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Ground Floor, Fredman Towers, 13 Fredman Drive, Sandton
Mezzanine Floor, 144 Longmarket Street, Cape Town
Contact our helpdesk
Operational hours during the week, closed on weekends
A SAPS Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS) that verifies whether or not you have a criminal record. It’s a vital requirement for anyone applying for:
International travel or emigration
Overseas job placements
Visa applications and renewals
Adoption or marriage outside South Africa
Essentially, the SAPS Police Clearance serves as proof of your good standing and is recognised by authorities worldwide.
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Applying for a SAPS Police Clearance Certificate can seem overwhelming, but the process is straightforward when broken down:
Prepare the Required Documents:
A full set of fingerprints (taken at your local police station or authorised fingerprinting centre).
A certified copy of your South African ID or passport.
A completed SAPS 91(a) application form.
Submit Your Application:
You can either submit your application directly at the SAPS Criminal Record Centre in Pretoria, or choose a professional service like GovDocsMadeSimple to handle it on your behalf.
Wait for Processing:
SAPS processing times can range from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on volume. However, with GovDocsMadeSimple’s expedited service, you could receive your certificate in 10 to 15 working days — saving valuable time and avoiding unnecessary stress.
Most institutions accept a Police Clearance Certificate that is no older than six months. However, requirements can differ by country, embassy, or organization. Always confirm validity before submission.
If your record shows a prior conviction, SAPS will list it on the certificate. You can request an expungement of older criminal records under specific conditions (usually after 10 years with no further offences).
If you’re living outside South Africa, you can still apply. Simply have your fingerprints taken at your nearest South African embassy, consulate, or local police station abroad and send them to GovDocsMadeSimple, who will manage the submission locally in South Africa.
If your certificate is lost or damaged, you’ll need to apply for a reissue. GovDocsMadeSimple can assist in retrieving or reissuing your Police Clearance swiftly.
In order to apply for a SAPS Police Clearance Certificate on your behalf, GovDocsMadeSimple will require you to supply the following:
If you live overseas: You can go to your nearest SA embassy to create a copy of your fingerprints and Identity document (ID).
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