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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(police verification status, pcc status, character verification, police verification online, sp cid status)
+metatag-title=(Track Police Verification Status Passport India 2026)&metatag-description=(Track police verification status for passport via Passport Seva, employment via state portal, or tenant verification via state police portal.)}}
+====== How to check police verification status ======
+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** For **passport PV**: track via Passport Seva (passportindia.gov.in). For **employment / tenant verification**: most state police have online portals (e.g., Delhi: e-FRRO; UP: uppolice.gov.in; Maharashtra: mahapolice.gov.in). PV typically takes **15-30 days**; RTI to SP-CID for delay.</WRAP>
+===== Quick facts =====
+| **Passport PV** | [[https://passportindia.gov.in|passportindia.gov.in]] (track with file number) |
+| **Delhi police** | [[https://delhipolice.gov.in|delhipolice.gov.in]] |
+| **UP police** | [[https://uppolice.gov.in|uppolice.gov.in]] |
+| **Maharashtra police** | [[https://mahapolice.gov.in|mahapolice.gov.in]] |
+| **Karnataka** | [[https://police.karnataka.gov.in|police.karnataka.gov.in]] |
+| **Tamil Nadu** | [[https://eservices.tnpolice.gov.in|eservices.tnpolice.gov.in]] |
+| **SLA** | 15-30 days (state-specific; varies for passport vs employment) |
+| **Helpline** | **112** (national police) · State police helplines vary |
+===== Step-by-step =====
+  - For passport PV: check passport status; PV substage shown.
+  - For employment PV: visit your state police portal → PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) status.
+  - Enter reference number from PCC application receipt.
+  - Status flow: Application → Field Verification → Report Generated → Issued / Adverse.
+  - For **adverse PV**: separate RTI to SP-CID for adverse-remark text under §4(1)(d).
+  - PCC for foreign immigration (Australia, Canada, etc.) — apply via Passport Seva's separate PCC route, not state police.
+===== Real story from a citizen =====
+**What we hear from RTI Wiki users**: Vikram, a 34-year-old IT professional applying for Canada PR, applied for PCC via Passport Seva. Status said "Pending" for 38 days despite 15-day SLA. He filed an RTI to SP-CID under §6 asking PCC status + reason for delay + officer-in-charge. Reply in 19 days revealed his application was held up at the local police station for verification — officer hadn't visited his address. He physically visited the PS with the RTI reply; PCC issued in 11 days; submitted to Canadian visa.
+===== 7 reasons your status may be stuck =====
+  * **Address proof inadequate** — utility bill > 1 month old. Fix: gas bill / fresh rent agreement.
+  * **Police didn't visit address** — most common cause. Fix: physical visit + RTI.
+  * **Past FIR (closed/acquitted) flagged** — adverse remark. Fix: separate RTI for closure/acquittal proof submission.
+  * **Multiple addresses in past 5 years** — verification at each. Adds time. Fix: provide proof of all.
+  * **Wrong PS jurisdiction** — your address falls under different PS than applied. Fix: re-route application.
+  * **Online vs offline mismatch** — applied online but offline file lost. Fix: physical PS visit.
+===== Pro tips most don't know =====
+  * **PCC for foreign visa**: apply via Passport Seva (separate from state police). Faster + standardised.
+  * **Tenant verification** is NOW MANDATORY in many states (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi). Landlords must file form within 3 days of new tenant occupancy.
+  * **e-FIR** option for many crimes via state police app — saves PS visit. Then PCC verifies clean record.
+  * **Adverse PV doesn't auto-disqualify visa** — explanatory letter + supporting docs (acquittal, closure) usually accepted.
+  * **Maharashtra MAHA-EYES app** — police verification entirely on phone. Fastest in India.
+===== Helpline + contact =====
+National police: **112** · State helplines vary · For PCC questions: Passport Seva 1800-258-1800
+===== If status is delayed beyond SLA — file an RTI =====
+The official SLA on this service is published. If your status is stuck beyond it, you have a **statutory right** under §6 RTI Act 2005 to demand information from the public authority. Reply mandatory in **30 days**.
+**File an RTI to**: //SP-CID / Special Branch (state police)//
+**Ask these 5 questions**:
+  - application status by reference
+  - field-verification date + officer
+  - report status (issued/adverse)
+  - adverse-remark text under §4(1)(d)
+  - projected issuance
+→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|Use our free AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a complete §6(1) application in 60 seconds. The Drafter pre-fills your name, address, fee statement, and the 5 questions above.
+→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|Or speak it]]** in हिन्दी / English / 9 other Indian languages via %%AwaazRTI%%.
+→ **For deeper case-law** on this scenario: [[:rti-for-police-verification-passport|Read the full RTI guide for police verification passport]].
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== How long does PCC take? ====
+-30 days for employment/tenant. Passport PV similar (21-day SLA from MEA). Foreign visa PCC: 7-30 days.
+==== Cost? ====
+Free (Maharashtra), Rs. 50-500 (most states). Foreign-visa PCC via Passport Seva: Rs. 500.
+==== What if my PV is adverse? ====
+File RTI for adverse-remark text. If based on closed/acquitted case, submit closure documents. Represent to RPO/employer.
+==== Is PV needed for renting? ====
+Increasingly yes — many states require landlord to file tenant verification within 3-7 days.
+==== Multiple addresses in last 5 years — verification at each? ====
+Yes — police verifies each address. Provide proofs of all to speed up.
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
+To check status: use the official portal listed above with your reference number. SLA is published; if stuck beyond it, file a free RTI.
+  * **If status is normal** → wait the published SLA, then download/use your document
+  * **If status is delayed** → click [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] now; complete §6 application in 60 seconds
+  * **If status is rejected** → demand reasons under §4(1)(d) RTI Act; appeal/represent
+  * **For state-specific guidance** → see [[:scheme-state:police-verification:start|state-by-state guide]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score your draft's win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📬 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/pio-reply-checker-app.html|PIO Reply Checker]]** — analyse evasive replies
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+  * 💰 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html|Fee Calculator]]** — state-wise fees
+  * 🔍 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-research.html|RTI Research]]** — AI Q&A from this site
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Master guide**: [[:rti-for-police-verification-passport|Full RTI for police verification passport]]
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:police-verification:start|Pick your state]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **The RTI Act 2005**: [[:rti-act-2005-complete-guide|Complete guide]]
+  * **All status-check guides**: [[:check-status:start|All 25 status-check pages]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19
+  * Official portal (linked in Quick Facts)
+  * Statute referenced in Quick Facts
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>check status police verification status status-check citizen-help free-tool}}