Police Clearance Certificate 

POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

Police clearance certificate


A police clearance certificate ( PCC)

Is an official document issued to an individual by the Indian police or an authorized Indian government official.


What document required for police clearance certificate in India?



Applying for an Indian PCC


Individuals applying for an Indian PCC can be broadly divided into the following categories



Indian nationals residing in India can apply for PCC  online through the passport Seva Kendra ( PSK) website.




Indian nationals residing outside India


Indian nationals residing outside India may approach the Indian diplomatic mission/post, which has jurisdiction over the applicant' residence , in person and apply for PCC.


Foreign nationals residing in India


FPCC can be applied for online on the e- FRRO portal. Once submitted , the applicant cannot leave India until the PCC is issued . based on The location of filing , a police verification may be conducted before the application is approved.