PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) Apostille

What is Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Apostille?

A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the Police Department or Passport Office to prove that the applicant has no criminal record. When moving to a Hague Convention member state for residency, study, or work, getting a PCC Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is mandatory to certify its authenticity.

PCC Apostille Process

The process of legalizing a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) involves multiple verification levels before final MEA stamping:

• Local Notary Verification: The first level of authentication for the local PCC copies.
• Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Home Department: The local authority validates the document source.
• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The final stamp is placed on the document, making it valid for use in all Hague member countries.

Documents Required for PCC Apostille

To process your Police Clearance Certificate Apostille, we require the following items:

• Original Police Clearance Certificate (issued by Passport Office or local police).
• Clear passport copies (Front and Back pages of the applicant).
• Passport size photographs (if required).