Police clearance · Johannesburg

Police Clearance Certificate in Johannesburg

We help Johannesburg residents obtain SAPS police clearance certificates. You give your fingerprints at a police station near you, and we check, submit and track your application, then courier the certificate to you anywhere in Gauteng.

Or call +27 11 568 0827, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

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What we do

How Prestige Solutions helps

Whether the certificate is for emigration, a work visa abroad, a new employer or a foreign authority, we take the paperwork, the chasing and the delivery off your hands.

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Application checking

We check your fingerprint form and supporting documents before anything is submitted, to reduce the risk of rejection or resubmission.

Submission

We submit your application to SAPS for you.

Tracking

We track your application against its SAPS reference number and keep you updated.

Courier delivery

SAPS does not email completed certificates. We collect yours and courier it to you anywhere in Gauteng.

Prestige Solutions handles your application and delivery; SAPS issues the certificate and determines processing time.

Three steps

How it works

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You

Fingerprints near you

Visit a SAPS station near you to have your fingerprints taken on the SAPS 91(a) form. Take your original identity document or passport. It is the only step you do in person.

Supporting documents being checked and placed in an envelope2
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Documents checked and collected

We check your completed fingerprint form and supporting documents, then collect them for submission.

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Certificate delivered

Once SAPS issues your certificate, we collect it and courier it to you anywhere in Gauteng.

Only fingerprinting requires an in-person visit. We handle submission, tracking and delivery.

Start your police clearance
Before you start

What you need and what it costs

What you need

  • Your original South African identity document or passport
  • Fingerprints taken by SAPS on the SAPS 91(a) form
  • Proof of any previous surname, if your name has changed
  • Where the certificate is going and the date you need it by

When you enquire, we send you a document list built for your situation.

What it costs

  • The SAPS application fee
  • Our service fee, which covers checking, submission, tracking and courier delivery

We confirm both upfront, so you know the full cost before we start.

Timing

How long it takes

Based on what our clients and enquirers report, completed certificates commonly take one to six months from fingerprints to delivery. SAPS determines the processing time. We manage the steps around it, checking your application before it is submitted and collecting your certificate once it is issued.

Why us

Why choose Prestige Solutions

01

Checked before it goes

Poor fingerprints, name mismatches and missing documents are common reasons applications are sent back. We check for them before submission.

02

Tracked and delivered

We follow your application against its SAPS reference number, then collect your certificate once it is issued and courier it to you.

03

Apostille on the same file

If your destination needs the certificate apostilled or attested, we can handle that as part of the same service.

04

Honest about timing

We tell you at the start whether your date is realistic, rather than after the fact.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to what Johannesburg applicants ask us most.

Where do I get fingerprints in Johannesburg

At a SAPS station near you. Fingerprints must be taken by SAPS on the SAPS 91(a) form, and you need your original identity document or passport. When you enquire, we send you a document list built for your situation.

Do I need to go to Pretoria myself

No. We handle submission and collection for you.

How long does a police clearance take

Based on what our clients and enquirers report, completed certificates commonly take one to six months from fingerprints to delivery. SAPS determines the processing time, so tell us your date and we will give you an honest read on whether it is realistic.

Can you help if my deadline is close

Yes. Tell us the date first. We will tell you honestly what is realistic and make the most of the time you have.

What does it cost

The SAPS application fee plus our service fee. We confirm both upfront, before we start.

Can you do this if I work full time

Yes. Fingerprinting at a SAPS station is the only in-person step. We handle submission, tracking and delivery after that.

What if my surname has changed

Tell us at the start. SAPS requires former or additional surnames to be raised in the application and supported by documentary proof, and we check that it is in place before we submit.

Can you apostille my certificate

Yes. If your destination requires an apostille or attestation, we handle it on the same file once SAPS issues the certificate. See our attestation and apostille service.

What if I am already overseas

We can still help, although the process is different when you are abroad. Our guide to getting a South African police clearance from abroad explains how it works.

Start here

Start your police clearance

Tell us what the certificate is for and when you need it. We will send you a document list built for your situation and confirm the full cost upfront.

HoursMonday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
Our officeRivonia Village, Second Floor, Cnr Mutual and Rivonia Boulevard, Rivonia, 2128

Sources

The SAPS pages this guide was checked against
  • SAPS, Applying for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), saps.gov.za/services/applying_clearence_certificate.php
  • SAPS, How to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), frequently asked questions, saps.gov.za/faqdetail.php?fid=11
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