PCC Apostille in Ahmedabad | Police Clearance Certificate Apostille
- UPDATED A MONTH AGO
As an industrial and educational hub, more people are exploring global opportunities from Ahmedabad. Whether it is for work, study, permanent residency or long term residency, requirement for document legalization is increasing, especially PCC apostille in Ahmedabad.
If you are from Ahmedabad, understanding the PCC apostille process specific to Ahmedabad can save your time and effort. In this article, we will walk you through the entire process of getting a PCC with apostille in Ahmedabad.
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What is PCC in Ahmedabad?
PCC in Ahmedabad is a certificate issued by police stations in Ahmedabad or passport seva kendra stating that the individual has no criminal records in Ahmedabad. This record showing an individual’s good conduct and background is usually mandatory before allowing foreigners to work in a country. In some countries such as Spain a PCC is required for student visa as well.
How to Get A PCC in Ahmedabad?
There are two authorities in Ahmedabad eligible to issue a police clearance certificate in Ahmedabad. They are:
- Regional Passport Seva Kendra
- Gujarat Police Department.
While PCC from the police department is issued by the state government, PCC from PSK comes under the central ministry of external affairs. Thus, for foreign affairs PCC from PSK is the better option.
Let us explore each method of getting a PCC in detail:
PCC From Passport Seva Kendra in Ahmedabad
If you are an Indian passport holder you can visit PSK in Gulbai Tekra, near Gujarat University or SG Highway PSK with all the required documents. However, before visiting the passport office you need to fill an online application through passport seva.
PSK will issue a PCC within 2 to 7 working days after police verification.
PCC in Ahmedabad from Gujarat Police Department
To get a PCC in Ahmedabad from the state police department, there are three available methods.
- PCC from Commissioner of Police, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad: You can apply by directly visiting the commissioner’s office with all the required documents.
- PCC from local police stations: You can visit your nearest local police station in Ahmedabad to apply for PCC.
- Online Application through Gujarat Police Website for PCC. You can apply here online by uploading documents.
List of Police Stations to Apply for PCC in Ahmedabad offline
| Police Station for Offline PCC Application in Ahmedabad | Address |
|---|---|
Gujarat University Police Station | 2GPQ+3VQ, Shree Pannalal Patel Marg, University Area, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009 |
Vastrapur Police Station | 2GXF+M88, Surdhara Rd, Opposite SAL Hospital, Jai Ambe Nagar, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054 |
Sola Police Station | Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Hwy, Chanakyapuri, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380081 |
Navrangpura Police Station | 91-92, 74-73, 39, 40, Navrangpura Rd, Mithakhali, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
Ramol Police Station | 25-33, CTM – Ramol Rd, Janta Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380026 |
Maninagar Police Station | XJX2+9XR, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg, Opp. Maninagar Fire Station, Krishna Baug, Rambagh, Maninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008 |
Vejalpur Police Station | XGWP+JW3, Near A.P.M.C. Market, Opp. Vishala, Circle, Juhapura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380055 |
Satellite Police Station | 2GH6+4F2, Ramdev Nagar Char Rasta, Ramdevnagar Rd, Opposite Firstcry.com Store Ahmedabad Gulmohar Mall, Satellite, Ahmedabad, |
Meghaninagar Police Station | Bus Stop, Jhaverchand Meghani Rd, near Last, Meghaninagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380016 |
Amraiwadi Police Station | 2J4F+PX7, Ambewadi Rd, near Jogni Mata Mandir, Janata Nagar, Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380008 |
Documents Required to Apply for PCC in Ahmedabad
- Valid ID Proof
- Valid address proof
- Application letter stating the reason
- Recent passport-size photos
What is a PCC Apostille?
A PCC apostille is a certificate issued on the backside of your PCC to legalize it in a foreign country which is a Hague member. A PCC issued in Ahmedabad is valid in India only. If you are submitting it in a foreign country, they need to ensure the authenticity and originality of it with attestation. For non Hague countries, authentication needs an attestation from the embassy. However, for Hague countries, an apostille stamp is needed for PCC to legalize it.
How to Get a PCC Apostille in Ahmedabad?
