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PCC Apostille in Vijayawada | Police Clearance Certificate with Apostille

PCC Apostille in Vijayawada is one of the common authentication requirement for people who travel to any Hague country. Police Clearance certificate is mandatory for verifying the criminal background of the person and it is unavoidable certificate for anyone travelling abroad. While submitting a PCC obtained from Vijayawada in another country that is a Hague member, getting an apostille stamp on it is mandatory. in this article we will walk you through the entire process of getting a PCC apostille in Vijayawada. 

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What is a PCC?

A PCC which is also known as good conduct certificate is a certificate issued by government authorities such as Andhra Police or passport office stating that the person has no criminal background. 

How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate in Vijayawada?

There are multiple methods to get a PCC in Vijayawada. They are: 

  1. Apply through passport Seva Kendra: You can book an appointment with the nearest passport Seva Kendra after filling the online application. You need to visit the center with all the required documents. You can locate the nearest passport Seva Kendra near Vijayawada here: Locate District Passport Seva Kendra Near You
  2. You can visit your nearest police station and apply for a PCC. If you are providing written application, you need to submit ID and address proof along with the application.
  3. You can also apply by visiting Office of the Superintendent of Police (SP), NTR District. 

List of places to Apply for PCC offline in Vijayawada

Police Station to Apply for PCC in Vijayawada Address
Machavaram Police Station, Vijayawada City
GM76+7JP, A.S. Rama Rao Road Behind Loyola College Gunadala, Machavaram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520004
Nunna Police Station
Fire Station, 77-46-18 Nunna Road Near Prakash Nagar, Kandrika, Payakapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520015
2 Town Police Station, Vijayawada City
vagu centre, KT Rd, Kothapet, Islampet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001
Penamaluru Police Station, Vijayawada City
FMMQ+RWH, Kanuru Main Rd, Ashok Nagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520007
Patamata Police Station, Vijayawada City
FMXC+MM3, PSC Bose Road, Auto Nagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520007
Ajit Singh Nagar Police Station
GJMH+6VV, New Rajarajeswari Peta, Ajit Singh Nagar, Rajarajeswari Peta, New Rajarajeswari Peta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520015
Bhavanipuram Police Station
GHQV+FX2, Water Tank Rd, Block 14, New Housing Board Colony, Bhavanipuram, APHB Colony, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 500012
One Town Police Station
GJ87+67H, 1 Town, Tarapet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520001
Gunadala Police Station
Madhura Nagar, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520004
Mahila Police Station
GJ2Q+Q8M, Veternary Hospital Rd, Punammathota, Labbipet, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520010
Office Of The Commissioner Of Police
GJ5M+8M6, Pingali Venkaiah Marg, Near PWD Ground, Suryaraopeta, Buckinghampeta, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520002

Documents Required to Apply for a PCC in Vijayawada

You need to submit following documents to the Vijayawada police or passport office while applying for a PCC: 

  1. Passport size photo of the applicant. 

        2.  Address proof: Any one of the following documents

  • Ration Card
  • Voters ID
  • SSLC Book
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Passport

        3.Identity proof- any one of the following documents

  • An ID card provided by state or central government
  • Aadhar Card
  • Drivers License 
  • Passport

       4.Photocopy of the letter or document proving the requirement of a police clearance certificate. 

What is a PCC Apostille?

A PCC with an apostille is a certification on your PCC which makes it legally valid in another country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. PCC as a document issued by the Andhra Pradesh police or passport office is a foreign document for another country. They do not know whether it is original or not.

An apostille stamp as an authentication method started after the Hague convention. Since, India is a member of Hague convention Indian documents such as PCC needs to get an apostille stamp from the ministry of external affairs to legalize it abroad. 

Why Should a Person Get a PCC Apostille in Vijayawada?

A person from Vijayawada needs to get an apostille for PCC when it is submitted to a foreign country that is a Hague apostille convention member. The common situations that require a PCC with an apostille in Vijayawada are: 

  • Travelling abroad for work
  • To study abroad
  • To start a business abroad
  • To apply for temporary residence permit abroad
  • To apply for a PR abroad

What are the steps to Get a PCC Apostille in Vijayawada?

