RTC Clearance Online – Appointment Booking and Requirements

The RTC Clearance is a specific clearance document issued by the Regional Trial Court of that jurisdiction. If a person obtains an RTC Clearance, it clearly means that the person does not have any pending or ongoing criminal cases or land cases in the jurisdiction of the relevant regional trial court.

The RTC Clearance holds higher value than PNP Clearance and NBI Clearance because the RTC Clearance is released by the regional trial court, while PNP Clearance is released by the police department and NBI Clearance is released by the NBI authority.

RTC Clearance Requirements [Documents]

Before you apply for RTC Clearance, you must check that you have all the necessary documents. You must submit your identity card and other documents along with the RTC Clearance application form to the clerk of the relevant district court.

Here I provide the list of documents needed for RTC Clearance Application in Philippines.

1. Completely Filled RTC Clearance Application Form
2. Government issued ID Card Original
3. Original and Photocopy of Community Tax Certificate
4. Original and Photocopy of Police Clearance
5. Original and Photocopy of Barangay Clearance (if applicable)
6. Valid Proof of Residency e.g. Utility Bill
7. 2×2 Recent Photo of the Applicant

The documents mentioned in above list are required when the applicant submits an RTC Clearance Application to the concerned regional trial court office. But the RTC clerk may request for additional documents if they need further assessment of the applicant’s background/history.

Who is Eligible for RTC Clearance?

An individual who lives in the Philippines and meets RTC Clearance eligibility criteria is eligible for RTC Clearance. The Government of Philippines has set 3 eligibility conditions for RTC Clearance, An individual can obtain an RTC Clearance only if they meet these eligibility conditions given below.

1. The applicant must be living in the area of jurisdiction covered by concerned regional trial court.
2. The applicant must have a valid Government Issued ID Card e.g. Passport or equivalent identity document.
3. The applicant must have a clear purpose of applying for an RTC Clearance. The regional trial court releases the RTC Clearance for specific legal purposes with some restrictions as per law.

If you meet above mentioned three conditions then you are eligible to apply for RTC Clearance and claim your RTC Clearance from the Regional Trial Court of your area/region.

RTC Clearance Fee and Payment Mode

The regional trial court takes nominal charges as RTC Clearance Fee from the applicant. However, the fee amount varies based on the regional trial court where the application is submitted and the purpose of RTC Clearance selected by the applicant.

The RTC Clearance Fee is a minimum of ₱50 per application. The maximum RTC Clearance Fee is ₱300 per application. So, the RTC Clearance Application Fee can be an amount between ₱50 and ₱300.

• RTC Clearance Fee – From ₱50 to ₱300

The applicant can pay the RTC Clearance Fee by cash at the Regional Trial Court Office. All RTC offices accept the fee by cash, some may also accept the fee by online payment. I recommend that you to carry the fee in cash to avoid interruptions in your RTC Clearance Application Process.

How to Get RTC Clearance in Philippines

In order to get an RTC Clearance in the Philippines, you need to go through the step-by-step RTC Clearance Application Process that I am going to share here.

Step 1: Find the Jurisdiction

You can find your concerned jurisdiction with the help of the Supreme Court website.

1. Go to the Philippines Supreme Court website @sc.judiciary.gov.ph.
2. Click on Trial Court Locator.
3. Provide your province/region name and city name.
4. Select Court Type as Regional Trial Court.
5. Scroll down to find out your jurisdiction and click on the city name link.
6. Note down the regional trial court address and contact details.

Step 2: Get the Document Ready

You have got the trial court address, now you need to visit the regional trial court office. But before going there, you should get all the required documents ready. Make sure that you have all your documents ready and you have enough cash to pay the RTC Clearance Fee at the RTC Clerk’s Office.

Step 3: Visit the RTC Office

Now, you should follow the address noted in step 1 to reach your nearest Regional Trial Court Clerk Office. You can call up the RTC Office in advance by using its contact number to know its working hours before you actually go there.

Step 4: Fill up the RTC Application Form

As you reach the regional trial court, find and enter the Clerk Office and get the RTC Application Form. Fill up the form with your personal information and paste your 2×2 photograph in the upper right corner in the given box.

Step 5: Attach Documents and Submit RTC Application Form

After the form is completely filled up, you should attach the documents to the form and submit your RTC Application to the regional trial court clerk.

Step 6: Pay RTC Clearance Fee by Cash

As you hand over the RTC Application with documents to the clerk, they will ask for fee payment. Pay the RTC Clearance Fee by cash as per clerk’s request and collect the fee payment receipt.

Step 7: Wait during RTC Clearance Processing

The court clerk may request you to wait for a few minutes so that they can process your RTC Clearance Application. This process may take 10-15 minutes. If the RTC Clearance Process is going to take longer, the clerk can ask you to visit the RTC Office the next day to claim your RTC Clearance.

Some regional trial courts offer Quick RTC Clearance Processing with some additional fees. You can pay the extra fee if you need the RTC Clearance urgently, and the quick process service is available at your regional trial court.

Step 8: Collect the RTC Clearance

You should visit the RTC Clerk Office on their given day & time to claim your RTC Clearance from the regional trial court. As you reach the court clerk office, you need to show the fee receipt to the clerk and they will verify it. Then the clerk will hand over the RTC Clearance to you and you can exit the RTC Office.

In this way, you can apply for RTC Clearance in Philippines by going through eight different steps given above and collect your RTC Clearance from the RTC clerk office.

RTC Clearance Online Appointment Booking and Online Application

The RTC Clearance Online Application and Appointment Booking are useful for applicants who want to save time. You can do RTC Clearance Online Appointment Booking on its official website and then visit the RTC Office on your appointment day on the selected time.

Kindly follow the steps given below to book your RTC Clearance Online Appointment with concerned regional trial court.

1. Go to RTC Clearance official website.
2. Register with your personal info and login with the username and password.
3. Select your concerned regional trial court.
4. Select RTC Clearance Online Appointment Booking Date & Time.
5. Set your appointment and confirm it. Then sign out.
6. Visit the RTC Office on the appointment day to complete the RTC Clearance Application Process.
7. Submit your RTC Clearance Application with necessary documents.
8. Pay the fee online or by cash and get fee payment receipt.
9. Collect your RTC Clearance from the court clerk.

So, this is how you can apply online for RTC Clearance and collect your RTC Clearance from the court clerk office.

Conclusion

The RTC Clearance has become quite common in past few years. Therefore the Supreme Court of the Philippines has developed a transparent and straightforward process for RTC Clearance Application for Filipino residents.

Above I have explained all important information about RTC Clearance eligibility, requirements, fee, application process, appointment booking and other details. If you still have any query, you can ask it in the comment section below.

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