Michigan

Overview

The issuance of Police Clearance Certificate or Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) is a service provided by The Michigan State Police, Criminal Records Division General Office, Michigan 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. Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the Criminal Records Division General Office in Michigan. Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Michigan 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 Michigan. 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 Michigan.

Procedure of Getting Police Clearance Certificate

You will have to write a letter to the Michigan State Police Authority stating that you require a PCC and that you are authorizing our organisation to collect it on your behalf. Applicant must apply with Completed Application Form (Personal Particular) provided at our lab 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 Michigan, including full addresses. A set of 10 fingerprint impressions* taken by a qualified fingerprint officer at our lab. The certificate will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application. The Criminal Records Division General Office takes 2 to 3 weeks to process the application if no criminal record found.  

Documents required for Police Clearance Certificate

1. A letter explaining the purpose for which the police clearance certificate is required. (A letter from the requesting entity)
2. Two passport size photographs (4×6 cm)
3.  A set of applicant’s fingerprint impressions (ten prints). The applicant must submit a set of his/her fingerprint impressions duly attested by our organisation
4. A detailed covering letter stating the period of stay in Michigan and need for the said certificate
5. A certified copy of Michigan Civil Identification Card of the applicant (if applicable)
6. 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 Michigan visas, entry and departure stamps, which shows the total period of the applicant’s stay in Michigan.

Processing Time

15-20 Working Days

The processing time can be up to 4 months if a person was ever charged by the police.

Processing Fee

Applicable Fee.

Payment is non-refundable once the application is processed.

Police Certificate Issuing Authority

The Michigan State Police
Criminal Records Division General Office
Building 7150 Harris Drive Lansing,
MI 49813 Tel : ( 517)322-5531

Address of Embassy in India

U.S. Embassy,
Consular Section,
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110021

Police Clearance Certificate Check-list

Before leaving our office please verify the check-list that documents in order:-

1. Application Form (Fully completed and signed)
2. Two proofs of current address showing both your name and address
3. Self-attested photocopies of your passports
4. Document (s) certifying you are working, were working are or living in Michigan
5. Processing fee for the application.

All copies of documents must be certified.