Short answer: in Delhi, apply for character or employee verification on the Delhi Police citizen services portal. In Noida and Ghaziabad, use UP Police citizen services or the UPCOP app. Students get theirs from their school or college. For overseas use you need a PCC from Passport Seva.
Delhi and Noida sit side by side, but they’re in different states — so the police portal you use depends on where you live. Here is the local process for each, plus what to do if you need the certificate for something other than a job.
Character certificate in Delhi
- Open the Delhi Police citizen services portal and choose character or employee verification.
- Register and fill in your personal and address details.
- Upload a photograph, ID proof and address proof.
- Submit and note your application number.
- Police complete verification; download the certificate once it’s approved.
Character certificate in Noida and Ghaziabad (UP)
- Use UP Police citizen services or the UPCOP mobile app.
- Select character certificate or verification.
- Enter your details and upload documents.
- Pay the fee online, if applicable.
- Track the status and download the certificate.
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Other states
Most states offer character verification through their police citizen services portal or e-District service. The documents and timeline are similar: ID, address proof, photo, and one to a few weeks for verification.
Which certificate for which purpose?
| Purpose | Usually accepted |
|---|---|
| College or university admission | Certificate from your last school or college head |
| Government job | Gazetted officer certificate and/or police verification |
| Private job | Police character or employee verification |
| Tender or contract | Police verification, or as stated in the tender |
| Overseas job or visa | Police Clearance Certificate, often apostilled or embassy-attested |
Documents checklist
- Aadhaar, voter ID or passport
- Current address proof — rent agreement or utility bill
- Recent photograph
- Employer or institution letter, if you have one
Renting? A notarised rent agreement is the usual address proof for tenants.
Local help from SK Document Centre
From New Ashok Nagar — next to Mayur Vihar, a few minutes from Noida and Ghaziabad — we help you choose the right certificate, fill the online form correctly, arrange gazetted officer certificates and attest certificates for embassy use. For the full picture across India, read how to get a character certificate.
Not sure which attestation your form needs? Send a photo of it on WhatsApp or call +91 93109 70010 — we tell you the exact process before you spend any money.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a character certificate in Delhi?
Apply online for character or employee verification on the Delhi Police citizen services portal with ID, address proof and a photo.
How do I get a character certificate in Noida?
Apply through UP Police citizen services or the UPCOP app.
How long does a police character certificate take?
Usually one to a few weeks, depending on verification.
Can a gazetted officer give a character certificate?
Yes. Many government job forms accept a character certificate signed by a gazetted officer who knows you.
SK Document Centre has helped people in Delhi NCR with attestation, affidavits, apostille and embassy legalisation for over a decade. Questions about your documents? WhatsApp us.
