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Application for Ombudsman Clearance

A. Who May File?
  1. Any person may apply personally or through a duly authorized representative for Ombudsman Clearance (due to the community quarantine, a NO WALK-IN POLICY is being implemented and applicants are encouraged to file online their applications at www.ombudsman.gov.ph (Key Services), also, OMB Clearances are released via mail or private courier, and personal pick-up is not permitted);
  2. Heads of departments, offices, agencies, bureaus, or their duly authorized representatives, with respect to their own personnel and under the terms of an existing memorandum of agreement with the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB);
  3. Chairpersons or duly authorized representatives of the Judicial and Bar Council, Commission on Appointments and other search and selection committees or bodies, as to their respective clients or nominees.
B. What are the Requirements?
  1. Duly accomplished Application for Ombudsman Clearance (OMB Form 1) originally signed by the applicant or a formal letter-request addressed to the Ombudsman from requesting government agency or institution
    (1 original copy)
  2. Valid ID of applicant (any of the following):
    a) Government-issued ID with picture
    b) Company-issued ID with picture
    c) School ID for students
    d) Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
    (1 photocopy of the front and back of the ID)
  3. Payment of OMB clearance fee of ₱150.00 per copy, except for indigents and first time jobseekers
    Note: For mail requests, payment may be made through postal money order (PMO), which may be secured from the post office, payable to “Office of the Ombudsman – Clearance Fees” or through LandBank Linkbiz Portal.
    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (WALK-IN or MAIL):
  4. Service record (required only if there is a need for further verification) (1 photocopy)
  5. If the application pertains to a deceased person:
    a) Death certificate of the deceased person, and
    b) Marriage certificate/birth certificate to prove relationship to the deceased
    (1 photocopy each)
  6. If application is filed by a representative:
    a) Duly accomplished OMB Form 1 signed by the applicant and representative (1 original copy),
    b) Authorization letter (1 original copy), and
    c) Valid ID of representative (any of the following):
    • Government-issued ID with picture
    • Company-issued ID with picture
    • School ID for students
    • Integrated Bar of the Philippines ID
    (1 photocopy of the front and back of the ID)
  7. For first time jobseeker, barangay certification stating that the client is a first time jobseeker (1 original copy)
  8. For indigent client, certificate of indigency (1 original copy)
  9. Payment of ₱3.00 per page for plain copy and ₱5.00 per page for certified true copy, if applicable
    Note: For mail requests, payment may be made through PMO, which may be secured from the post office, payable to “Office of the Ombudsman – Clearance Fees” or through LandBank Linkbiz Portal.
  10. If the applicant intends to receive the Clearance/Certification through courier service, a prepaid envelope should be provided, otherwise it will be released to the applicant via ordinary mail free of charge
Duration:
Three (3) working days for simple transaction
Seven (7) working days for complex transaction
Twenty (20) working days for exceptional cases
Application form for Ombudsman Clearance (OMB Form No. 1)
Feedback form (OMB Form No. 11)
Online Filing of Clearance
 Frequently Asked Questions on Ombudsman Clearance Application

 

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