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Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): fee, documents and steps

A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued by Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs) to Indian passport holders who need it abroad for a visa, job, study or long stay. For local use in India, such as a job or tenant check, you get a police verification certificate from your state police instead.

The short answer

A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued by Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs) to Indian passport holders who need it abroad for a visa, job, study or long stay. For local use in India, such as a job or tenant check, you get a police verification certificate from your state police instead.

Source: passportindia.gov.in. Not yet matched to an official page; confirm on the official portal before paying.

Official fees

ServiceFee
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)₹750

Checked on 18 Oct 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

How to apply

  1. Log in to the Passport Seva portal
  2. Choose the PCC application and fill the form
  3. Pay the fee online
  4. Book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra
  5. Visit with your original passport and documents
  6. The Passport office processes it with police verification
  7. Collect the certificate as per the delivery option
Good to know
  • The Passport Seva FAQ lists the PCC fee at ₹750. An older instructions PDF shows ₹500, which is outdated.
  • Only one PCC appointment is allowed within a year of the first appointment date.
  • Applying from abroad? Use your Indian mission's page, as its fees differ.
  • Do not pay agents. The Passport Seva portal is the official site.

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Typical time

Varies; depends on the appointment and verification

Not officially verified

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

There is no penalty for not having a PCC, but a visa or job abroad may be refused without one.

Law: Passport Seva

Not officially verified Source

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

ReasonHow to fix it
Name or passport details do not matchUse the exact details printed on your passport.
Second appointment in a yearOnly one PCC appointment is allowed within a year of the first one, so plan before you apply.
Documents missing at the Passport Seva KendraCarry the original passport and the documents on your appointment receipt.

Not officially verified

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Common questions

How much is the PCC fee?
₹750 as per the Passport Seva fee FAQ. Passport Seva says fees are revised from time to time, so check the fee calculator before you pay.
How long does a PCC take?
Passport Seva's Citizen's Charter gives up to 7 working days, not counting the time the police take for verification. After a clear police report the PCC is sent to your address.
What is the validity of a PCC?
Passport Seva says no validity is fixed on the PCC, and it is generally treated as valid for about 6 months. The country or employer that asks for it decides how old it can be.
What is the difference between PCC and police verification?
A PCC is issued by Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs) and is the one asked for abroad, for visas, jobs and study. A police verification certificate is issued by your state or city police for local needs in India, such as a job, tenant or driver check.
How do I apply for PCC online?
Log in to the Passport Seva portal, choose the PCC application, fill it, pay the fee and book an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Can I get PCC from the state police?
State police issue their own police verification certificates for local use. For travel and visas, the Passport Seva PCC is the one asked for.

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PCC kaise banaye?
Passport Seva portal par login karke PCC application bharein, fees online dein aur Passport Seva Kendra mein appointment book karein. Original passport aur documents le jayein.
PCC ki fees kitni hai?
Passport Seva FAQ ke hisaab se ₹750. Purane PDF mein ₹500 likha hai, jo purana hai. Payment se pehle fee calculator dekhein.
Ek saal mein kitne PCC appointment milte hain?
Pehle appointment ke ek saal ke andar sirf ek PCC appointment milta hai.
Police clearance certificate (PCC) ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Passport Seva appointment and status. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Varies; depends on the appointment and verification.
Police clearance certificate (PCC) ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Police clearance certificate (PCC) ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, Police clearance certificate (PCC) na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Passport Seva). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.

Sources: passportindia.gov.in portal1.passportindia.gov.in services1.passportindia.gov.in passportindia.gov.in

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