Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Attestation is an official certification issued by the designated police authority in a person’s home country. This attestation, marked with an official seal or signature, verifies whether an individual has any criminal records, which may include arrests, convictions, or court proceedings. In essence, a PCC serves as a declaration of the absence of any criminal history. Different countries and regions may refer to this document by various names such as police certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, or simply PCC.

PCC attestation is primarily required for the following purposes:

• For job/ employment purposes
• For migration purposes
• For residence visa purposes
• For higher study purposes, etc..

When an individual plans to go abroad for employment or other purposes, the destination country often requires Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) attestation to ensure the applicant poses no threat to the country’s security or interests. The purpose of the PCC is to safeguard the host country from potential risks or unlawful activities. As such, many foreign countries strictly mandate this certification.

A PCC serves as a record of an individual’s past conduct, confirming that they have no criminal history, including arrests, convictions, or legal proceedings. Issued by a designated police authority, it verifies that the applicant is not involved in any illegal activities that could endanger the destination country. The certificate is also time-sensitive, meaning it has a specific validity period.