PCC Apostille in Patna
PCC apostille in Patna for jobs, studies or family visas abroad. Courier the police clearance certificate you already hold from Patna city, Danapur, Phulwari Sharif or Barh to our Delhi office; we obtain the MEA apostille and send it back to you by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Patna: quick answer
PCC apostille in Patna means having the Ministry of External Affairs fix its apostille on the Police Clearance Certificate of a Patna resident, so that a Hague Convention country accepts the PCC as it is. The MEA issues apostilles only in Delhi, but Patna applicants do not need to make that journey; the certificate travels by courier.
The passport office for Patna is RPO Patna, which sits in the city itself. A Passport Seva PCC from it goes directly to the MEA and is usually ready in 2–3 working days at Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from a Patna police station first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, which we arrange, for a fixed Rs 1,500 over about 5–7 working days.
Issuing offices for a PCC held in Patna
Patna is home to Bihar’s passport office, so most Patna PCCs come from one of these:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Patna, which covers Patna district and every other district of Bihar |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendra Patna, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras close to the city at Maner, Hajipur and Nalanda |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or the district police office, Patna – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Patna residents already working or studying abroad can get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate in that country; it is apostilled directly by the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Patna
- A Passport Seva PCC for a Patna address names RPO Patna as the issuing office. The same office issues PCCs for all of Bihar, so check your name, passport number and the officer’s signature rather than just the office name.
- Certificates from Patna police stations such as Kotwali, Gandhi Maidan or Danapur are commonly written in Hindi. The MEA apostilles the Hindi text as it stands; for many foreign employers we then add an English translation.
- Students and young professionals from Patna often need the PCC together with an apostilled degree from Patna University or another Bihar university. Courier the documents together and we track them as one order with one return parcel.
- Names in Bihar records sometimes carry words such as Kumar, Kumari or Prasad that are dropped in the passport, or the other way round. Check that the PCC shows your name exactly as your passport does.
- Some embassies insist that the PCC was issued within a set number of months before the visa application. Look at the date on your Patna PCC and compare it with your checklist before you send it to us.
PCC apostille process for Patna: three routes
Before we start, we look at the issuing office printed on your PCC. A PCC from Patna follows one of these three routes.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Patna. 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 Patna now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Patna 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 Patna 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 Patna by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Patna
A tracked courier from Patna usually takes two to four days to reach our office in Delhi. Once it arrives, the apostille takes the working days shown below, and the Blue Dart return to Patna takes roughly the same time as the inward trip.
- 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 Patna 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 Patna
| 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 Patna
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 Patna
Can I get my Patna PCC apostilled without leaving Patna?
Yes. Send the original PCC and a copy of your passport by tracked courier to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We submit it to the MEA and return the apostilled PCC to your Patna address by Blue Dart or another secure courier, so the whole process happens without a trip.
What is the apostille charge for a PCC from Patna?
A Passport Seva PCC costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 in all, including the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A certificate from a Patna police station is Rs 1,500 fixed, as it needs notary and SDM attestation first. Courier is charged separately.
My PCC was issued by RPO Patna. How long is the apostille?
A PCC from RPO Patna usually takes 2 to 3 working days at the MEA once it is with us. Courier between Patna and Delhi adds about two to four days in each direction, so plan for the total before your visa appointment.
Can a character certificate from Danapur police station be apostilled?
Yes. A signed and sealed police station certificate from Danapur or anywhere else in Patna district first goes to a notary and the SDM in Delhi, which we arrange, and then to the MEA. Expect about 5 to 7 working days at a fixed Rs 1,500.
Do you arrange the PCC from the Patna passport office?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for, issue or speed up a PCC or police verification. Your application and verification stay with RPO Patna and Bihar Police. We work only on the PCC once it has been issued to you and you send us the original.
Is a Hindi PCC from Patna accepted abroad?
The MEA apostilles it in Hindi, unchanged. Many employers and embassies abroad then want a certified English or local-language translation. INFINITYGRO can translate the PCC into any language and send the translation back to you with the apostilled certificate by Blue Dart.
I am going to Qatar for work. Do I need an apostille on my PCC?
No. Qatar is outside the Apostille Convention, so the PCC needs MEA attestation followed by Qatar Embassy legalisation. Kuwait and Egypt are the same. For the UAE, a PCC needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer required.
I work abroad now. Can my brother in Patna courier my PCC?
Yes. A brother, parent or spouse can courier the original PCC and a passport copy from Patna. After the apostille we return it to them, or send it straight to your address abroad if your visa office wants the original there.
Get your Patna 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