
Police Clearance Certificate
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is a legal document issued to the Indian passport applicants and passport holders by a Government Agency or the Police Department to certify that the applicant has no criminal records. The police clearance certificate is mainly required for Indian citizens who are looking to migrate to a foreign country for the scope of employment, long-term stay or residential stay. People travelling abroad on a tourist visa does not require to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate from Indian authorities. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Police Clearance Certificate in India.Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must have an Indian passport and valid address proof. The current address of the applicant must be the same as in the passport and other supporting documents.Required Documents
- Identity Proof
- Address Proof
- Birth Certificate
- CENOMAR or Bachelorhood Certificate (if bachelor)
- Marriage Certificate (if married)
- Evidence of financial support
- Photographs
Online Application Procedure
An applicant must visit the official passport website to apply for the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). Step 1: The applicant must register through the Passport Seva Online Portal on the home page. If the applicant already lives in India, then he/she must select which Police district from the drop-down menu. [caption id="attachment_51862" align="aligncenter" width="873"]


e-Form Submission
Download the application form by clicking on the "Download e-Form" option available on the Home Page. The user must fill the downloaded e-Form and click the Validate and Save button. After downloading e-Form, the XML file will generate, which should be uploaded during the above online application process.Related Guides
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