PCC Apostille in Uttarakhand: Passport and Police Certificates
PCC apostille in Uttarakhand most often concerns a certificate from the Passport Office, Dehradun, the office the MEA lists for the state. That passport PCC goes straight to the MEA. A certificate issued by Uttarakhand Police counts as a personal document and needs notary and SDM attestation first.
By the INFINITYGRO documentation teamUpdated Facts checked against MEA and HCCH
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Do I need a notary for a PCC from the Dehradun Passport Office? No. A passport officer signs the passport PCC, so PCC apostille in Uttarakhand for that certificate goes straight to the MEA. Notary and SDM are needed only for a certificate from Uttarakhand Police. For that one, the other option is authentication by the General Administration Department in Dehradun before the MEA.
The Dehradun Passport Office
The MEA's list of passport offices includes the Passport Office in Dehradun. Uttarakhand residents apply for a passport PCC on passportindia.gov.in. The portal decides the office and the Passport Seva Kendra for your address.
After your appointment, Uttarakhand Police verifies your address and record. The passport office then issues the PCC, signed by a passport officer.
Keep your file number and a working phone number. Make sure the address in your application matches your address proof exactly. These help you track progress and answer any question from the police during verification.
Key facts
| Passport office | Passport Office, Dehradun |
|---|---|
| Apply for passport PCC | passportindia.gov.in |
| Passport PCC route | Straight to MEA |
| Police-issued certificate | Uttarakhand Police |
| Police certificate route | Notary, SDM, MEA |
| State route authority | General Administration Department, Dehradun |
| MEA fee | Rs 50 per document |
PCC apostille in Uttarakhand for a passport PCC
The MEA can confirm a passport officer's signature itself. So a passport PCC needs no extra attestation.
- Collect the original PCC.
- Courier it to our Delhi office or drop it off.
- We file it with the MEA through an authorised outsourced centre.
- We send it back by tracked courier.
The MEA apostille page gives more background.
Certificates from Uttarakhand Police
Some receiving offices abroad want a certificate from the local police. Uttarakhand Police provides verification and character certificate services for residents. Apply for the exact certificate your instructions name.
Because a police officer signs it, the MEA needs another officer to confirm the signature first. On the Delhi route that means a notary and the SDM in Delhi. On the state route, the General Administration Department in Dehradun authenticates it. The MEA apostille comes after either one.
Applicants in Dehradun and nearby districts
Dehradun residents have the passport office in their own city, which helps when collecting the certificate. Applicants from Haridwar, Rishikesh, Haldwani and the hill districts courier their PCC to us after they receive it.
Send the original to C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096. Those visiting Delhi can drop it off and collect it on a later trip or have it couriered back. We return documents by Blue Dart or a similar tracked courier. We do not collect from homes.
If you are already abroad
People who have already left India are usually told to apply for a PCC through the Indian mission in the country where they live. That certificate is issued abroad, not by the Dehradun office.
A PCC issued by an Indian mission is handled differently from one issued inside India. Before you send one to us, write and tell us where it came from. We will confirm whether we can help and what the right process is.
If you need a PCC from Uttarakhand Police while abroad, a family member may be able to help with the application. Check the police department's rules first, since many services need the applicant in person or need recent address proof.
What different destinations ask for
Visa and immigration offices often require the passport PCC. Some employers, nursing boards and local authorities ask for a local police certificate. Follow the exact wording you were given, and ask the office in writing if it is unclear.
Apostilled PCCs work for the UK, the USA, Canada and Australia, and for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and most European countries. The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait do not take them; a PCC for those needs MEA attestation and embassy legalization. See UAE attestation charges and our embassy attestation service.
Many people from Uttarakhand look for work abroad in hospitality, nursing and other services. Others go for study. Each group gets a different list of papers from the employer or college.
Read your list closely. A visa file may want the passport PCC, while a professional licence may want a police certificate. Some ask for both. Each is a separate document and a separate apostille.
Send all apostille work in one packet if you can. We check each document and tell you before filing if anything is missing.
How to avoid delays
Most delays come from three problems.
- Name mismatch. The PCC and passport must show the same name. If they differ, an affidavit may be needed.
- Wrong document. A passport PCC and a police certificate are not interchangeable. Apostilling the wrong one wastes a fee.
- Damage or copies. Only the original paper can be apostilled. Do not laminate, staple or write on it.
If your destination asks for a translation, we arrange certified translation.
Timing, fees and what to send
Receiving offices often accept a PCC only if it was issued recently. They set the period themselves, so ask before applying. Once your original reaches us, the Delhi route usually takes 2 to 3 working days, plus courier time.
The all-inclusive cost is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 a document, with the MEA's Rs 50 already inside it. Courier is extra. If you are sending more than one document, we confirm the total before filing.
- Original PCC
- Passport copy with matching spelling
- Destination and purpose
- Any deadline you are working to
Real police clearance certificate apostille samples
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Uttarakhand police clearance certificate apostille FAQs
Is there a passport office in Uttarakhand?
Yes. The MEA lists the Passport Office, Dehradun.
Does a passport PCC need SDM attestation for apostille?
No. It goes directly to the MEA.
Can an Uttarakhand Police certificate be apostilled?
Yes. It goes through notary and SDM, or GAD Dehradun, before the MEA.
How long does PCC apostille in Uttarakhand take?
Expect about 2 to 3 working days from the day we receive the original, not counting courier.
Can I send my PCC and my degree together?
Yes. Each document gets its own apostille, but one packet saves courier cost. Tell us what is inside. If your PCC expires before you use it, you will need a new PCC and a new apostille.
Do you collect from homes in Dehradun?
No. Please courier the PCC or drop it at our Delhi office. Contact us.
Other documents from Uttarakhand
- Marriage Certificate apostille
- Birth Certificate apostille
- Degree Certificate apostille
- Diploma Certificate apostille
- PCC apostille
PCC apostille in other states
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