What is Police Clearance?
A police certificate is an official document issued as a result of a background check by the police or government agency of a country to enumerate any criminal records that the applicant may have. Criminal records may include arrest, conviction, and possibly criminal proceedings.
How Long Is Police Clearance Valid In South Africa
South African Police Clearance Certificates are generally valid for 6 months, but it is the prerogative of the institution that requests the certificate to state the required age of the certificate.
In general, police clearance certificates can be used for six (6) months from issuance.
How can I check my police clearance status in South Africa?
Checking a Police Clearance Status in South AfricaIf you have already applied for your PCC, you can perform a basic check on the SAPS website.
If your application cannot be found, feel free to get in touch with us so we can assist you in the matter.
Why is police clearance taking so long in South Africa?
There’s a lot more involved in the process than most of us realize, and with the current backlog as it is at the CRC, hampered further by load shedding, more time has been tacked onto the process.
Taking this into account, you can see that planning as far in advance to apply for a South African PCC is vital.
Who issues police clearance in South Africa?
The issuing of a Police Clearance Certificate is the sole responsibility of Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management in Pretoria.
The applicant must provide the following documents: A full set of his/her fingerprints on a SAPS 91(a) when living in South Africa.