The Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is an official document issued to an individual by the Indian Police or an authorised Indian Government official. It identifies any criminal records that an individual may have against their name and provides a clearance certificate if such records are clear. A PCC may be required for Indian or foreign nationals who are residing or have resided in India, for the following purposes: Applying for vocational positions requiring clearance Seeking to immigrate or obtain visas to other countries Satisfying an organisation?s request An Indian PCC does not have a period of validity endorsed on the certificate. Generally, it is valid for six months, however, this varies considerably based on the authority to which the application is submitted. It should also be noted that a PCC is issued only to individuals who are over 18 years of age.