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Police Clearance Certificate From
California

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RealScan Biometrics provides fingerprinting services using advanced technology for background checks, identity verification, and legal documentation. Our Delhi-based agency specializes in fingerprinting solutions for visas, immigration, police clearance certificates, and work or study abroad needs adhering strictly to legal standards.

We take high-quality, clear, and smudge-proof fingerprints for California police clearance certificate on original fingerprint cards using rolled and flat techniques accepted by law enforcement agencies globally. 

Note: We only do fingerprinting for California PCCs. For reference, below is an overview of how to get a police clearance certificate from California.



Overview


A Police Clearance Certificate or ‘Police Certificate’ is issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) California, to furnish state summary criminal history information to any individual who is the subject of the record requested if needed in conjunction with an application to enter the United States or any foreign nation. In California, the criminal record information is maintained at the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Investigation. PCC Certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the (California Police Force).Person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay in California. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Colour Copy). It is issued to any individual who reside more than 6 months in California.

Procedure of Getting Police Clearance Certificate from California


In order to obtain a police clearance certificate from California. You should send a written disclosure request to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Investigation. The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Investigation coordinates with immigration police, security police for obtaining police clearance certificate. All the supporting documents must be certified, shall only be considered by the consular Office. You have to fill the prescribed application form in all sections completed in BLOCK CAPITALS with black ink. Obtained a complete set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at authorized agency lab on FD 258 Fingerprint Card. The original of the fingerprints must be posted with your completed application form. The authorized agency will prepare some documents which need you to sign and send them. The applicant should furnish his or her full name, date and place of birth, and place and period of all residences in California, including full addresses. Applicant must apply with the Completed Application Form (Personal Particular) provided at authorized agency for Police Clearance Certificate. The certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application.

Documents Required for California Police Clearance Certificate

  • Completed application form.
  • Fingerprints Impressions on FD-258 Card.
  • Three recent passport size photographs (without wearing spectacles or Cap).
  • Self-Attested colored scanned/photocopies of your passports (current & old) and another Identity document.
  • Social security number (if any).
  • Proof of residence in California State (if any).
  • The purpose for PCC (Immigration Authority Letter) or Letter stating the reasons for PCC.


Processing Time for California Police Clearance

The issuing authority will give the original certificate in 25 working days under normal mode of processing. (The processing time will increases if a person was ever charged by the police).


Processing Fee for California PCC

Applicable fee. Payment is non-refundable once the application is processed.


California Police Certificate Issuing Authority

California Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation


California Embassy Address in Delhi, India

U.S. Embassy, Consular Section,

Shantipath, Chanakyapuri

New Delhi – 110021


Check-list of Documents for Police Certificate from California

  • Completed application form.
  • Fingerprints Impressions on FD-258 Card.
  • Three recent passport size photographs (without wearing spectacles or Cap).
  • Self-Attested colored scanned/photocopies of your passports (current & old) and another Identity document.
  • Social security number (if any).
  • Proof of residence in California State (if any).
  • The purpose for PCC (Immigration Authority Letter) or Letter stating the reasons for PCC.

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The processing time for your report may take up to 10 days, though it can vary depending on the nature of the incident.

To obtain a copy of a police report, you must: (1) be the individual who filed the report or be directly involved in the case; (2) provide a valid photo ID; and (3) pay the required fee.

Request a California police clearance certificate by submitting fingerprints, a government-issued ID, and an application form to the California Department of Justice or through an authorized service provider.

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