MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Justice announced last Wednesday that effective on Friday, January 24, 2014, online application for NBI clearances will be available.
In a press release issued Wednesday, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said that the implementation of the new NBI system aims to eliminate queues and simplify the process of getting a clearance.
“Online application is the logical next step after the switch,” she added.
According to the DOJ’s press release, the NBI system is now run by the DOJ, a first in the agency’s history and substantially upgrades of the old systems.
“The NBI Clearance System is a component of the flagship National Justice Information System (NJIS) to link and share information among justice sector institutions,” it added.
“This is just our third full week of operation under our watch but we expect significant progress in the coming weeks with the delivery of additional equipment and increase in personnel,” said newly appointed NBI Director Virgilio L. Mendez.
He added that the Renewal Module will be implemented next.
Applicants may complete an application form online at www.doj.gov.ph/nbi or at www.nbi.gov.ph.
After the online registration, applicants may proceed directly to any of the 55 sites nationwide for payment and biometric enrollment for the release of the clearance. A list of these areas is also available at NBI’s website.
