Police Verification Certificate Fee Guide (Pakistan)
A police verification (character) certificate is often required for jobs, visas, tenancy agreements, and arms licences. Select your province and purpose to get an indicative fee, the documents you will need, where to apply, and the expected processing time. Fees vary by province — confirm the current fee at your local police service centre.
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Indicative fee: Rs 200
Fees are indicative and can change — verify the current fee at your police service centre or online portal before paying.
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How to use this guide
- Select your province or region and the purpose of the certificate.
- Press Show Fee and Guide to see the indicative fee, required documents, application steps and expected processing time.
- Prepare the documents listed — missing documents are the most common reason applications get delayed.
- Apply at the recommended office, or through the official online portal where one is available in your province.
- Keep your receipt / tracking number safe and check the status before visiting again.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is an official document from the police confirming that you have no criminal record during your stay at your stated address. Employers, embassies, landlords, and licence authorities commonly ask for it.
It varies by province. At Punjab Khidmat Markaz centres it is around Rs 200; other provinces generally charge between Rs 200 and Rs 500. The estimate above is indicative — confirm the current fee at your local police service centre.
In Punjab you can apply at any Police Khidmat Markaz or through the Punjab Police online services portal. Both options are official and the fee is the same.
It usually takes a few working days. Time depends on how quickly your local police station completes the address and record check. The guide above shows the typical range for your province and purpose.
In several cities landlords and housing societies require tenant police verification before handing over possession, and some local authorities ask for it as part of tenancy registration. Select the tenancy purpose above to see the checklist.
No. This guide gives an indicative fee based on commonly reported rates. Only your local police service centre or official online portal can confirm the current official fee.