Police Clearance Certificate From
Maryland

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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 Maryland police clearance certificate on original fingerprint cards using rolled and flat techniques accepted by law enforcement agencies globally. 

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

Overview

The issuance of Police Clearance Certificate from the Criminal Records is a service provided by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Maryland which is solely in connection with a person’s application for a visa to visit or reside in another country. Applications for the Certificate for any other purposes will not be accepted. In Maryland, the criminal record information is maintained at the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Extract from the Criminal Records certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Maryland Police Force and is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries. Person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay in Maryland. 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 Maryland.

Procedure of Getting Police Clearance Certificate from Maryland

You will have to write a letter to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, stating that you require a PCC and that you are authorizing authorized agency to collect it on your behalf. Applicant must apply with Completed Application Form (Personal Particular) provided by authorized agency for Police Clearance Certificate. You should send a written disclosure request to the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority, which contains his or her name and clearly indicates that the production of the Certificate is required. The applicant should furnish his or her full name, date and place of birth, and place and period of all residences in the Maryland, including full addresses. A set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at lab. The certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services takes 2 weeks to process the application if no criminal record found.

Documents Required for Maryland Police Clearance Certificate

•  A letter explaining the purpose for which the police clearance certificate is required. (A letter from the requesting entity)
• Two passport size photographs (4×6 cm)
• A set of applicant’s fingerprint impressions (ten prints). The applicant must submit a set of his/her fingerprint impressions duly attested by authorized agency
•  A detailed covering letter stating the period of stay in Maryland and need for the said certificate
• A certified copy of Maryland Civil Identification Card of the applicant (if applicable)
• A clear & coloured Passport Photocopy (both Current & Old passport) as well as, three of the data pages of his/her passport as well as the pages containing Maryland visas, entry and departure stamps, which shows the total period of the applicant’s stay in Maryland.

Processing Time for Maryland Police Clearance

15-20 working days. The processing time can be up to 4 months if a person was ever charged by the police.

Processing Fee for Maryland PCC

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

Maryland Police Certificate Issuing Authority

Maryland Embassy Address in Delhi, India

Check-list of Documents for Police Certificate from Maryland

• Application Form (Fully completed and signed)
• Two proofs of current address showing both your name and address
• Self-attested photocopies of your passports
• Document (s) certifying you are working, were working are or living in Maryland
• Processing fee for the application
• All copies of documents must be certified.