MONROVIA — The Liberia National Police (LNP), in collaboration with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), has announced the rollout of a new online platform for processing police clearance services, set to take effect on May 1, 2026.
According to an official public notice issued on April 6, the digital system is aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing efficiency, and streamlining access to clearance services for both Liberians and foreign nationals. The introduction of the platform will also be accompanied by a revised fee structure covering a range of services.
Under the new arrangement, Job Clearance for Liberians will cost US$10 for regular processing and US$20 for express service. For ECOWAS citizens, the fees are set at US$50 (regular) and US$100 (express), while non-ECOWAS nationals will pay US$150 (regular) and US$300 (express).
For Travel Clearance, Liberians will be charged US$20 (regular) and US$40 (express). ECOWAS citizens will pay US$50 (regular) and US$100 (express), while non-ECOWAS applicants will be charged US$100 (regular) and US$200 (express).
The notice further indicates that Name Check services will cost Liberians US$10 (regular) and US$20 (express). ECOWAS citizens will pay US$50 (regular) and US$100 (express), while non-ECOWAS nationals will be charged US$100 (regular) and US$200 (express).
In the case of Missing Passport Clearance, Liberians will pay US$10 (regular) and US$20 (express), while ECOWAS citizens will be charged US$40 (regular) and US$80 (express). Non-ECOWAS nationals will pay US$100 (regular) and US$200 (express).
Authorities disclosed that all services will be accessible through the LNP’s official website, where users can navigate to the “Police Clearance” section to initiate applications.
The LNP emphasized that all payments must be made in United States dollars or its Liberian dollar equivalent, urging the public to take note of the changes and ensure compliance when accessing the services.
The new system is expected to reduce processing time, minimize bureaucratic bottlenecks, and improve transparency in the issuance of police clearance documents—an essential requirement for employment, travel, and other official purposes.
Meanwhile, the Liberia National Police has raised concerns over a spike in road traffic accidents across the country, reporting 478 cases between January and March 2026, which resulted in 71 deaths and 309 injuries.
According to the police, March alone recorded 186 accidents, representing the highest number of cases, as well as the most fatalities and injuries during the period under review.
The data shows that car-to-car collisions were the most common type of accidents, followed by motorcycle-related incidents, with both categories accounting for nearly 70 percent of all recorded cases.
Geographically, Montserrado County recorded the highest number of accidents with 279 cases, followed by Nimba, River Gee, and Margibi counties.
The report further indicates that vehicle operators were the most affected group, while males accounted for the majority of casualties.
In response, the LNP is urging all road users—including drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians—to strictly adhere to traffic regulations. The police say they remain committed to strengthening road safety measures and reducing traffic-related incidents nationwide.
The announcement on the new clearance system was signed by Sam K. Collins, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Chief of the Press and Public Affairs Division.
For additional information, the public has been advised to contact the Liberia National Police through its official communication channels.
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