There are two methods to get a PCC apostille in Vijayawada. They are:

  1. State Attestation Method
  2. SDM Attestation Method

In state attestation method, the department involved in the attestation is Andhra Pradesh Home department. However, for PCC issued in passport office, you cannot get a state attestation. Thus for apostille you need to choose SDM attestation method. For PCC issued by Andhra police, you can either do state attestation or SDM attestation. 

Let us explore the steps involved in both the methods. 

SDM Attestation Method for PCC with Apostille in Vijayawada

This is the only possible method to get an apostille for a PCC obtained from passport office. SAS apostille follows the below provided steps to get a PCC with an apostille in Vijayawada: 

  1. Notarization: This is nota required if your PCC is from passport office. however, if your PCC is from the Andhra police, you need to get a notary attestation from a public notary. 
  2. SDM Attestation: SDM means sub divisional magistrate. In this stage secure apostille services will submit your notarized PCC to the SDM. The SDM will verify and attest the Police clearance certificate within 2 days.
  3. MEA Attestation and Apostille: Finally your Police clearance certificate will reach the ministry of external affairs. The MEA will verify and attest the PCC followed by an apostille stamp pasting.  

State Attestation Method for PCC with Apostille in Vijayawada

You can follow this method only if your PCC is obtained from the Andhra Police. SAS Apostille follows the below given steps to get a PCC with an apostille using the state attestation method: 

      1.Notarization: In this step a public notary verifies and attests your PCC.

     2.Andhra Pradesh home department attestation: Here, your Police clearance certificate will be submitted to one of the following authorities:

  • Special Secretary (Protocol), General Administration Department, Hyderabad. 
  • Joint Secretary (Law & Order), General Administration Department,
    Hyderabad
  • Office of the Resident Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh in New Delhi

The officials will enquire with the concerned police station for the authenticity of your PCC and once confirmed they will attest it.

       3.MEA Attestation and Apostille: Finally, SAS Apostille will submit your PCC to the ministry of external affairs in Delhi. The ministry verified and attests the police clearance certificate and pastes an apostille stamp on the backside of the PCC.

Documents Required to Apply for a PCC Apostille in Vijayawada

You need to submit following documents to SAS Apostille in Vijayawada to get a PCC with an apostille:

  • Original police clearance certificate
  • Passport copy(front and back pages)

Apostille Police Clearance Certificate in Vijayawada: Processing Time

You can get your PCC with all the required attestations and final apostille attestation within 3 to 7 working days. However, depending on the following factors time period for a PCC apostille may vary: 

  • If your PCC is in Telugu: It needs to be translated into English before submitting for an apostille.
  • If you are choosing state attestation method, it will take more time.
  • If you are submitting your PCC in a country where English is not an official language, such as Spain, you need to translate PCC apostille into Spanish language. 

If you are in Vijayawada and planning to travel abroad submitting a police clearance certificate is a mandatory requirement. If you are travelling to a Hague apostille country, getting an apostille for your PCC is mandatory to legalize it. Starting earlier with the apostille process can avoid your last minute hassle. Contact an authorized apostille service provider in Vijayawada today itself. 

An Apostille contains following details in it:

  • Name of country from which the document was issued.
  • Name of the Person to whom document is issued.
  • Name of person signing the document.
  • Designation of the singed person.
  • Place of certification date of certification.
  • Number of certificate.
  • Seal or stamp of authority issuing certificate.
  • Signature of authority issuing certificate.

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Frequently asked questions

No. A Police clearance certificate with an apostille is needed, if you are submitting it in a Hague apostille country. On the other hand, a PCC attestation is required for legalization process of non Hague countries. 

The cost may vary depending on various factors such as: 

  • The method of authentication
  • State of issuance if the state authentication method is used
  • Speed of processing
  • Additional services such as translation
  1. Notarization
  2. SDM/State Attestation
  3. MEA Attestation
  4. Qatar Embassy Attestation