PCC Apostille in Baroda
PCC apostille in Baroda for a visa, job or family move abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Alkapuri, Fatehgunj, Karelibaug or Manjalpur; we obtain the MEA apostille in Delhi and return it to your Baroda address by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Baroda: quick answer
PCC apostille in Baroda is the MEA apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by a Baroda resident, which lets a Hague Convention country accept the certificate without an embassy stamp. The city’s name has been Vadodara for decades, but many families and older papers still use the old name, and the process is the same either way. The apostille is done in Delhi, so the PCC travels by courier.
A PCC issued through Passport Seva carries the name of RPO Ahmedabad, the passport office for Baroda. It goes directly to the MEA: 2–3 working days and Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from a Baroda police station needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi first, which we arrange, at a fixed Rs 1,500 and about 5–7 working days.
Baroda or Vadodara on your PCC: which office signed it
Whether your papers say Baroda or Vadodara, it is the signature on the PCC that sets the route.
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Ahmedabad, which issues Passport Seva PCCs for Baroda city and the surrounding district |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra at Nizampura, which serves Baroda applicants |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Many Baroda families have members in the USA, the UK, Canada or New Zealand; a PCC they get from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there goes straight to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Baroda
- Your PCC may print the city as Vadodara while your degree, school leaving certificate or old passport says Baroda. That difference does not affect the apostille, as long as your name and passport number match.
- Parents from Alkapuri, Sayajigunj or Gotri applying for a long-stay parent visa may be asked for a PCC. If the country is an apostille member, such as Australia or the UK, the MEA apostille is the stamp it needs.
- A spouse joining a husband or wife abroad usually sends the PCC with the marriage certificate. The marriage certificate follows a separate route to the apostille, so tell us early and we plan both together.
- Police stations in the old city, Fatehgunj or Karelibaug may issue a character certificate partly in Gujarati. It is apostilled as it stands; we then translate it into English or the destination country’s language if needed.
- A Baroda PCC is usually accepted for only three to six months after its issue date. If a family member’s visa file is delayed, check the date again before you send it, or you may need a fresh one.
PCC apostille process for Baroda: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Baroda follows one of these three routes.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Ahmedabad. It goes straight to the MEA apostille, with no state step. Usually 2–3 working days after it reaches us.
Police station PCC
Signed by your local police station or district SP office. We get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, then apostilled by the MEA. Usually 5–7 working days.
Indian Embassy PCC
For residents of Baroda now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Baroda to Delhi and back
- 1Check on WhatsAppSend a photo of your PCC and the country it is for. We confirm the route and the total in writing.
- 2Courier the originalPost the original PCC with a passport copy from Baroda by tracked courier. Delhi residents can drop it at our office.
- 3MEA apostilleWe submit it through the MEA’s authorised outsourced centre; the apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
- 4Blue Dart returnThe apostilled PCC comes back to your address in Baroda by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Baroda
A tracked courier from Baroda to our Delhi office normally takes two to four days, whether you post it from Alkapuri, Fatehgunj or Manjalpur. The MEA apostille then takes the working days below, and the Blue Dart return to Baroda takes about the same time as the courier in.
- Passport Seva PCC: 2–3 working days in Delhi
- Police station PCC: about 5–7 working days
- Add courier days both ways
Video: the three kinds of PCC and their apostille route
Police station, passport office or embassy PCC: which one you hold, and what happens next.
Does your country need a PCC apostille or PCC attestation?
Applicants from Baroda go to many countries, and the destination decides the stamp.
MEA apostille
Hague Convention countries, one sticker
MEA attestation + embassy
Countries outside the Convention
For the UAE a PCC now needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only. See MEA attestation.
PCC apostille sample: front and back
A real police clearance certificate apostilled through INFINITYGRO, with personal details hidden. The front is the PCC itself; the MEA apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
Check these points on your PCC
- The square MEA apostille sticker on the back
- A unique apostille number and date for online verification
- For a police station PCC: notary and SDM stamps before the apostille
- Your name and passport number matching your passport
PCC apostille charges for Baroda
| Passport Seva / passport office PCC | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, all-inclusive · 2–3 working days |
|---|---|
| Police station or SP office PCC | Rs 1,500 fixed, including notary and SDM · about 5–7 working days |
| Indian Embassy PCC (living abroad) | Quoted on WhatsApp · 2–4 working days |
| Included | MEA fee (Rs 50) with the bank draft, checking, submission and updates |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Egypt the embassy fee is extra; it is listed on each country’s fee page.
Documents to send and mistakes to avoid
Send us
- The original PCC, not a photocopy or a scan
- A clear copy of your passport, first and last page
- The country name and, if you have it, the employer’s or embassy’s checklist
- Your return address and phone number in Baroda
Avoid
- Laminating the PCC: the sticker is fixed on the back
- An old PCC: many countries accept only a recent one
- A name or passport number that differs from your passport
- Apostilling a PCC for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait: they need attestation
FAQs: PCC apostille in Baroda
My papers say Baroda and the PCC says Vadodara. Will the apostille be refused?
No. Baroda and Vadodara are the same city, and the MEA apostilles the PCC exactly as it was issued. What matters is that your name, date of birth and passport number on the PCC match your passport. The city name on your other documents does not need to match.
Is there a Baroda office where I can hand over my PCC?
No. INFINITYGRO’s only office is in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, and we do not offer home pickup. Send the original PCC and a passport copy from Baroda by tracked courier. It comes back to you by Blue Dart or another secure courier after the MEA apostille.
What is the total fee for a Baroda PCC apostille?
If the PCC came from the passport office, the total is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, which includes the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A police station PCC is a fixed Rs 1,500 because notary and SDM attestation are added. Courier both ways is extra.
How many working days does a PCC from RPO Ahmedabad take for a Baroda applicant?
Usually 2 to 3 working days at the MEA after the PCC arrives in Delhi. Add two to four days of courier from Baroda in each direction, so plan for roughly one to two weeks from posting it to receiving it back.
I have a character certificate from the Fatehgunj police station. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. A police station certificate is notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, which we arrange, and then apostilled by the MEA. The fixed charge is Rs 1,500, and it takes about 5 to 7 working days once it reaches us.
Can you apply for my mother’s PCC in Baroda so she can join me abroad?
No. We do not apply for PCCs, arrange police verification or speed them up. Your mother needs to get the PCC from the passport office or the police herself. Once she has it, she can courier it to us for the apostille.
My son works in Dubai. Does his Baroda PCC need an apostille?
No. The UAE is outside the apostille system, so a Baroda PCC meant for use there needs MEA attestation followed by online UAE Embassy legalisation. UAE MOFA attestation is no longer required for a PCC. Kuwait and Qatar also need attestation instead of an apostille.
I am in New Jersey and my PCC is at our Baroda home. Who can send it?
Any family member at home can courier the original PCC with a copy of your passport to our Delhi office. After the apostille we return it to the Baroda address, or ship it to you in the USA if you prefer.
Get your Baroda PCC apostilled
WhatsApp a photo of your PCC and the country name. We confirm the route, time and total in writing before you send anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. We do not issue PCCs or police verification. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs; rules and fees can change, so check your destination country’s requirements.
Last reviewed: October 2026