Before you can get a Postal ID or a Mayor’s Permit, you have to get a Barangay Clearance first. This is one of the documents that is in demand in transacting with government offices. Moreover, this is commonly requested for ID application, employment requirements, Affidavits, and other legal transactions.
This document certifies that the person is a good resident in a barangay and has a good moral character. It also signifies that the applicant does not have any negative record. No wonder, this is necessary in any official transaction.
Good thing is it does not take a while to process Barangay Clearance application in the Philippines. The procedure is simple and it is also affordable.
Requirements
There are a few requirements for Barangay Clearance application. Here they are:
- Application form
- Application fee (this varies per Barangay)
- Recent Community Tax Certificate or Cedula
Steps
Here are the steps of the application procedure:
- Go to your place’s Barangay Hall. Inform the officer that you are applying for a Barangay Clearance.
- State the reason why you need a Barangay Clearance (ID requirement, employment, Postal ID, etc.).
- Present your Cedula. You can also get this from the Barangay.
- Pay the application and processing fees.
- Wait for your Barangay Clearance to be released.
You can get your Barangay Clearance in just a day. The fees are also minimum. Therefore, you do not have to worry that application for this can cause you stress. You can go to the Barangay Hall or Municipal Hall in your place to get more information regarding the process.
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Question! What if I don’t have a cedula? Still studying but I need this requirement for my postal ID. Thank you! 🙂
I have this question. One of the requirements at the company I am recently hired at requires a barangay clearance but the problem is the barangay officials are requesting me to register first in the barangay in which I am not a resident (Renting temporarily). I can comply but I just reside in that barangay for just a month and the requirements for voter’s registration is 6 months residence of the said province, city, or barangay. I have to pass the barangay clearance immediately because there is a given deadline. How can I resolve this issue?
Hello,
I have a transaction and asked to provide a barangay clearance.
I went to our Barangay Hall and apply but advised that they can’t issue clearance since I’m not registered to that place. I’m residing in the place for 6 years already.
I’m just not sure if it’s legal for them to require that applicant is registered in the barangay before securing a clearance. Residency is just temporary becuase i work there and I don’t want to register coz I’m already registered in my province and I prefer that coz that where I want to vote.
You must secure an NBI Clearance first before they can issue you a Barangay Clearance if you are not registered in that barangay.