PCC Apostille in Chennai
PCC apostille in Chennai for a job, a course or a family visa overseas. Courier your police clearance certificate from Tambaram, Anna Nagar, Velachery or nearby Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur. We obtain the MEA apostille in Delhi and send the PCC back to your Chennai address by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Chennai: quick answer
PCC apostille in Chennai means adding the MEA apostille to a Police Clearance Certificate that a Chennai resident already holds. Countries in the Hague Convention, such as the UK, the USA and Singapore, accept a PCC with this single sticker and need no embassy stamp. You do not need to come to Delhi; the certificate travels to us by courier.
A PCC issued through Passport Seva by RPO Chennai is submitted straight to the MEA and is usually apostilled in 2–3 working days for Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from a Greater Chennai police station or a district SP office first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange; that route costs a fixed Rs 1,500 and takes about 5–7 working days.
Chennai PCC: which office signed yours?
Check the signature and seal on your certificate, because a Chennai PCC can come from any of these offices:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Chennai, which serves Chennai and the northern districts such as Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Vellore and Cuddalore, as well as Puducherry |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendras at Aminjikarai, Saligramam and Tambaram in Chennai, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in nearby districts such as Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Chennai residents now working in Singapore, the Gulf or the USA get their PCC from the Indian Mission there; it is also apostilled directly by the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Chennai
- Chennai has three Passport Seva Kendras, all working under RPO Chennai. Whichever centre you visited, a Passport Seva PCC goes to the MEA without any notary or SDM step.
- A certificate from a Greater Chennai police station may be printed in Tamil, or in Tamil and English. We send it for apostille exactly as it is and can then provide an English or other translation for the embassy.
- Tamil names often carry an initial taken from the father’s name, placed before or after the given name. Check that the PCC and your passport show this initial in the same way, because a mismatch can hold up a visa.
- Doctors, engineers and IT staff from Chennai heading to the UK or the USA often also need a degree or birth certificate apostille. Courier the documents together and we process all of them in one go.
- Some visa offices count a PCC’s validity from its issue date, not from the apostille date. If your visa appointment is weeks away, check that the Chennai PCC will still be recent enough on that day.
PCC apostille process for Chennai: three routes
Every PCC held by a resident of Chennai comes from one of three places, and the place decides the route to the MEA apostille.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Chennai. 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 Chennai now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Chennai 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 Chennai 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 Chennai by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Chennai
Courier from Chennai to our Delhi office usually takes two to four days, including from suburbs such as Tambaram and Avadi. The apostille is then completed in the working days shown below, and the PCC returns to Chennai by Blue Dart in a similar time.
- 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 Chennai 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 Chennai
| 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 Chennai
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 Chennai
Can someone in Chennai get a PCC apostilled without travelling?
Yes. Send the original PCC and a passport copy by tracked courier to our Delhi office. We take care of the MEA submission and send the apostilled certificate back to your Chennai address through Blue Dart or a similar secure courier.
Is there a fixed price for PCC apostille for Chennai clients?
A Passport Seva PCC costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive, covering the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A police station PCC is a fixed Rs 1,500 with notary and SDM attestation included. Courier both ways is the only extra cost.
How quickly is a PCC from RPO Chennai apostilled?
Usually within 2 to 3 working days after it reaches us in Delhi. Courier from Chennai adds two to four days each way, so plan for the full cycle before your visa or joining deadline. We share an update on WhatsApp at each stage.
My PCC came from a police station in Tiruvallur district. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. We arrange notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, and then the MEA apostille. A police station or SP office certificate takes about 5 to 7 working days and costs a fixed Rs 1,500, plus courier. You do not need to visit the police station again.
Will you help me get a PCC from the Chennai passport office?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for a PCC, arrange police verification or speed up either one. Those stay between you and the passport office or the police. We start only once you have the PCC in hand and need it apostilled or attested.
My certificate is entirely in Tamil. What happens next?
The MEA apostilles it in Tamil, exactly as issued. Because most foreign authorities cannot read Tamil, they usually ask for a translation into English or their own language. INFINITYGRO can prepare that translation for the embassy or employer after the apostille is done.
Does a Chennai PCC for Kuwait need an apostille?
No. Kuwait does not accept the apostille, so the PCC needs MEA attestation followed by Kuwait Embassy attestation. The UAE, Qatar and Egypt also need attestation rather than an apostille. For the UAE, MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation are now enough.
Can my brother in Chennai send my PCC while I am working abroad?
Yes. Any family member can courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport to our Delhi office. We return the apostilled PCC to them in Chennai, or courier it to you abroad if you prefer. Share both addresses when you first contact us.
Get your Chennai 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