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I applied for a Police Clearance Certificate, so how can I track the status of my application online?

10 Nov 2026 · Answered by Mohit Tanna · 1 min read
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You can track your Police Clearance Certificate application on the Passport Seva portal by choosing Track Application Status, selecting PCC, and entering your file number and date of birth. You can also call the Passport Seva call centre or use its mobile app.

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You can check your Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) status online through the Passport Seva portal using your file number and date of birth. The file number is given after you submit your application and appears on your acknowledgement letter.

Steps to Track PCC Status Online

  1. Go to the official Passport Seva portal.
  2. Open the Track Application Status option.
  3. Choose PCC as the application type.
  4. Enter your file number.
  5. Enter your date of birth.
  6. Click Track Application Status to see the current status.

Other Ways to Check

MethodWhat you need
Passport Seva National Call Centre at 1800-258-1800File number and date of birth
Passport Seva mobile applicationFile number and date of birth

My Advice

Keep your acknowledgement letter safe, since the file number is on it and Passport Seva describes it as a 15-character alphanumeric number. Check the official Passport Seva site if the steps or contact details change.

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