15-30 days
₹50-200 (varies by issuing authority)
Any citizen with clean record
Students, job applicants, visa applicants for character verification
School/college (for students), Police (for jobs/visa), or Gazetted Officer.
Complete character certificate application mentioning purpose.
Submit application to school office, police station, or gazetted officer.
For police-issued certificates, verification will be conducted.
Pay applicable fees for certificate issuance.
Receive character certificate from issuing authority.
To correct errors or update details on your Character Certificate, you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Character Certificate.
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Character Certificate through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://digitalpolice.gov.in to access your Character Certificate.
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Character Certificate to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Character Certificate application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://digitalpolice.gov.in.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Character Certificate. If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Police-issued character certificate is most widely accepted for employment.
Usually valid for 6 months to 1 year from date of issue.
Yes, you can request from your last attended school even after leaving.
Depending on the requirement, it can be issued by the Principal of your last attended school/college, a Gazetted Officer (Group A or B), an MLA/MP, or the local Police Station (as a Police Clearance Certificate/PCC).
A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is a specific type of character certificate issued by the police department verifying that the individual has no criminal record. Many government and MNC jobs require this specific verification.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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