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Overview

The Criminal History Record Check or Police Clearance Certificate details whether or not the applicant has a criminal record in the Mississippi and is required as part of the visa process by the respective high commission or embassy. The Criminal Information Centre, Mississippi is a special processing unit. Police Clearance Certificate is a document that is issued by the Mississippi Criminal Information Centre, special processing unit certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the Mississippi Police Authorities, 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 Mississippi. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Color Copy). It is issued to any individual who resides more than 6 months in Mississippi.

Procedure of Getting Police Clearance Certificate

Applicant should apply by completing the application form or by letter. The letter should contain: name of applicant, parents’ name, date and place of birth, the reason for applying the certificate, contact information, applicant’s signature. The applicant must submit a set of his/her fingerprint impressions taken by a qualified Fingerprint Officer at our lab. The fingerprints of the applicant will be transmitted to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety and run through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation Databases in order to complete state and national background checks. Ensure all sections are completed in BLOCK CAPITALS and in black ink, original signatures are required throughout. The certificates will be posted to the forwarding address as indicated by the applicants in the application. The Mississippi National Police Services, (MNPS) Criminal Records Section (Mississippi) take 2 to 3 weeks to process the application if no criminal record found and after that they send the certified criminal record check (hard copy) via regular mail. In case you need it urgently, the Criminal Record Centre, Mississippi can send it to our organization and then we forward it to you, via courier, at an additional cost.

Documents required for Police Clearance Certificate

  1. A letter stating the reason for requesting a Police Clearance Certificate. The letter should contain: name of applicant, parents’ name, date and place of birth, the reason for applying the certificate, contact information, nationality, marital status and purpose for the certificate request
  2. Fully completed application form: Ensure all sections are completed in BLOCK CAPITALS and in black ink, original signatures are required throughout
  3. Copy of your passport. Clearly showing passport photo, personal information including expiry date, nationality, extension pages if applicable and signature
  4. Proof of residence in Mississippi, such as identity documents issued in Mississippi (a notice of Residence Permit issued by Immigration Department of the Federal Public Service Justice)
  5. Documentary proof stating that the applicant was on work permit or not at the claimed time duration for PCC. (if applicable)
  6. Two proofs of your current address. Official correspondence showing your name and address both dated within the last 6 months
  7. Two recent colored passport size photographs (Approximately 45mm x 35mm)
  8. A detailed covering letter stating the period of stay in Mississippi and need for the said certificate or Schedule of background declaration (Address, Applicant)

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

Criminal Information Centre
Special Processing Unit
3891 Highway 468 West
Pearl, MS 39208
Tel: 601-933-2600

Address of Embassy in India

U.S. Embassy,
Consular Section,
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 11002

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 (old and new passports both)
  4. Two passport size photographs
  5. A copy Mississippi work permit (if applicable)
  6. Processing fee for the application
  7. All copies of documents must be certified