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2012-10-16 17:21:57 UTC
Q: How do I apply for a Police clearance Certificate (PCC)?
A: You can submit the filled in Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Application Form at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/, within the jurisdiction of your Passport Office (PO). You need to attach the self-attested photocopies of following documents along with the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Application Form:
1. Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport.
2. Proof of Present Address (if address is different from the one mentioned on passport).
Q: In how much time will Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) be issued?
A: Please refer the table below to determine the time required for issuing Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in various cases:
S.No. Police Verification Report (PVR)/ Observation in System Service Levels
1. Police Verification Report in respect of the existing passport is clear and there is no subsequent adverse entry in the system Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) will be issued on the same day at PSK/ Mini PSK.
2. a) Police Verification was not required when the passport was issued as the applicant was then a minor and has now become an adult Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) will be issued only after completion of police verification process. After PVR is received, Passport Office (PO) will inform the applicant through e-mail/ letter. Applicant needs to come to the Passport Office (PO) with his/her passport to collect Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). Country for which Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is being issued will be stamped on the passport.
b) Police Verification was not required when the passport was issued as the applicant was a dependent of a Government employee
c) Police Verification process could not be completed at the time of issuance of passport due to various reasons
d) Applicant's present address is different from that mentioned in the passport
e) Any other such cases where passport was issued without police verification
Q: What is the procedure to apply for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) if passport was issued from another Passport office/Indian Mission?
A: If you are in India, you can submit the filled in Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Application Form at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/, within the jurisdiction of your Passport Office. If you are abroad, you need to contact the respective Indian mission/post of that country. You need to attach the self-attested photocopies of the following documents along with the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Application Form:
1. Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR), the page of observation (if any) made by Passport Issuing Authority, and validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport
2. Proof of Present Address (if address is different from the one mentioned on passport).
Q: What is the validity of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)?
A: There is no validity specified for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC). However, if the particular country asks for a specific validity, then you need to meet Assistant Passport Officer (APO) at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for the same.
Q: Can Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) be issued for more than one country through one application form?
A: Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) can only be issued for one country through one application form.
Q: What is the age limit for getting the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)?
A: There is no age limit specified for getting the Police Clearance Certificate.
Q: Are minor citizens required to apply for Police Clearance Certificate?
A: Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) can be issued to minors, if a country asks for the same.
courtesy:http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/pccOnlineEForm