How To Get A Police Clearance Certificate For Passports In India

By: Vaishali Kapila

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Planning to travel or work abroad? You'll need a Police Clearance Certificate to verify all the claims made in the application. Here's a guide on how to get your PCC.

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1. Apply Online

Go the Passport Seva website, log in or register, and choose "Apply for Police Clearance Certificate". Fill in your details and purpose of application.

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2. Pay Fee & Book Appointment

Pay Rs 500 online via card, net banking or UPI. Then, schedule an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra.

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3. Visit The PSK

Carry your passport, address proof and appointment receipt. Your photo, biometrics and documents will be verified there.

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4. Track Your Status

Use your file number and date of birth on the Passport Seva portal to track progress. You'll get SMS updates at each stage of the process.

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5. Get Your Certificate

Once approved, download your PCC from the website or collect it from the PSK. The document can be used for visa, job or migration purposes.

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