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RealScan Biometrics provides fingerprinting services using advanced technology for background checks, identity verification, and legal documentation. Our Delhi-based agency specializes in fingerprinting solutions for visas, immigration, police clearance certificates, and work or study abroad needs adhering strictly to legal standards.

We take high-quality, clear, and smudge-proof fingerprints for Florida police clearance certificate on original fingerprint cards using rolled and flat techniques accepted by law enforcement agencies globally. 

Note: We only do fingerprinting for Florida PCCs. For reference, below is an overview of how to get a police clearance certificate from Florida.

Overview 

The issuance of Police Clearance Certificate or Extract from the Criminal Records is a service provided by The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal History Services Section, Florida which is solely in connection with a person’s application for a visa to visit or reside in another country. Applications for the Certificate for any other purposes will not be accepted. In Florida, the criminal record information is maintained at the Criminal History Services Section. Extract from the Criminal Records certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Florida State Police Force and is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries. Person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay in Florida. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Colour Copy). It is issued to any individual who reside more than 6 months in Florida.

Procedure of Getting Police Clearance Certificate from Florida

You will have to write a letter to the Department of Law Enforcement stating that you require a PCC and that you are authorizing authorized agency to collect it on your behalf. Applicant must apply with Completed Application Form (Personal Particular) provided by authorized agency for Police Clearance Certificate. You should send a written disclosure request to the relevant Consulate / Immigration Authority / Government Authority, which contains his or her name and clearly indicates that the production of the Certificate is required. The applicant should furnish his or her full name, date and place of birth, and place and period of all residences in the Florida, including full addresses. A set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at lab. The certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal History Services Section takes 2 weeks to process the application if no criminal record found.

Documents Required for Florida Police Clearance Certificate

• A letter explaining the purpose for which the police clearance certificate is required. (A letter from the requesting entity)
• Two passport size photographs (4×6 cm)
• A set of applicant’s fingerprint impressions (ten prints). The applicant must submit a set of his/her fingerprint impressions duly attested by authorized agency
• A detailed covering letter stating the period of stay in Florida and need for the said certificate.
• A certified copy of Florida Civil Identification Card of the applicant (if applicable)
• A clear & coloured Passport Photocopy (both Current & Old passport) as well as, three of the data pages of his/her passport as well as the pages containing Florida visas, entry and departure stamps,which shows the total period of the applicant’s stay in Florida

       Processing Time for Florida Police Clearance

15-20 working days.The processing time can be up to 4 months if a person was ever charged by the police.

Processing Fee for Florida PCC

Applicable fee. Payment is non-refundable once the application is processed.

Florida Police Certificate Issuing Authority

Federal Office of Justice, Swiss Criminal Records Section,

Service for Private Individuals, Bundesrain 20, 3003 Berne,

Florida.

Florida Embassy Address in Delhi, India

U.S. Embassy,

Consular Section,

Shantipath, Chanakyapuri

New Delhi – 110021

Check-list of Documents for Police Certificate from Florida

•  Application Form (Fully completed and signed)
• Two proofs of current address showing both your name and address
• Self-attested photocopies of your passports
• Document (s) certifying you are working, were working are or living in Florida
• Processing fee for the application
• All copies of documents must be certified