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    I have an Indian passport issued last month, how long will it take to get the PCC?
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    As long as you have all the proper documents, the PCC should only take about a week to get.
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    If I have had a check fraud case, can I still apply for a police clearance certificate?
    Community Answer
    Yes you can. The PCC will list your fraud charges.
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    Can I get a PCC from my present address, or does it have to be done from a permanent address only?
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    You can get it from your present address. Just include your present address and have some form of address proof, like a rental agreement.
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    How long will it take to get the police clearance certificate after applying?
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    It will take just 2 hours to get the PCC, but sometimes your hometown police station will not have clear data about your verification. They will update the PSK (Passport Seva Kendra) with no data available, and pre-verification request would be sent to your hometown police station. After verification only, police will update the status to PSK, then we can get it.
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    How can an Australian citizen get a police clearance from India while staying in Australia?
    Community Answer
    You must visit the local Australian embassy or consular.
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    How checking police clearance certificate status?
    Community Answer
    If you are applying for the PCC through the passport website you can opt in for SMS messages to be sent to your phone. if you are getting it through the Dehli PD, you can log in to check the status of your application.
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    Can I apply for pcc if a court case is still going on?
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    Contact your local police district in which you are applying for the PCC to make sure that your pending case does not interfere. If it is a criminal case, you may not be able to get a PCC, but if it's a civil case, you may still be able to obtain one.
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    I am living in Saudi Arabia since November, 2012, as a Permanent Resident with my family. I have applied for PR file of Canada. Do we need the PCC of India? If yes, then how do we apply from here? Is there any option from abroad to get a PCC from India?
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    If you need to get a PCC outside of India you must visit your local embassy or consular. If you are a permanent resident living in Canada, however, it's unlikely you'd need a PCC from India.
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    I had given my passport for renewal and my police verification had been done. I am awaiting my new passport so that after that, I can apply for my police clearance certificate. Does the same process for police verification repeat - i.e., the process that just happened - or will it just be issued to me?
    Community Answer
    PCC are not re-issued on an automated basis based on your passport. Contact your local consular or embassy to see if you need to renew your PCC.
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    I am an NRI (residing in UAE) who just got done with undergrad in Chennai. Where do I get my PCC from in Chennai?
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    Visit the Saligramam branch passport office.
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    I am applying for a cruise ship job, and they need police clearance certificate. I gave my Oman police certificate because I've worked last 3 years in Oman, but k=now they ask for Indian police clearance certificate. Is that certificate necessary for that job?
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    Contact the head employer and ask. That person will know better than anyone.
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    How can I get a PCC if I am staying in Mumbai but my passport has a permanent address elsewhere?
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    You have two options in your pocket.1. You can apply for a PCC on the basis of your permanent address and you have to give them your proof of address. 2. As you live in Mumbai, you have to get your passport reissued with new address where you live at present time.
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