BARANGAY CLEARANCE: Steps In Getting A Barangay Clearance

Here’s What You Need To Do To Get A Barangay Clearance

BARANGAY CLEARANCE – Here are the simple steps in getting a barangay clearance.

In making certain legal transactions, there are instances that a barangay clearance is needed just like for example in applying for a scholarship. It does not only prove the residency of a person but it also prove that a person has no bad records.

Other instances wherein the clearance is needed may include a job application, application for a Philippine valid ID, a loan application, and an application to a licensure examination.

It must be signed by the captain of your barangay and sealed with the Barangay Official Seal.

Are you planning to get one?

According to an article posted in Think Pesos, there are three requirements that you must comply in getting for a barangay clearance. Here are the things that you need to prepare:

• Filled-Up Application Form which you may obtain from the barangay hall
• Recent Cedula or Community Tax Certificate
• Application Fees which may vary depending on your barangay

Based on the article, here are the simple steps that can guide you in getting a barangay clearance:

Step 1 – Go to the Barangay Hall where you wish to take your clearance and look for the Barangay Secretary. Politely inform him or her of your purpose and get ready for a short interview.

Step 2 – Provide factual and accurate information to the questions posted by the Barangay Secretary. It will include the purpose of getting a clearance. The information will be used in your request.

Step 3 – You may be asked to fill up a form requiring certain personal information. Provide the details. You may also be asked of a photo and your thumb mark depending on the requirements set by the barangay in line with your request.

Step 4 – Based on the article, once you are done, you may submit the form and then pay for the processing fee. Usually, it is always less than Php 100.00 but processing fees in every barangay may vary.