Now Smart Phone Replaces Police Station Visits

This app has till now received 208 applications with 117 residents being issued the certificate within seven days.

Applicants can also approach Delhi Police on 011-23236040 on all working days from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. in case of any difficulty in accessing the service.

Delhi-based applicants can apply for PCC from anywhere in the world online without being required to visit the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police.

"Once an online application is filed and online payment is made, the application will be suitably processed and a printable, digitally signed police clearance certificate will be sent to the applicant via email within seven working days," the official told.

The PCC request will bear a unique number which can be used for future search and retrieval within a specific period.

"An individual or a company can apply for Police Clearance Certificate by going on the Delhi Police website and getting the certificate within seven working days," a police official said.

According to the official about 100,000 people are expected to benefit from this scheme annually.

"People hesitate to approach police stations. With the launch of these apps, people are getting the facility with the help of internet," a police official, on condition of anonymity, told.

"This facility has really helped Delhi Police reduce their manual work load," he added.
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