A police certificate is an official document issued as a result of a background check by the police or government agency of a country to enumerate any criminal .
How To Get A Police Certificate In Ghana
Applying process in Ghana for citizen and non citizens.
a. Apply in-person
Police Clearance Certificate can be applied at “CID Headquarters in Accra”.
Link for contact.
Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office on a visit.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
This application will be processed by the respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.
Applying process – overseas for citizen and non citizens.
a. Apply through online
In order to apply for PCC online, the applicant has to reach the online portal.
On the given page, please use the email and password to log in. If you are a new user, then use the register option at the top right corner of this page and then log in.
Please follow the screen prompt to apply for the PCC online.
This online application will be processed by the respective department to issue the certificate as per applicable norms.
b. Apply through representative
Applicant shall mandate an authorized representative to apply on their behalf.
The mandated person should be entrusted with the written authorization.
Link for contact.
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office on visit .
Representative should go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. #Representative should pay for any charges if required as advised.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.
Address:
CID HEADQUARTERS OF GHANA POLICE SERVICE,Ghana Police Service,P.O. Box 116, AccraTel: +233 302 77 9300 /3906 /7428Emergency No.: 191 (Toll free for all Networks), 18555 (Vodafone/MTN Toll free)Fax: +233 302 776672Note: Representative should carry the following while applying.
written authorization
ID card or passport.
Required Documents
Country specific
Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Valid passport.
Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)
Foreign national
A copy of your passport while living in Ghana.
A copy of your permit of stay in Ghana, passport number and place of issue as well.
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
In general
Application form
Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
Passport-size photos.
Birth certificate (as per requirement).
Letter for representatives
Office Locations & Contacts
CID HEADQUARTERS OF GHANA POLICE SERVICE,
Ghana Police Service,P.O. Box 116, Accra,
Tel: +233 302 77 9300 /3906 /7428
Emergency No.: 191 (Toll free for all Networks),
18555 (Vodafone/MTN Toll free),
Fax: +233 302 776672