Friday, May 17, 2013

How to get Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in India

You might need PCC for various purpose. The following is my experience in getting Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Bangalore.You can also apply via Commissioners office. It has separate procedure. But PCC via PSK is the easiest and fastest way.
  1. Online application
  2. Documents submission and payment
  3. Police verification and documents
  4. Collect PCC
  1. Register as a user at http://www.passportindia.gov.in/. When you register make sure to select the right PSK for your address.
  2. Apply online. Provide correct details. Know your police station.
  3. Print application reference no.
  4. You don't have to book any appointment at PSK. For PCC, you directly walk-in and submit the documents.
  5. Passport, Passport copy, Proof of Present Address. I submitted 1 year bank statement (make sure it has present address and bank seal). The following link lists other documents that can be submitted. http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/docAdvisor/pccPassport.
  6. When you report to PSK if all the documents are in order, they will provide you a token no and send you inside for further process. Once you are inside the processing section, they will guide you appropriately. The process will be smooth. It could about 1 hour maximum (though it took me just 30 minutes).
  7. Once the document submission completed, a police verification will be initiated immediately. If you are in a hurry you can visit the police station the next day. Otherwise wait for their call.
  8. Though the PSK accepts bank statements as proof, the police won't. Make sure you have some document that is 1 year old with the present address. Last year's rental agreement, phone bill, broadband bill, bank statement via post etc.
  9. Bring all the documents that you submitted at PSK for police verification along with 2 passport photos and additional proofs. If the documents are in order, you will be asked to fill in some application and sign at 2 places. The verification is not over yet. It will be forwarded to respective commissioners office. From there it will be forwarded to PSK. If you are in a hurry visit commissioners office to check your status. They have a online status tracking system. But it was done at the time of writing this post.
  10. Upon receiving the verification details from commissioners office, PSK will SMS/E-mail you to collect the PCC.
  11. Bring original passport with you to collect PCC.
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23 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    Thanks for your great tips. We all appreciate your tips. Keep posting these kind of nice blogs.
    Police clearance certificate.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks you great help....I really appreciate your detailed procedure...Real time experiences are always better. How much time did it take for you?

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  3. UnknownFebruary 2, 2014 at 7:58 AM

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  4. UnknownFebruary 10, 2014 at 2:48 AM

    Thanks for your post.
    How many days does it took to complete the whole process.

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  5. CoolApril 1, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Thanks for the post , but one more important point you have to add is timings. today I went for PCC , but we have to go before 11 AM if you don't have the appointment. please add this in you post.

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  6. sandyApril 3, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    Soem new rule for PCC.You need offer letter copy of onsite company or Invitaion letter and Work permit copy for PCC.They sent me back without Workpermit or offer letter

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    1. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 6:05 AM

      HI SANDY
      I NEED TO GET PCC BEFORE 18TH MAY.. PLESAE TELL ME THE PROCEDUE.. CAN I GO DIRECTLY WITH ALL THE DOCUMETS.. ??

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  7. sandyApril 3, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    But u get PCC in 1 day now!

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    1. PratikMay 26, 2014 at 6:29 AM

      Hi Sandy, can you please share the details of how to get pcc in one day? I've applied via passport office, submitted documents at police station for verification and now the inspector days it would take 25 - 30 days.

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    2. maniMay 27, 2014 at 2:31 AM

      Hi Pratik,
      You can get PCC in one day, if your current address and the address in passport is same.

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  8. UnknownApril 8, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Hi,

    It is a great piece of information. However I want to know about the second alternative i. e. applying via police commisioner's office.
    I also would like to know if the PCC obtained through the police commisioners office is suffice for Green Card? Do I need from both Passport office and police commissioner's office separately?

    Please help.

    And also where can I get more details about it?

    Thanks in advance

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  9. UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Hi all...

    I have a question.
    If PCC is needed for complete family then Do i submit applications online for everyone online separately or just the primary applicant's submission is suffice.

    Sanjeev
    please let me know on my email: sanjeev4every1@yahoo.com

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  10. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    hi

    this blog has been extremely helpful. i have one query though. can any of u tell me if an appointment is necessary for the PCC cuz the passport seva kendra says an appointment should be taken and the next appointment is not until june 4th!!

    i need this info ASAP as i have a flight to Australia on the 14th of may, (wednesday ). so is it possible to walk in withouth an appointment?

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    1. PratikMay 16, 2014 at 1:10 AM

      Hi Rachana, Did you find out if appointment is required to get a PCC? I have a same problem as yours as on the site it says appointment is available for 17/6 which is way too late.

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    2. maniMay 27, 2014 at 2:28 AM

      Hi,
      You don't need an appointment.

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  11. PratikMay 26, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Guys any idea how many days does it take to get pcc after submitting documents at the police Station? I've submitted all the documents and now the inspector tells me it would take 25-30 days more. It's that true? I need the pcc much before that, anyone with experience to expedite the process?

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  12. PratikMay 27, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Guys please reply! I need the PCC very urgently? Is there any way to expedite the process? Mani, in your main blog you've mentioned that once the documents are submitted at the police station the file goes to the commissioner's office, do you know how can I follow up at the commissioner's office and where is the commissioner's office in Bangalore?

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  13. maniMay 27, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Pratik,
    Google "bangalore commissioners office". It is in infantry road. There is a PCC section in the office and follow up with them.

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  14. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    PCC process for Udupi, Karkala residential.
    1. Go to Udupi SP office fill the form and submit to officer incharge.
    2.Documents required:
    a.Passport copy
    b.3 passport size photo
    3. You will get PSV application number via SMS
    4. Visit your local Police station along with passport copy,ration card,voter id and 2 photoes.
    5.local Police station in charge will guide next steps.

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  15. UnknownJune 8, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Hi All,
    This information is extremely helpful... Can I please ask to re-confirm that we do not need to book an appointment with Passport Seva Kendra once the on-line form for PCC is submitted?
    Can we directly walk into Passport Seva Kendra and submit the documents?

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  16. RichardJuly 23, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    hello all,
    I need to apply for PCC and I have my passport issued in Goa, my wife's issued in Bhopal, and I live in Bangalore. Currently living in our purchased apartment for about 3 months, besides the sale deed papers of the house we dont have any other document to prove our present address. Can someone kindly hep me get PCC for both of us.. what is the procedure?

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  17. UnknownMarch 30, 2018 at 2:29 AM

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