1. What is Barangay Clearance?

The Barangay Clearance is one of the requirements before mayor issues a permit or
license to build a business in a barangay. This clearance is available from the village
where the business will be built or done.

The requirements for obtaining any certification or document are stated in your Citizen’s
Charter of your barangay.

Some examples of this are:

 Business Permit
 Cedula (Community Tax Certificate)
 Valid ID’s (SSS or GSIS, Voters ID, Drivers License and etc.)

It is not necessary to be a registered voter in the barangay where your business is located.

2. What is Barangay Certificate of Residency?

The Barangay Certificate of Residency is a document certifying for your stay in a
barangay. You can apply and get a barangay certification from a barangay where you
have been living for six (6) months or more.

3. Does Barangay Clearance expire?

Barangay Clearance has no expiry since it is used as a legal certificate of residency in the
Philippines. However, If the purpose of your Barangay Clearance is to use in applying for
a new job, most of the company are required to submit them the new Barangay Clearance
Certificate or less than 6 months of old.