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Other documents you may need

The papers that usually come before or after your NBI and police clearance: barangay clearance, the first-time job seeker certificate, valid IDs, TIN ID, National ID (ePhilID), court clearances and DFA apostille.

The usual order of pre-employment documents
  1. 1BarangayBarangay clearance, or the first-time job seeker certificate (RA 11261)
  2. 2Valid IDsGovernment-issued, original, not expired
  3. 3NBI + PoliceThe two main clearances. Free once for first-time job seekers
  4. 4Court / prosecutorOnly if the office asks: RTC, MTC or prosecutor's clearance
  5. 5DFA apostilleOnly for documents used abroad

Your employer's checklist decides which of these you need. Tap a step for its guide.

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Barangay clearance

What it is, what to bring and how to get it from your barangay hall.

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First-time job seeker certificate (RA 11261)

The barangay certificate that makes your pre-employment documents free.

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Valid IDs in the Philippines

The IDs most offices accept, and which to bring for your clearance.

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DFA apostille

Fees, appointment, NBI clearance process and verification.

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RTC, MTC and prosecutor clearance

The court and prosecutor clearances some jobs and visas ask for.

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Oath of undertaking (RA 11261)

The form first-time job seekers sign at the barangay, and the official DOLE PDF.

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TIN ID and Digital TIN ID

Get a TIN online through ORUS, then generate your free Digital TIN ID.

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ePhilID and National ID

Get your ePhilID or Digital National ID, track your card, and check that it's genuine.