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Steps to Apply for Police Clearance Certificate to Mumbai

• Posted by Service 2NRI February 23, 2023 Filed in Other #Police  #Police Clearance Certificate  #PCC  128 views
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  Have you ever applied for any kind of verification with the police?

  Why did you require walking through such inquiry?

  Well, the stamp of police verification ensures that you have clean record; you haven’t committed any crime ever; you have never been a part of any criminal offense.

  Let’s catch on more about the certificate of police verification.

  1. What is the Police Clearance Certificate?

  The legal proof of having no criminal background is issued by the regional police commissioner. The investigation officer scrutinizes address, identity and criminal records personally. Thereafter, he furthers the application form. Finally, the police commissioner puts his stamp on it. This licit document is known as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).

  1. Why & When do you need it?

  At several stages, the need for police certificate can arise. Be it immigration process or employment proposition, legalities would be incomplete without it. I’ve shortlisted the causes when you require it on an urgent basis.

  • For Passport, visa & their renewal: It’s a significant document. Every country’s immigration authority needs to do the needful investigations before permitting entry. It’s all done to prevent the trespassing of the vulnerable elements. Therefore, the countries take preventive measures by seeking PCC from the expats.
  • For Employment: Many companies/organisations take preventive steps for avoiding potential threats to their repute. By seeking this document, they ensure recruitment of the invulnerable (to crime) candidates.  

  1. Who does issue it?

  Locally, its issuance is the domain of police administration. The police commissioner issues it generally. But if the applicant is living abroad, he/she can apply at the embassy of the country.       

  But there are scenarios when the applicant has spent several months or years in diverse countries. In this situation, he/she ought to apply for the police certificate in all embassies.

  Let’s say, you are an NRI living in the US. But your business proposition takes you to the UAE, Mumbai and Australia. Meanwhile, you have to renew the visa of the US.  The immigration authority would definitely ask for this certificate from all the countries where you lived. Therefore, you have to go to the Indian embassy or How to apply for the police clearance certificate. Also, visit the embassy of UAE & Australia to get this proof.  

  1. How can you get police clearance certificate in Mumbai online?

  Here, I’m mentioning the steps to get it from Mumbai online. More or less, the procedure of application from various districts would be similar. These steps would give you an idea how can you apply for it online.

  • Visit the URL of the Maharashtra police (i.e. https://pcs.mahaonline.gov.in/FORMS/Registration.aspx). It will land you to the registration page. You need to register before proceeding further.
  • The very first window will let you know the all steps. Click on the hyperlinked ‘Registration’ option under login area.
  • The click will navigate to the Home page where you can register yourself.
  • Duly fill the form availing Aadhaar Number, Last Name, First Name, Middle Name (Father/Husband Name), Gender, Date of Birth, Select your CP/SP office name, Mobile number, Password, Confirmed Password & Email ID.
  • Click ‘Submit’ tab.
  • This is how you would get registered with the website.
  • Then, login to fill the application form of the PCC.
  • The popped window will direct you to the ‘Services’ tab.
  • Click and choose the PCC.
  • Provide the necessary details. Take care of their validity.
  • Click on the ‘Save’ tab lastly. But this is not the end step. You have to move ahead for appending the supporting documents.
  • As you move to the next step, you’ll find the screen asking you to attach the scanned copies of your photograph, passport, electricity bill, voter ID, rent receipt, offer letter & embassy form (if any).
  • Click on ‘upload’ & then, to continue.
  • The next step will ask you to pay online. Select the online payment mode & proceed to the payment. Pay the requisite fee (i.e. INR 143 only but can be revised). Download the receipt for checking the status later.      
  • When the pan verification will be complete, you’ll be called to the police office with all documents.
  • Keep an eye on the SMS. It will let you know the date of physical inquiry by the police officer. Get ready with two witnessed. They should also have the proof of their identity, like Aadhaar card.

  1. How can you get it directly?

  If you want to apply directly, you can visit the nearest police station. There, you should:

  • Fill the form.
  • Enclose all the requisite documents, like voter ID, Aadhaar Card, PAN card, address proof, passport & electricity bills and so on.
  • Pay the requisite fee.

  The application proceeding may be one week or fortnight long process. Afterwards, you would get it. Submit the valid proofs so that no complication can intercept the proceeding.