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How Much Is a Police Clearance in 2026?

The fee, the extra charges and exactly how to pay through GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven or your bank.

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Quick answer
₱150Clearance fee
+ feeConvenience fee varies
Online onlyNo over-the-counter
Free onceFirst-time job seekers

The National Police Clearance fee is ₱150. The PNP says an additional convenience fee may apply depending on the payment mode you choose. Payment is online only, through the "Click here to Pay" button on your NPCS Transactions page. First-time job seekers get it free once under RA 11261.

The fee

ItemAmountNotes
National Police Clearance₱150Set by the PNP
Convenience feeVariesDepends on the payment channel you pick
First-time job seeker₱0Once only, with FTJS certification (RA 11261)

Source: PNP, "How to apply for a National Police Clearance". Last checked 28 September 2026.

How to pay online

  1. Open your Transactions page

    After you save your appointment, your reference number shows as PENDING.

  2. Tap "Click here to Pay"

    You'll be taken to the LANDBANK ePayment portal.

  3. Choose your payment mode

    Use a LANDBANK card, a bank via BancNet or PCHC PayGate, or choose Cash Payment for GCash, Maya, 7-Eleven, Bayad Center and similar partners.

  4. Complete the payment with your chosen partner

    Follow its steps.

  5. Save your proof of payment

    Keep the payment confirmation slip or electronic official receipt (e-OR). You'll show it at the station.

The PNP's portal states: payment is accepted only online through "Click here to Pay", and over-the-counter payment is not allowed. No station staff or "agent" can collect the fee for you.

Paying with GCash or Maya

Choose Cash Payment on the LANDBANK portal, then pick GCash or Maya among the mobile options, and confirm the amount shown. The total on screen includes any partner fee. If the fee for one channel looks high, you can go back and choose another channel.

Estimate your total

Estimate only: the e-payment and convenience fees depend on the channel (GCash, Maya, bank, 7-Eleven). Quick Renewal delivery adds a courier fee shown at checkout.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay at the police station?

No. The NPCS only accepts payment through the online "Click here to Pay" button. Over-the-counter payment is not allowed.

How much is the convenience fee?

It depends on the payment channel. The exact amount is shown before you confirm payment, so compare channels if you want the cheapest.

My payment went through but the status still says PENDING.

Give the system some time to update, then check your Transactions page again. Keep your receipt as proof in case you need to show it at the station.