What documents are required for PCC?

The PCC or Police clearance certificate is required by those who are planning to study abroad. In order to obtain this, there are certain documents required for PCC that every study abroad aspirant should gather. It is usually required when an applicant is planning to stay longer and looking to apply for a residential permit. Make sure, tourists going abroad for a short visit are not required to carry PCC for verification.

The Police Clearance Certificate can be obtained from the Passport Seva Kendra in India by filling an application form. If the applicant is a minor, then also they will have to apply for PCC. The PCC is issued to three types of Indian applicants:

Indians living in India
Indians living abroad
Foreigners living in India l

Documents Required For PCC

Below are three major documents required for obtaining the PCC:

Passport

Submit a self attested photocopy of passport including first two and the last two pages. Also the emigration check requirement or non-emigration check requirements page may be required.

Application Receipt

Include the application recreceipt from the passport services or the sms received from the passport service if necessary.

Address Proof

Submit any documents to prove your valid residential address such as:

Aadhar card
Voter ID
Passbook
Electricity Bill
Rent Agreement
Telephone Bill
Passport of Spouse that must match with current address mentioned. The last page must include the family details including applicant's name as spouse
Company or employer certificate on official letterhead
In case the applicant is minor, then a parent's passport copy would be required.

Procedure To Obtain PCC

Apply for PCC through Police Seva Kendra, and then submit all the necessary documents and fill the form. The next step will be the Police verification if the address mentioned id is different from the one stated in the passport.

If a candidate applies for a passport in june 2010 and renewed in june 2020 without getting his address changed but living in a different residence, then such applicant will need Police verification.
On the other hand, if the current address and the address mentioned in the passport is the same, then such candidates do not require police verification until the passport expires.
In case the address remains the same and the applicant's passport expires, then a physical passport will be required. The Police verification has validity up to 13 days which means a physical verification of passport will be required after the duration passes.

How To Apply for PCC?

Those residing in india may apply for PCC online by following the below steps:

Visit the passport seva online portal
Click "New User Registration"
After registration Login to the passport seva portal
Now click "Apply for PCC"
Fill the details as required and submit the form
Click on the "Pay and Schedule" button
Print the application receipt by clicking "Print application receipt"
Visit the passport seva Kendra accompanied with original documents.

Those residing outside India may receive pcc clearance from the Indian embassy after issuance of Police verification report from India. Follow the steps listed below to apply for PCC:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates
Select the country or region from where you're are applying for PCC
A new tab will appear
Click "Register"
Fill the details as mentioned
Login by using the registered ID and password after clicking on "user login"
In the home page click "Police clearance certificate" to apply for new application
After submitting the application, take print out of the same. An application reference number will be generated
Visit the nearby Indian embassy while carrying the required documents
Visit the Indian embassy website or consulate for the list of application submission
Print the application form and submit it physically in Indian embassy nearby