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Apostille Police Clearance Certificate in Bangalore | PCC Apostille

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If you are in Bangalore and planning to move abroad for work, study or residency, an apostille police clearance certificate in Bangalore is an essential requirement. Though the ministry of external affairs is in Delhi, with the help of a secure apostille service provider in Bangalore you can get a PCC apostille smoothly. 

In this article, we will guide you through every step of obtaining a PCC apostille in Bangalore from applying a PCC to obtaining an apostille stamp on PCC. 

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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What is a Police Clearance Certificate?

Police Clearance certificate which is also known as good conduct certificate is a document issued by the state home department or passport office in India to state that the individual has no criminal background in the country. Checking the criminal background of the person is a common requirement for domestic as well as foreign job purposes. Similarly, when you apply for a residence permit, either permanent or temporary, in a foreign country checking your criminal background is regular procedure. 

How to Get a Police Clearance Certificate in Bangalore?

You can get police clearance certificate in Bangalore through various methods depending on the available time and purpose you can choose one of the following methods: 

  • PCC from local police station
  • PCC through commissioner of Police office
  • PCC through passport Seva Kendra
  • PCC from Indian Embassy Abroad (for people who are staying outside India)

PCC from the Local Police Station

This is an offline application method. You can visit your local police station in Bangalore and apply for a PCC with all the necessary documents. 

Documents Required:

  • Aadhaar card / Voter ID
  • Rental agreement / Utility bill
  • Passport copy (if available)

PCC From Passport Seva Kendra

This method is commonly followed by people who are submitting it in a foreign country. Follow the steps below to apply for PCC online through PSK: 

  1. Register & Login on Passport Seva Portal
  2. Fill the PCC application form (Select “Police Clearance Certificate”)
  3. Schedule an appointment at the nearest PSK (Bangalore has multiple centers)
  4. Visit the PSK with original documents for verification
  5. Police verification (Local police may visit your address)
  6. Collect PCC (Delivered by post or collected in person)

Documents Required:

  • Original passport + copies
  • Address proof (Aadhaar, utility bill, rental agreement)
  • Visa copy (if applicable)
  • Passport-sized photographs

PCC From the office of Commissioner of Police

If you do not have a valid Indian passport, you can apply through the commissioner’s office in Bangalore. Follow the steps given below to get a PCC from office of commissioner, Bangalore: 

  1. Visit the Commissioner’s Office (Address: Infantry Road, Bengaluru)
  2. Submit application form (Available at the office)
  3. Provide fingerprints & photo (Biometric verification)
  4. Police verification (Local station checks your records)
  5. Collect PCC (Usually issued in 10-15 days)

What is an Apostille Police Clearance Certificate?

An apostille is a sticker placed on the backside of your police clearance certificate by the ministry of external affairs. This sticker signifies the authenticity and originality of your PCC in a Hague apostille country. 

Earlier, legalization of your PCC required an attestation from the embassy of your travelling country. However, after Hague Apostille Convention an apostille pasted on the backside of any document makes that document legally valid in another Hague country. India joined Hague convention in 2005. Thus, an Indian travelling to any other Hague country only requires an apostille to legalize documents.

Your police clearance certificate will become a valid document in another Hague country, only if an apostille stamp is pasted on it.

How to Get an Apostille Police Clearance Certificate in Bangalore?

The ministry of external affairs is the only authority in India who can issue an apostille on a document. However, you don’t have to visit Delhi to get an apostille police clearance certificate in Bangalore. Secure Apostille Services will take care of the entire process on behalf of you. 

Before submitting your PCC to the MEA, it should go through various stages of verification and attestation. MEA will not accept a document for apostille without getting these attestations. There are mainly two methods of verification of documents for apostille in Bangalore. They are: 

  1. SDM Attestation Method 
  2. Karnataka Home Department Attestation Method

 

An apostille obtained through both methods are equally valid in a Hague country. However, some countries may specifically ask for an attestation from the state. If not specified, it is always advisable to do SDM attestation. This is a cheaper and faster method. 

Moreover, a PCC obtained from PSK cannot get an attestation from the state government. Since PSK comes under the MEA India, the state government has no authority to attest to it. Thus, you can do state attestation for PCC only if it is provided by the Karnataka home department. 

Steps to Get a PCC Apostille in Bangalore

Given below are the steps SAS follows to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate Apostille in Bangalore: 

  1. Notary Attestation: We will take your PCC to a public notary for attestation. The notary places a stamp and seal on it. This ensures the authenticity of the PCC before going through further legalization process. 
  2. SDM/State Attestation: Depending on your choice we will either submit your PCC to the SDM or Karnataka Home Department for further verification. In this step the document also undergoes a verification process. Verification from the home department may take more time. After verification SDM/home department attest the PCC. 
  3. MEA Verification and Apostille: in this stage SAS will submit your documents to the ministry of external affairs. The MEA verifies the document and attaches an apostille sticker, making it legally valid for use in Hague Convention countries.

