PCC Apostille in Bihar
PCC apostille in Bihar for work, higher studies or settlement abroad. From Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Siwan or any other district, courier the police clearance certificate you already hold to our Delhi office; we get the MEA apostille and send it back by Blue Dart.
PCC apostille in Bihar: quick answer
PCC apostille in Bihar is the MEA apostille on a Police Clearance Certificate held by a resident of Bihar, which lets a Hague Convention country accept the PCC without an embassy stamp. Whichever of Bihar’s 38 districts you live in, the apostille is done in Delhi, and the PCC can reach us by courier from your district town.
All Passport Seva PCCs in Bihar are issued by the Regional Passport Office Patna. Such a PCC goes straight to the MEA: 2–3 working days after it reaches us, Rs 1,000–1,500 all-inclusive. A certificate from a district police station or SP office first needs notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, arranged by us, at a fixed Rs 1,500 over about 5–7 working days.
One passport office, two PSKs: where Bihar PCCs come from
Bihar residents usually hold a PCC from one of these offices:
| Passport office PCC | Regional Passport Office Patna, which serves all 38 districts of Bihar, from West Champaran to Kishanganj |
|---|---|
| Passport Seva Kendras / POPSKs | Passport Seva Kendras at Patna and Darbhanga, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in districts such as Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Siwan, Gopalganj and Purnia |
| Police station / district police certificate | Your local police station or district SP office – a signed and sealed police clearance or character certificate |
| Living abroad | Bihar residents already working in the Gulf or elsewhere abroad can get a PCC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate there; it goes directly to the MEA. |
What matters for a PCC from Bihar
- Whether you went to PSK Darbhanga, PSK Patna or a post office centre in your own district, a Passport Seva PCC in Bihar is issued by RPO Patna. That office name, the officer’s signature and the seal should all be on it.
- District police certificates from places such as Gaya, Saran or Muzaffarpur are usually written in Hindi. The apostille goes on the document as issued, and a translation into English or another language can be added afterwards.
- A certificate from a district SP office should show the officer’s full signature, designation and round seal. One with only initials or a faint stamp may be questioned at the notary stage, so check it carefully before sending.
- Workers from Siwan, Gopalganj and Saran heading to the Gulf usually need MEA attestation rather than an apostille, because the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are outside the Convention. Tell us the country first so we choose the right route.
- Bihar applicants going abroad for nursing, engineering or teaching often need the PCC together with a degree or a marriage certificate for a spouse visa. One courier from your district can carry all of them.
PCC apostille process for Bihar: three routes
The route to an MEA apostille depends on who signed your PCC, not on where in Bihar you live. There are three possibilities.
Passport office PCC
Issued through Passport Seva by RPO Patna. It goes straight to the MEA apostille, with no state step. Usually 2–3 working days after it reaches us.
Police station PCC
Signed by your local police station or district SP office. We get it notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, then apostilled by the MEA. Usually 5–7 working days.
Indian Embassy PCC
For residents of Bihar now living abroad, the PCC issued by an Indian Embassy or Consulate goes straight to the MEA apostille. Usually 2–4 working days.
From Bihar to Delhi and back
- 1Check on WhatsAppSend a photo of your PCC and the country it is for. We confirm the route and the total in writing.
- 2Courier the originalPost the original PCC with a passport copy from Bihar by tracked courier. Delhi residents can drop it at our office.
- 3MEA apostilleWe submit it through the MEA’s authorised outsourced centre; the apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
- 4Blue Dart returnThe apostilled PCC comes back to your address in Bihar by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Time from Bihar
A tracked courier from Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur or Bhagalpur usually takes two to four days to reach Delhi, and smaller towns can take a little longer. After that the apostille takes the working days below, and the Blue Dart return to your district takes about the same time again.
- Passport Seva PCC: 2–3 working days in Delhi
- Police station PCC: about 5–7 working days
- Add courier days both ways
Video: the three kinds of PCC and their apostille route
Police station, passport office or embassy PCC: which one you hold, and what happens next.
Does your country need a PCC apostille or PCC attestation?
The country that will read your PCC decides which stamp it needs.
