PCC Apostille in Chhattisgarh
PCC apostille in Chhattisgarh for jobs, studies or residence abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Bilaspur, Bhilai-Durg, Korba or Jagdalpur to our Delhi office; we obtain the MEA apostille and return it to you by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Chhattisgarh: quick answer
PCC apostille in Chhattisgarh is the apostille that the Ministry of External Affairs fixes on a Police Clearance Certificate held by a Chhattisgarh resident, so that it is valid in Hague Convention countries. It is issued only in Delhi. You can courier the PCC from any district of the state, from Surguja in the north to Bastar in the south.
The state has one passport office, the Regional Passport Office Raipur. A Passport Seva PCC from it needs only the MEA apostille, usually 2–3 working days after it reaches us, at Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A district police or SP office certificate needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi first, which we arrange: about 5–7 working days, Rs 1,500 fixed.
Chhattisgarh PCC issuers: RPO Raipur and district police
Across Chhattisgarh’s districts, a PCC usually comes from one of these offices:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Raipur, the single passport office for all districts of Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Raipur, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras at Bilaspur, Durg, Korba, Raigarh, Rajnandgaon, Bastar and other districts |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Chhattisgarh residents now working abroad can get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence; it goes straight to the MEA apostille. |
What matters for a PCC from Chhattisgarh
- Even if your appointment was at a post office centre in Bilaspur, Korba or Raigarh, a Passport Seva PCC in Chhattisgarh is issued by RPO Raipur. Check that office name, your passport number and the passport officer’s seal.
- A certificate from a district SP office in Bastar, Surguja or Durg is usually typed in Hindi. The apostille is placed on it in Hindi; if the destination country asks, we add an English or other translation afterwards.
- Engineers and plant staff from the Bhilai, Korba and Raigarh industrial belt often need a PCC for jobs abroad together with an apostilled degree or diploma. Send them in one courier and we handle each document in the same order.
- Remote districts can mean a slower courier. Book a tracked service from the nearest district town, keep the receipt, and send us the tracking number on WhatsApp so we know when to expect your PCC.
- Check the issue date. A PCC obtained many months ago for another job may no longer satisfy a new employer or embassy, and an apostille cannot make an outdated certificate current again.
PCC apostille process for Chhattisgarh: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Chhattisgarh follows one of these three routes.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Raipur. 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 Chhattisgarh now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Chhattisgarh
A tracked courier from Bilaspur, Durg or Korba usually takes two to four days to reach our Delhi office, and three to five days from remote parts of Bastar or Surguja. The apostille then takes the working days below, followed by the Blue Dart return to your district.
- 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 Chhattisgarh 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 Chhattisgarh
| 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 Chhattisgarh
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 Chhattisgarh
I live in Bilaspur. Can I get my PCC apostilled without travelling?
Yes. Courier the original PCC and a copy of your passport from Bilaspur, or any other district of Chhattisgarh, to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We obtain the MEA apostille and send it back to you by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
How much is a PCC apostille for Chhattisgarh residents?
For a Passport Seva PCC, Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 in total, including the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A PCC from a district police station or SP office is a fixed Rs 1,500 because notary and SDM attestation come first. Courier is extra.
What is the turnaround for a PCC issued by RPO Raipur?
A PCC from RPO Raipur usually needs 2 to 3 working days at the MEA once it reaches us. Add the courier time from your district, normally two to four days each way, and up to five days from remote areas of the state.
My character certificate is from the SP office in Korba. Will it be apostilled?
Yes, as long as it is signed and sealed. We get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, and then submit it for the MEA apostille. This route takes about 5 to 7 working days and costs a fixed Rs 1,500.
Can INFINITYGRO apply for a PCC on my behalf in Chhattisgarh?
No. We do not apply for, issue or speed up a PCC or police verification. Those steps stay with Passport Seva, RPO Raipur and Chhattisgarh Police. We begin only after you have the original PCC and send it to us.
Does a Hindi police certificate from Chhattisgarh need translating?
Not for the apostille itself; the MEA apostilles it in Hindi. Many destination countries, however, want an English or local-language translation for the visa file. INFINITYGRO translates into any language and can return the translation with the apostilled PCC.
Is a PCC apostille valid for a job in Oman or the UAE?
Oman is part of the Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille works there. The UAE is not: a PCC for the UAE needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation, and UAE MOFA attestation is no longer needed. Qatar and Kuwait also need attestation instead of an apostille.
My father in Durg has my PCC. Can he send it while I am overseas?
Yes. He can courier the original PCC with a copy of your passport to our Delhi office. When the apostille is done we can return it to him in Durg, or send it by international courier to your address abroad.
Get your Chhattisgarh 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