The Ministry of external affairs alone can issue an apostille for police clearance certificates issued in Ahmedabad or anywhere in India. However, verification and attestation by lower administrative or judicial authorities is required before submitting the documents to the MEA. There are two methods of authentication available for a PCC issued in Ahmedabad. They are:
The state attestation method is costly and time consuming and thus people do it only if it is mandatory for the country where it is submitted. For example, Saudi Arabia work visa application needs all certificate apostille with state attestation. Similarly, apostille for Italy also require a mandatory state attestation.
SDM Attestation Method for PCC Apostille in Ahmedabad
SDM means sub divisional magistrate. This is the most commonly used method to get an apostille for PCC apostille. If you received your Police clearance certificate from the passport office, this is the only method available for you. You cannot get a state attestation for your PCC from the passport office.
Given below are the steps to get an apostille using SDM method for your police clearance certificate issued from Ahmedabad:
- Notarization: A public notary verifies and attests your PCC.
- SDM Attestation: Sub divisional magistrate verifies and attests your police clearance certificate within a maximum of 2 days.
- MEA Attestation and Apostille: In this step, the ministry of external affairs verifies, attests and pastes an apostille stamp on the back side of your PCC.
Gujarat Home Attestation Method for PCC Apostille in Ahmedabad
You can get a state attestation for your PCC only if the police clearance certificate was issued by the state police. For PCC issued by PSK, you can not get a state attestation.
In this method, your PCC is submitted to the regional authentication center at Gandhi Nagar for personal documents. State level officials from RAC will designate district police officials for verification. The district level officials will enquire with the concerned police station and send the report to RAC. Finally the officials from RAC Gandhi Nagar will attest your PCC.
SAS Apostille follows below steps to get an apostille using home department attestation method in Ahmedabad:
- Notarization: A public notary verifies and attests your PCC.
- State home department: Home department verifies with the local police and attest your PCC.
- MEA Apostille and Attestation : In this step SAS will verify, attest and paste an apostille stamp on your PCC.
Documents Required to Apply for PCC Apostille in Ahmedabad
You need to submit following documents to SAS Apostille in Ahmedabad to get a PCC with an apostille:
- Original Police clearance certificate. If it is a digitally signed copy, you can send us the digital copy through email or WhatsApp. We will process it immediately.
- Passport copy
Apostille Police Clearance Certificate in Ahmedabad: Processing Time
You can get a PCC apostille in Ahmedabad the same day itself. (Only scanned copy. Time to receive hard copy may vary depending on the courier service speed). However, depending on the following factors the time to get an apostille PCC in Ahmedabad may vary:
- If you have a Gujarat police issued PCC and you want to get Gujarat state home station, it will take more time.
- If your PCC is in Gujarati, you may need to translate it into English before apostille.
- If you want to submit it in countries such as Spain, where English is not an official language, you need to get a translation of the apostille and document.
- The time period may vary depending on the service you choose. We have 3-4 working days service, 7-8 working days, 14 working days service. Depending on the service you choose, the time may vary.
PCC apostille service in Ahmedabad is an essential documentation service for people travelling abroad. PCC is an important document for people travelling abroad on work visas. While submitting your PCC in a foreign county, legalization is an important step without which your document is not legal abroad. To submit your PCC obtained from Ahmedabad in a Hague country, you need to get an apostille from MEA India on it. However, to submit it in a non Hague country, you need to get embassy attestation. Prepare for your document legalization in Ahmedabad beforehand to avoid visa rejection and delays.
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Frequently asked questions
No. While you can get a state attestation for your PCC issued by a police station in Ahmedabad, it is not mandatory. You can do SDM attestation instead of state attestation to get an apostille for your PCC.
No. Usually Spanish sworn translation is done after getting an apostille only. This is because countries such as Spain require translation of apostille stamp content as well. Thus, we will get your PCC apostille first and then only translation will be done.
You can get an apostille for a Police clearance certificate issued within 3 to 6 months. For PCC older than 6 months, you can not get an apostille, you need to apply again for a PCC.
No. PCC apostille in Ahmedabad is needed only if you are travelling to a Hague country from Ahmedabad. However, if you are travelling to a non Hague country from Ahmedabad, you need to get an embassy attestation.