Documents Required to Apply for a Police Clearance Certificate Apostille in Bangalore

You need to submit following documents to Secure Apostille Services to apply for a PCC apostille in Bangalore: 

  • Original Police Clearance Certificate
  • Scanned copy of passport (front and back pages)
  • Document submission form

Processing Time for PCC Apostille in Bangalore

You can get your Police Clearance Certificate in Bangalore within 3 to 14 days. Depending on following factors time may vary: 

  • Authentication method: If you have obtained your police clearance certificate from Karnataka home department and you want to get home department attestation, it may take time. 
  • If you are choosing normal service, it will take around 14 days. However, you can expedite the process by choosing either fast(7 working days) or premium (3-4 working days). Moreover, we have same day services for people who want it urgently. 
  • Translation Requirement: If your PCC is in any of the  local languages, you need to translate it into English first. Similarly, to submit it in any country where English is not an official language you need to get it translated into foreign languages such as Spanish, German, and French. 

Getting a Police Clearance Certificate Apostille in Bangalore may seem a lengthy process. However, with the help of a trustworthy apostille service provider it is a piece of cake. Submitting a PCC without an apostille may lead to rejection of your visa application. Thus, always prepare your PCC apostille in Bangalore beforehand to avoid delay in your visa processing.

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List of Places for Online Application for PCC In Bangalore

Police Station in Bangalore to Apply for PCC Address
Bengaluru Police Headquarters
1, Nrupatunga street, Ambedkar Veedhi, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Commercial Street police station
67, Commercial Street, Tasker Town, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001
Wilson Garden Police Station
1, 7th Cross Rd, Vinayaka Nagar, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
High Grounds Police Station
Millers Rd, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052
Nandagudi Police Station
1, Venkatapura Main Rd, Teacher’s Colony, Jakkasandra, 1st Block Koramangala, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560034
Bommanahalli Police station
WJ6F+6XQ, 10th Main Rd, NGR Layout, Roopena Agrahara, Bommanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068
Bandepalya Police Station
WJ4R+6MW, 27th Cross Rd, Neelakanteshwara Layout, Sector 3, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
HSR Layout Police Station
WMC2+3HH, 27th Main Rd, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
Koramangala Police Station
8/A, 20th Main Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095
Mico Layout Police Station
WJ56+F73, 16th Main Rd, Lakshmi Layout, MCHS Colony, BTM 2nd Stage, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076
Bellandur Police Station
37, Sarjapur – Marathahalli Rd, Amblipura, PWD Quarters, 1st Sector, Bellandur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560103
Adugodi Police Station
Cluster_adugodi 2 Office Work Space Building, Hosur Rd, Near Forum Mall, Mahalingeshwara Layout, Chikku Lakshmaiah Layout, Adugodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560030
Begur Police Station
737, 1, Begur Rd, Vishwapriya Nagar, Begur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068
Jayanagar police station
156/1, 7th Cross Rd, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
JP Nagar Police Station
WH6Q+P2C, 21st Main Rd, R.K Colony, R K Colony, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078
Jeevan Bhima Nagar Police Station
XM94+38R, Jeevan Bima Nagar Main Rd, LIC Colony, HAL 3rd Stage, Sector 12, Jeevan Bima Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075
Siddapura Police Station
3, 1st Main Rd, 1st Block, Jaya Nagar East, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029
Viveknagara Police Station
4th Cross Rd, opposite Ravi tent, Vannarpet Layout, Viveka Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560047
Cottonpet Police station
149, Cottonpet Main Rd, Subhash Nagar, Cottonpete, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560053

Frequently asked questions

No. Police Clearance Certificate Attestation is required if you are submitting it in a non Hague Country. However, a PCC apostille is required for Hague countries.

A PCC Apostille in Bangalore is typically required for:

  • Immigration or long-term visa applications.

  • Employment abroad.

  • Residency or citizenship applications.

Cost may vary depending on: 

  • Authentication method (Home Department attestation is costlier)
  • Expedited process may cost higher 
  • Additional services such as translation will cost more.

No. State attestation method is not mandatory for Police Clearance certificate apostille. You can do SDM attestation instead. PCC from passport seva kendra cannot get state attestation since it is provided by a central government authority. Only, PCC from Karnataka Police alone can get state attestation. That too is not mandatory.