--- title: "Requirements for Securing a Private Employment Agency License" url: "https://duranschulze.com/requirements-for-securing-a-private-employment-agency-license/" date_published: "2021-09-29T09:10:47+08:00" date_modified: "2026-07-30T16:20:46+08:00" author: "Duran & Duran-Schulze Law - Legal Team" --- # Requirements for Securing a Private Employment Agency License > Those applying for a new Private Employment Agency license from the Department of Labor and Employment will need to submit the following requirements:Two copies of duly accomplished and notarized application formsA certified true copy of the certificate of registration for the following:DTI registration for single proprietorshipSEC registration for partnership and corporation (including articles of Partnership Those applying for a new Private Employment Agency license from the Department of Labor and Employment will need to submit the following requirements: - Two copies of duly accomplished and notarized application forms - A certified true copy of the certificate of registration for the following: - DTI registration for single proprietorship - SEC registration for partnership and corporation (including articles of Partnership or Incorporation) - Any type of proof showing a minimum of 1M net worth for sole proprietorships, such as: - Bank certificate - Latest audited financial statement - DTI Certificate of Capitalization - Proof of 1M paid-up capital for partnership and corporation: - Articles of partnership or corporation - Latest audited financial statement - SEC-issued Certificate of Corporate Filing - SEC-issued Certificate of Increase of Capital Stock - Approved Amendments of Articles of Partnership or Corporation - A copy of the original application from the DTI for single proprietors - Certificate of Land Title or Lease Contract for a duration of one year, with an option for renewal. Total office area must be identified with at least 50 square meters. - Original NBI Clearance of the applicant, all partners if applying for a partnership, or all officers and directors if applying for a corporation - Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking that states that the applicant shall: - Ensure that all parties involved adhere to the DOLE Standard Recruitment - Not engage nor support acts that involve illegal recruitment, trafficking, acts violating the Anti-Child Labor Law, and crimes that involve moral turpitude or similar activities - Not collect any form of fees or monetary incentives from applicants - Assume complete responsibility for every act performed by its employees, representatives, and officers related to recruitment and placement activities. - List of representatives who are at least college level, or with proof of relevant experience of completed training in the recruitment industry - Certificate of Attendance to DOLE’s Pre-Application Seminar. - Signed and notarized Appointment or Contract of Employment, 2×2 photos, bio-data, and original NBI Clearance of the Office Manager, Office Secretary, or Clerk who must be competent in the preparation and review of relevant documents.   Applications for a PEA recruitment license shall only be processed once all complete documentary requirements are submitted. ## Costs of Private Employment Agency License Payments for an application for a PEA license are as follows. Please note that the aforementioned costs may vary or change. Filing Fee: P 5,000.00 (Cash/Manager’s Check) License Fee: P 15,000.00 (Manager’s Check/Cashier’s Check) Cash Bond: P 50,000.00 (Manager’s Check/Cashier’s Check) Surety Bond for three years: P 100,000.00 (Manager’s Check/Cashier’s Check) ## Renewal of Private Employment Agency (PEA) License To renew a PEA License, the same requirements and fees apply, in addition to: - Copy of placement reports that cover the validity of the current license - Copy of the existing license ## License Verification You can search or verify records of licensed Private Employment Agencies by providing the name or license number of the agency by using [DOLE’s online Private Employment Agencies License Verification tool.](http://ncr.dole.gov.ph/default.php?retsamlakygee=1067&resource=28dd376c5a44acc92e450ee338260c56) *****Need further information and assistance in Securing a Private Employment Agency License**********?** ****Talk to our team at *[***Duran & Duran-Schulze Law***](http://duranschulze.com)* in BGC, Metro Manila, Philippines to know more about the requirements and process. Call us today at ******(+632) 8478 5826*** ***or*** ***+63 917 194 0482******, or send an email to* ***info@duranschulze.com**** for more information.* ### *You may also visit our Legally Sis Podcast channel here:*