A Police Clearance Certificate or criminal history issued by
“The Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation
(DCI)” maintains the records at Des Moines, Iowa. PCC Certifying that the
applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the
involvement of the (Iowa 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
Iowa. 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 Iowa. DCI will not accept any
requests for criminal history record information by phone or email.
You will have to write a letter to the Iowa State Police,
Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) stating that you require a PCC and
that you are authorizing our Organization (RealScan Biometric) to collect it on
your behalf. Applicant must apply with Completed Application Form (Personal
Particular) provided by our Organization for Police Clearance Certificate. The
applicant should also include, foreign and Iowa addresses (if applicable), date
and place of birth, father’s name, mother’s name and maiden surname and a copy
of a valid passport page including the personal details and photo. The
certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the
applicants in the application. The Department of Public Safety, Division of
Criminal Investigation (DCI) takes 2 to 3 weeks to process the application if
no criminal record found.
15-20 Working Days
The processing time can be up to 4 months if a person was
ever charged by the police.
Applicable Fee.
Payment is non-refundable once the application is processed.
Division of Criminal Investigation
215 East 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
U.S. Embassy,
Consular Section,
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110021
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