Gujarat Police Verification and PCC-Related Services
Gujarat Police provides citizen-facing online services through its Citizen First system and web-based Citizen Portal. Official Home Department material lists police verification and No Objection Certificate (NOC) among the citizen services available through this ecosystem.
How to Apply Online
- Open the Gujarat Police Citizen Portal. Use the official government portal or Citizen First app.
- Register or sign in. Follow the current account/OTP process shown on the portal.
- Choose the appropriate service. Look for Police Verification, NOC or the certificate category relevant to your purpose.
- Enter applicant details. Provide name, contact details, address and other information exactly as shown in your identity documents.
- State the purpose. Employment, visa, immigration, institutional requirement and other purposes may require different supporting documents or a different issuing authority.
- Upload documents. Upload only the files currently requested by the official portal.
- Submit and save the acknowledgement. Keep the application/reference number for tracking.
- Complete police-station formalities if directed. The concerned police station may contact the applicant or require physical verification/documents depending on the service and case.
Documents Commonly Required
The exact requirements can change by service and purpose. Keep the following ready:
- Recent photograph
- Identity proof
- Present-address proof
- Permanent-address details
- Mobile number and email address
- Purpose/supporting letter from employer, authority or institution, where applicable
- Passport details where the requested service relates to travel, visa or immigration
Always use the live government form as the final authority for mandatory documents.
Gujarat Police Verification vs Passport Seva PCC
| Requirement | Where to Apply |
|---|---|
| Local police verification / NOC / employment or other state-police purpose | Use the appropriate Gujarat Police Citizen Portal service, subject to the requesting authority's requirements. |
| Police Clearance Certificate required through the passport system for many visa, immigration, residence or overseas purposes | Use Passport Seva and select the Police Clearance Certificate service. |
Current Legal and Privacy Position
Police verification is an administrative verification service. The applicable procedure depends on the purpose for which the certificate is required and on the rules, orders or instructions governing that service.
India's new criminal-law framework has been in force since 1 July 2024 through the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. These replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act for the new legal framework, subject to applicable savings and transition provisions.
Verification applications can involve photographs, identity documents, passport particulars, addresses and other personal data. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 form India's current digital personal-data framework, with phased commencement of the 2025 Rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for police verification online in Gujarat?
Yes. Gujarat Home Department material confirms that police verification and NOC are part of the Citizen Portal/Citizen First service ecosystem.
Is Gujarat Police PCC the same as Passport Seva PCC?
Not necessarily. A local police verification/NOC may be used for certain domestic or institutional purposes, while Passport Seva operates a separate PCC service commonly used when a PCC is required through the passport system. Follow the requirement stated by the requesting authority.
What is the current Passport Seva PCC fee?
Passport Seva publishes the current fee in its official fee schedule. Check the live fee page before payment because government fees can change.
Will I have to visit a police station?
Online submission does not necessarily eliminate physical verification. The concerned police unit may contact you or ask for documents/verification depending on the service and case.