How to Renew Police Clearance without Appearance in Philippines 2025
Looking to renew police clearance without appearance? Good news! The Philippine National Police (PNP) now offers an upgraded system that allows individuals to renew their police clearance online — no personal appearance required. As long as your biometric data and records are already in the system and remain unchanged, the process is simple, fast, and fully digital.
Let’s have a step-by-step guide on renewing police clearance online, efficiently and securely.
Steps to Renew Police Clearance without Appearance
If you have an expired police clearance certificate, the renewal process is fairly simple and takes a few minutes if you are renewing it online (without appearance)
A fast and secure internet connection with a smart device is essential for the smooth running of the process.
1. Login to the NPCS Website
Go to the official website of NPCS to begin the police clearance renewal process:
Pass the CAPTCHA check for verification purpose:
After confirming that you are human and not a bot, you will be asked to enter your email and password as shown below. Enter the details and sign in.
Tip: If you have forgotten the password, you can always click on forgot password and change it by following the steps.
2. Go to the Dashbaord
Once you have successfully logged in, you’ll see NPCS dashboard.
Click the Clearance Application button.
3. Click the Renewal (Non Appearance) Tab
As we are going to renew police clearance without appearance, so we’ll click the Renewal (Non Appearance) button:
Important: As mentioned, you can renew an expired police clearance certificate online for 3 years in a row without appearing. After that, you will have to physically come and renew it.
4. Fill Out the Renewal Form
The police clearance renewal form consists of 4 steps. You need to fulfill them to complete the renewal process.
Step 1: Purpose and Police Station
The first step is to choose the purpose of your application. The purpose is divided in to 3 categories:
- General
- LTOPF Application
- SOSIA
Next, select the police station nearest to you. Once done, click Next.
Step 2: Upload Document
Upload 2 of your recent photos and also a picture of yourself (selfie) while holding a valid government-issued ID. Once done, click Next.
Step 3: Select Payment Option
After you have provided all the details, you will be asked to make a payment. For instance, in this screenshot, you can see that paying through the Landbank of the Philippines costs you the original amount.
Step 4: Save Appointment
As mentioned in the picture below, the NPCS can be renewed without appearance for only 3 years from the last appearance. After that period, it is mandatory for the applicant to appear at the police station for biometrics and picture to renew the police clearance certificate.
So, if you come under the 3 years period, your police clearance can be renewed without appearance. Click Save Appointment and then Next button.
5. Print Your Payment Receipt
Print a copy of your payment receipt as proof of transaction — you’ll need it for verification or future reference.
Go to the Transactions tab, you’ll see that the payment status will change from Pending to Paid.
Here you can print your payment receipt by clicking the Print Transaction Details button.
How to Download Renewed Police Clearance Certificate
You may download the renewed police clearance by clicking the Download Clearance button very next to the status of your renewal application.
This button only shows up when your renewed clearance is released. Once you see this option, you are eligible to download your renewed police clearance certificate.
Police Clearance Renewal Fees
The renewal fee is just ₱150, depending on the payment method.
For instance, paying through the Landbank of the Philippines costs you the original amount. However, if you are paying through GCash or other methods, you might have to pay a convenience fee of ₱30, bringing the total to ₱180.
Read how to pay police clearance using GCash
If you want to pay other than, GCash, read about different police clearance payment methods.
How to Check Your Renewal Application Processing Time and Status
Once you’ve submitted your online application, processing may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the number of applications received and the specific Police Clearance Office handling it. In case of Police Clearance HIT, the application can be delayed.
In order to check the status of your police clearance renewal application, login to your account and click the Transactions button.
Here you’ll be able to see the status of your application.
When your renewed police clearance is released, the status changes from Paid to Clearance Released.
Documents Required to Renew Expired Police Clearance
To ensure you don’t face any problems during the police clearance without appearance renewal process, make sure to have:
- Expired Police Clearance Certificate: It is mandatory to have the expired police clearance certificate with you while applying for renewal. The details are required for filling out the renewal form, like the date of issuance, the certificate number, etc. All the information you put in the form should match the information provided on the clearance certificate.
- 2 passport-sized photos: Your latest professional passport-sized photos are required.
- Personal Details: Your personal details, like your birthdate, name, middle name, contact information, and address, will be needed.
- Valid Government Issued ID: Any official, government-issued ID is needed. For instance, your passport, driving license, etc.
- Payment Receipt: Keep the police clearance renewal payment receipt with you for future use.
Read here about how to renew police clearance with appearance.
Conclusion
The process to renew police clearance without appearance is the easiest, quickest, and reliable way to get your certificate renewed from the comfort of your home.
It is an excellent facility for people living abroad and others who can’t make it to the police station again and again. All you need is a fast internet connection and all the valid documents to make the process smooth!
