A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to an Indian passport holder after conducting a thorough background check of the individual’s criminal record. The police clearance certificate serves as an official document to indicate that the individual to whom it has been issued has a clear criminal history.
The following authorities can issue the police clearance certification –
- The local police station
- Regional passport office (RPO)
- Diplomatic Mission of the residing Country
Click here for the online application for RPO PCC.
How To Certify Your Police Clearance Certificate
Police Clearance Certificate Attestation (PCC attestation)
In order to prove the genuinity of the police clearance certificate, it needs to be authenticated and attested legally. The police clearance certificate, considered a non-educational personal document, must be certified by the State Home Department or the General Administration Department. Without their stamp of attestation and the signature of the signatory authority, the PCC cannot be submitted to higher authorities at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for further attestation or Apostille.
Who needs PCC Attestation?
One needs a police clearance certificate attestation done when migrating to another country for the following reasons :–
- Long term immigration
- We are going to stay in foreign lands with Residential status.
- Employment with a foreign employer that calls for relocation.
- If you are migrating to a foreign land for educational purposes and need to acquire a study visa.
One does not need to get PCC Attestation if –
- They are travelling on a tourist visa
Documents required to get PCC Attestation
Depending on whether you are going to an ECR country or an ECNR country, your requirements might vary. However, our EAS experts are always at your disposal to answer your questions and doubts. Some of the basic documentation that everyone has to provide for Police Clearance Certificate attestation are –
- Original Police Clearance Certificate
- Copies of Passport
How long does it take to get the PCC attested?
The time taken to get the PCC attested depends on a plethora of factors. Some of those factors are –
- The destination country that necessitates the attestation
- The State Home Department involved
- The purpose and length of visit
- Submission of the right documents
What is the cost for Police Clearance Certificate Attestation?
PCC attestation cost depends on the issued Authority, and The fee structure charged by the embassy differs from one embassy to another. With the fast-track process, the amount could be fair or above and can still change with a pick-up and drop facility. EAS has very affordable service charges to Attest your PCC. For accurate prices, reach our officials. So contact us for the current expense.
What is the Process for PCC Attestation? Something you need to know
The PCC attestation process may vary depending on the country and the organization responsible for the attestation. Generally, it involves submitting the original PCC along with other supporting documents to the designated authority, paying the required fees, and waiting for the attestation to be completed. Once the PCC is attested, it will bear the stamp and signature of the attesting authority, indicating that it is a valid and authentic document. There are 2 to 3 distinct steps involved in the attestation of the Police Clearance Certificate –
- EAS : The EAS is a non-government company collecting the PCC from all over India and submitting it to the MEA and Embassy. The document submission to EAS is the beginning step of the PCC attestation procedure.
- NOTARY : The notary is the primary stage in the authentication of the Police Clearance Certificate in India.
- HOME DEPARTMENT / SDM : Based on the signature of the Notary Advocate, the Home Department or SDM legalises the PCC.
- MEA : The Ministry of External Affairs is Central Government that Authenticate the Police Clearance Certificate. The MEA must authenticate Police Clearance Certificate to attest by the Embassy.
- EMBASSY : The Consular of the respective embassy can finally attest to the PCC.
HOW TO GET YOUR PCC ATTESTATION IN INDIA
Getting PCC certification done is more convenient than ever with the EAS by your side. Over the years of service, we have built great networking with government officials and have gained enough knowledge to get the job done efficiently as quickly as possible. So, if you need Police Clearance Certificate attestation, you have to follow these simple steps –
And, voila! Please sit back and relax while we do the tough job and get your PCC attested.
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Important Note:
FREE PICK UP AND DROP SERVICES for PCC Attestation is available at Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Kolkata, Bhopal, Indore, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Jaipur, Nagpur, Patna, Srinagar, Mangalore, Kota, Nashik, Ranchi, Kochi, Noida, Lucknow, Shimla, Visakhapatnam, Gurugram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kanpur, Bathinda, and across India. If you assume to find out more, get in touch with us today!. We can not arrange to pick up the document from overseas, and the courier service charge is applicable for delivery overseas, according to the courier service’s rates.
The Fact for the Common People
- From our vast experience, we have usually seen the process take anywhere between a week or ten working days to finish. However, it is not uncommon to hear horror stories from our clients who attempted to get their attestation done by themselves. It has taken some months of running back and forth to get their job done.
- So, if you need to get your Police Clearance Certificate attestation done quickly and conveniently, EAS company is your best bet. We offer our services at a highly reliable price and provide constant customer support at all times.
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