to Bring to Your NBI Clearance Appointment

For a standard paid online application, bring the items that connect your online transaction to your identity and branch processing.

What to Bring to Your NBI Clearance Appointment

Standard appointment checklist

What to bring to NBI appointment checklist
  • Printed or digital reference number / QR code.
  • Proof of payment or receipt.
  • Two original, unexpired government-issued IDs.
  • Any additional document requested by NBI for your situation.

Special routes

First-Time Job Seekers should bring the Barangay Certification and required IDs/certificates. Applicants abroad should follow the mailed-clearance instructions rather than this local branch checklist.

Dress guidance

The current NBI how-to page recommends avoiding sandos, tank tops, shorts and slippers for the official photo and suggests smart casual or a collared shirt.

Keep the appointment checklist simple

The branch needs to connect three things: the transaction you created, the payment you made and the identity you are presenting. That is why the reference number, receipt and valid IDs are the core standard items.

Reference number

Keep a digital screenshot and, if convenient, a printed copy. The goal is to make the transaction easy to retrieve at the branch.

IDs

Bring two originals that are not expired. If your records recently changed, carry the relevant supporting document if NBI has instructed you to do so.

Special-route documents

FTJS applicants need the Barangay Certification; applicants abroad should follow the overseas process rather than this local checklist.

Appointment checklist FAQs

Should I bring proof of payment?

Yes. Current NBI guidance includes proof of payment/receipt among the branch items.

Should I print the reference number?

NBI says a printed or digital reference number/QR code can be brought. Saving it in more than one form can be useful.

What should I wear?

NBI’s current guide recommends avoiding sandos, tank tops, shorts and slippers and suggests smart casual or a collared shirt.