An MEA apostille makes your Indian Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) valid in Hague Convention countries.
VerifiedApostille guides you on the correct route and delivers worldwide via DHL / Blue Dart.
This page assumes you already hold a PCC from an Indian embassy, a Regional Passport Office (RPO), or a Police Commissioner’s office. Still need to apply for one? See how to get a PCC while living abroad first.
Share a scan of your PCC and we’ll confirm your route, price, and ETA within hours.
Should You Apostille the Original PCC or a Scan Copy?
Depending on where you applied, your PCC comes from one of three issuing authorities — and each behaves a little differently at MEA:
- Indian Embassy/Consulate PCC — the first and most practical option for many Indians already living abroad, since you apply locally through the mission responsible for your residence. (See our Embassy of India Seoul walkthrough if you’re applying from South Korea.)
- RPO/PSK PCC — the second option. Whether you send the original or a scan changes the route — see the original vs scan copy comparison, or check your issuing office against the RPO PCC apostille office finder — or just tell us your recipient’s checklist and we’ll decide for you.
- Local Police/Commissioner PCC — the third option, typically going Notary → SDM/State → MEA (General route). Apostilling the original still carries extra weight with some recipients, even on this route.
We always follow your recipient’s written checklist — if a State route is demanded, we use that path even for an Embassy or RPO PCC.
VerifiedApostille handles apostille on both the original PCC and a scan copy, whichever your case needs.
Regular Apostille or QR-Coded e-Apostille — Which One Do You Need?
Both are physically stamped on your PCC — the e-Apostille additionally carries a QR code and unique ID, so anyone can verify it instantly on the official MEA website. See: How e-Apostille (QR) and e-Sanad verification work.
How Much Does PCC Apostille Cost?
- RPO/PSK (Direct MEA) — apostille handling only: ₹450
Includes: MEA apostille fee only — no pickup or return delivery. Only when your RPO/PSK-issued original PCC is accepted by MEA as-is — no Notary or SDM attestation required. - RPO/PSK (Direct MEA) — with pickup & return: ₹1,200
Includes: MEA apostille + doorstep pickup/Counter drop & return delivery (India). Same as above — only when your RPO/PSK-issued original PCC is accepted by MEA as-is, no Notary or SDM attestation required. - General PCC (Notary + SDM + MEA): ₹1,450
Includes: Notary + SDM (Delhi) attestation + MEA apostille + doorstep pickup & return delivery (India). The copy of PCCs which need Notary and SDM attestation before MEA apostille.
Multi-document discount: 5-10% auto-applied. All prices shown are inclusive of GST. Return delivery included above covers India only. International delivery is available on request, quoted separately based on the courier you choose (DHL, UPS, FedEx, India Post, etc.). You’ll get a single, all-inclusive quote before anything is booked.
For non-Hague countries, we extend the chain to Embassy/Consulate attestation after MEA.
See: Hague vs Non-Hague.
What Documents Do You Need?
- PCC (original or scan, as advised after eligibility check)
- Passport (first & last page) of the applicant
- Authorization letter + ID for a representative (if applying on your behalf)
- Any additional proof only if requested by the destination authority
Accepted PCC types:
- Indian Embassy/Consulate PCC
- PSK / RPO PCC
- Police/Commissioner’s Office PCC
- State-issued PCC
- Notarized true copies (only where the recipient permits copies)
How Does the PCC Apostille Process Work?
For the applicant’s-eye view of this same route — what to prepare before you start, and how it plays out when you’re applying from abroad — see our PCC apostille guide for applicants abroad.
- Confirmation — share your PCC via WhatsApp/email; we confirm original vs scan, and Regular vs e-Apostille (QR).
- Advance payment — 50% against a proforma invoice to begin processing.
- Processing — the route depends on your PCC:
- Route 1 — RPO/PSK or Indian Embassy/Consulate PCC (original, signed): goes direct to MEA, no Notary/SDM needed.
- Route 2 — Police/Commissioner PCC, or a scan copy: Notary → SDM/State Home Department → MEA.
- Softcopy — you receive a scanned copy / e-Apostille PDF with a verification link.
- Remaining payment — balance settled once the apostille is confirmed.
- Dispatch — tracked, insured return of your original. Another happy VerifiedApostille client.
How Long Does PCC Apostille Take?
- RPO/PSK (direct MEA): ~2–3 working days once in process, MEA delays aside
- General (Notary + SDM + MEA): ~3–5 working days depending on State checks
- Pickup/dispatch: typically 1–2 days for most major cities. Return delivery within India is included in our pickup & return packages (see pricing above).
We confirm your firm ETA upfront, before anything is booked.
How Do We Deliver and Track Your PCC?
Since PCCs often carry short validity windows, we treat turnaround as time-sensitive: doorstep pickup anywhere in India, a tracking ID the moment it’s dispatched, and tamper-proof packaging for the return leg. You’ll get WhatsApp/email pings at each stage rather than having to check in — useful if your visa appointment date is already fixed.
We ship via Blue Dart by default. If your delivery address falls outside Blue Dart’s serviceable network, we switch to DTDC, Delhivery, or India Post — whichever gets your apostilled PCC to you fastest and most securely.
How Do You Get Started?
We keep it simple — WhatsApp, email, or phone, whichever suits you. Send us a scan of your PCC plus whatever the recipient requires. We’ll check the seal and format, confirm whether you qualify for the faster RPO-direct route or need the General (Notary + SDM) path, and quote an all-inclusive price and ETA before anything is booked. From there it’s pickup or courier, live progress updates, and secure worldwide delivery of your apostilled PCC.
Send us your PCC scan and get your route, price, and ETA the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between RPO and General PCC apostille?
RPO/PSK-issued PCCs typically go directly to MEA (no Notary/SDM). Police/Commissioner or State-issued PCCs usually require Notary → SDM → MEA. We confirm your route after a quick format/seal check — and if your recipient's written checklist specifically asks for the State route, we follow that even for an RPO PCC.
Can an Indian Embassy or Consulate-issued PCC be apostilled?
Yes. The exact route depends on the issuing mission, officer signature, document format, and your recipient's requirement — share the complete PCC and mission reference details and we'll confirm the path before you send the original.
Do I need to send my original PCC?
For RPO/PSK direct MEA, the original is usually required. For e-Apostille or copies, acceptance depends on the recipient's policy — we confirm before filing.
Is notarization required for PCC?
Not for original RPO/PSK PCCs going direct to MEA. Notarization applies when using a true copy or when your PCC type isn’t accepted directly.
How long does PCC apostille take?
RPO/PSK (direct MEA) typically finishes in 2–3 working days. General (Notary + SDM + MEA) is ~3–5 days depending on State checks.
How much does it cost?
RPO/PSK PCC — ₹450 (MEA apostille fee only — no pickup or return delivery), or ₹1,200 (MEA apostille + doorstep pickup/Counter drop & return delivery (India)). General PCC — ₹1,450 (Notary + SDM (Delhi) attestation + MEA apostille + doorstep pickup & return delivery (India)). All prices shown are inclusive of GST.
Is e-Apostille accepted for PCC?
Often yes, if your destination accepts online QR verification. Choose the Regular Apostille when the authority only checks the physical document directly with no online lookup step.
What if my PCC is older or unclear?
If your PCC is older than 6 months or lacks clear seals/signatures/QR, we may suggest a fresh issue to avoid rejection.
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