MEA apostille
Hague Convention countries, one sticker
MEA attestation + embassy
Countries outside the Convention
For the UAE a PCC now needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation only. See MEA attestation.
PCC apostille sample: front and back
A real police clearance certificate apostilled through INFINITYGRO, with personal details hidden. The front is the PCC itself; the MEA apostille sticker is fixed on the back.
Check these points on your PCC
- The square MEA apostille sticker on the back
- A unique apostille number and date for online verification
- For a police station PCC: notary and SDM stamps before the apostille
- Your name and passport number matching your passport
PCC apostille charges for Bihar
| Passport Seva / passport office PCC | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, all-inclusive · 2–3 working days |
|---|---|
| Police station or SP office PCC | Rs 1,500 fixed, including notary and SDM · about 5–7 working days |
| Indian Embassy PCC (living abroad) | Quoted on WhatsApp · 2–4 working days |
| Included | MEA fee (Rs 50) with the bank draft, checking, submission and updates |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or Egypt the embassy fee is extra; it is listed on each country’s fee page.
Documents to send and mistakes to avoid
Send us
- The original PCC, not a photocopy or a scan
- A clear copy of your passport, first and last page
- The country name and, if you have it, the employer’s or embassy’s checklist
- Your return address and phone number in Bihar
Avoid
- Laminating the PCC: the sticker is fixed on the back
- An old PCC: many countries accept only a recent one
- A name or passport number that differs from your passport
- Apostilling a PCC for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait: they need attestation
PCC Apostille in Bihar: real sample
A real document from our files, with personal details hidden. Check the stamps on your own document against it.
FAQs: PCC apostille in Bihar
Does anyone from Bihar have to travel to Delhi for a PCC apostille?
No. Courier the original PCC with a copy of your passport from any district of Bihar to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We complete the MEA apostille and return the certificate by Blue Dart or a similar secure courier to the address you give us.
What is the cost of a PCC apostille for someone in Bihar?
A Passport Seva PCC costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 all-inclusive, which covers the Rs 50 MEA fee, the bank draft and our service. A police station or district SP office certificate is a fixed Rs 1,500 because it also needs notary and SDM attestation. Courier is extra.
My appointment was at PSK Darbhanga. How many days will the apostille take?
The issuing office is still RPO Patna, and the apostille usually takes 2 to 3 working days at the MEA after we receive the PCC. Courier from north Bihar adds about two to four days in each direction, so allow for both.
My PCC is from the district police office in Gaya. Can it be apostilled?
Yes. A signed and sealed certificate from the Gaya police office, or from any police station in Bihar, is notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi first, which we arrange. The MEA then apostilles it. Allow about 5 to 7 working days; the fee is fixed at Rs 1,500.
Can you get a PCC made for me in Bihar?
No. INFINITYGRO does not apply for, issue or speed up PCCs or police verification. That process stays with Passport Seva, RPO Patna and Bihar Police. We only apostille or attest a PCC that has already been issued to you and is in your hands.
My district police certificate is entirely in Hindi. What happens next?
Nothing changes for the apostille: the MEA certifies the Hindi document as it is. If the employer or embassy abroad wants it in English or another language, INFINITYGRO can translate it after the apostille and send the translation and the original back together.
I am from Siwan and going to Kuwait. Is an apostille enough?
No. Kuwait does not accept an apostille. A PCC for Kuwait, Qatar or Egypt needs MEA attestation and then embassy legalisation. For the UAE it needs MEA attestation and online UAE Embassy legalisation; UAE MOFA attestation is no longer required for a PCC.
My husband works in the Gulf. Can I send his PCC from our home in Bihar?
Yes. A spouse or any family member can courier the original PCC and a copy of the passport from anywhere in Bihar. We return the finished PCC to you at home, or courier it to him abroad if his employer needs the original there.
Get your Bihar PCC apostilled
WhatsApp a photo of your PCC and the country name. We confirm the route, time and total in writing before you send anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. We do not issue PCCs or police verification. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs; rules and fees can change, so check your destination country’s requirements.
Last reviewed: October 2026