If you are wondering how to get a Barangay Clearance, here Corner4men will give you the answers to that as well as to some frequently asked questions regarding the clearance. 

This clearance is required before you can get a Mayor’s Permit or a Postal ID. It is often among the needed documents if you want to apply for an ID, a job, or wish to do some legal transactions. 

This document is proof that a citizen has good moral character and no bad record. This is why the clearance is so important for many transactions. 

Fortunately, requesting a Barangay doesn’t take much time and the fee is affordable too. 

Barangay Permit Requirements

Here is what you should bring along when you go get a Barangay clearance: 

• Application form.
• Barangay clearance fee which varies according to each Barangay 
• Cedula or Recent Community Tax Certificate

How To Get A Barangay Clearance: The Steps 

Here is how to apply for Barangay clearance: 

Step 1: Go to the local Barangay Hall or the Municipal Hall and tell the staff that you want to apply for a clearance. 

Step 2: Tell them the reason for the request (Postal ID, ID, or you want to apply for a job).

Step 3: Present the Recent Community Tax Certificate or Cedula. 

Step 4: Pay for all the fees. 

Step 5: Wait for your clearance. 

FAQs

What is a barangay clearance for?

This is a written proof that the carrier is a good citizen of the barangay, and that he or she has a good background and a clean record. This clearance is often required when you apply for many financial or legal documents. 

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How long does it take to get a barangay clearance?

The process is easy and quick, as you can see in our ‘how to get a Barangay clearance’ section above. You can get the clearance in under 20 minutes and the fees are also low. 

How much is barangay clearance fee?

The fees vary according to where you live and also how large the business is, in case you need the clearance to do business. 

• PHP 200 for barangay.
• PHP 500 for municipality and city.
• PHP 1.000 for regional.
• PHP 2,000 for national.

The clearance’s validity 2020 is up to five years from the date you register. 

What is the difference between barangay certificate and clearance?

Many financial or legal transactions require a Barangay Certificate or clearance so many people think they are just the same. However, they are not. 

The Barangay Certificate, or you may know it as Barangay Certificate of Residency, is proof that the carrier is a citizen of the barangay mentioned in the certificate. In order to get this certificate, you need to live in a particular barangay for at least six months. The document is issued at the local barangay hall. 

On the other hand, a clearance is a little bit more complicated. It is required when one applies for any license or business permits. Much like the Barangay Certificate, you can get the clearance at the local Barangay Hall. The requirements are stated in the Citizen’s Charter of the barangay. We have also provided you with the steps to apply in the how to get a Barangay clearance’ section above. 

So there you have it, the difference between the two documents. So next time when you need to submit either of them, remember which one to apply for.