An Introduction: Police clearance certificate

A police clearance certificate is a testimony by the police that the applicant has no criminal background, and hence, is free from any legal charges or litigation. And if there is any case, the very same document states the criminal charges or background if there are any cases against the applicant.

Typically, this document is required to pass through the border of a country for employment or higher education. In India, it can be applied for and obtained when applying for a passport or visa. When applied, the competent authority thoroughly verifies all records of the individual. Moreover, foreigners who are in India have to present it before the consul.

Generally, this certificate is valid for six months from the date of its issuance. But sometimes, it can be issued for a long-time. Besides, it is required for those who are 18 or older.

How to Apply a PCC Online?

Multiple steps can be there to apply for a PCC online. Here is a step-by-step guide. Just read and figure out how to get it:

Step 1. At first, you should know that the passport website allows you to apply for it with the passport. You may visit https://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink for this purpose.

Step 2.  Now, get yourself registered with the website, which requires generating your own login. Submit your email ID and create a password to login.

Step 3. Once registered, you can login and find the option – Apply for a Police Clearance Certificate. Click this link and read all the given guidelines thoroughly.

Step 4. Now, keep those guidelines into account and filling all the necessary details in the given form.

Step 5.  Input all details clearly, and also, ensure that they are all valid and correct.

Step 6. Once it’s all done, click the submit button. This action will land you to the payment gateway. There, you may pay the requisite amount. This action will generate a receipt for that payment. You should keep it secure to track the status of your application. It consists of a reference ID that will be required to refer to and check the status.

Step 7. Now, you can “Schedule an Appointment”. Select the day and time from the given slots. This action will fix your appointment on a particular day.

Step 8.  Now, you need to visit the office and get your application verified in your very presence at the PSA office. Keep in mind that there will be an office where you need not visit a counter and getting your application verified. Rather, you have to obtain a token number, which will be flashing on the digital screen. You need to wait for your turn, and then, visit the main office where your counter number will be flashing on the screen. Visit that very counter and get your application verified.

Checklist of Documents to be Verified 

The given papers should be enclosed with your documents, and you should have their originals cross-examined.

1. PCC for Applicants

• Original old passport with a self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including the ECR/Non-ECR page and page of observation (if any)
• Proof of the present address (if the address is changed)
• Documentary proof stating residential status, employment (photocopy of employment contract), long-term visa, or immigration

2. PCC for Dependent Family Members

• Original old passport with a self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including the ECR/Non-ECR page and page of observation (if any).
• Present address proof if the address is changed.
• Sponsorship declaration by the person who is sponsoring the emigration of the PCC applicant

For further details and personalised requests, contact S2NRI and get end-to-end assistance.

     Conclusion

A police clearance certificate can help in determining the background of the applicant. It is mainly required for people who are looking for a job or are willing to emigrate. It can be obtained online, which requires verification through original documents of birth, address, etc.