Police clearance · Pretoria

Police Clearance Certificate in Pretoria

We help Pretoria residents obtain SAPS police clearance certificates. Your fingerprints are taken at a police station close to you, and we check, submit and track the 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

Every police clearance certificate is issued by SAPS Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management in Pretoria, and whether yours is for emigration, a visa or work abroad, we handle the application for you from fingerprint form to delivery.

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Application checking

Before anything goes to SAPS, we go through your fingerprint form and supporting documents to reduce the risk of the application being sent back.

Submission

Your checked application goes to SAPS through us, so you do not have to hand it in yourself.

Tracking

Each application has a SAPS reference number. We use it to follow yours and let you know where it stands.

Courier delivery

Completed certificates are not emailed by SAPS. Once yours is issued, we collect the original 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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  1. You

    Fingerprints at a police station

    Have a full set of fingerprints taken by SAPS on the SAPS 91(a) form at a station near you, and take your original identity document or passport along. This is the one step that needs you in person.

  2. Prestige Solutions

    Application checked and submitted

    We check your fingerprint form and supporting documents, collect them and submit the application to SAPS.

  3. Prestige Solutions

    Certificate couriered to you

    When SAPS issues the 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 identity document or passport
  • A full set of fingerprints taken by SAPS on the SAPS 91(a) form
  • Documentary proof of any former surname that has to appear on the certificate
  • The purpose of the certificate and the date you need it by

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

What it costs

  • The application fee charged by SAPS
  • Our service fee for checking, submission, tracking and courier delivery

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

Timing

How long it takes

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1 to 6 monthsFingerprints to delivery, based on our clients' experience

Completed certificates commonly take one to six months from fingerprints to delivery, based on what our clients and enquirers report. SAPS determines the processing time and counts it from the date the centre has received all the required documents. Our part is the steps on either side, checking your application before it is submitted and collecting the certificate once it is issued.

Why us

Why choose Prestige Solutions

01

Checked before it reaches SAPS

SAPS does not process incomplete applications, and unclear fingerprints, name mismatches and missing documents are common reasons applications come back. We look for those before submission.

02

Submitted and collected for you

We submit your application and collect the finished certificate. Your only visit is to a police station for fingerprints.

03

Apostille on the same file

If the country you are going to needs the certificate apostilled or attested, we can handle that as part of the same service.

04

Straight answers on timing

You hear at the start whether your date is realistic, not once it has passed.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to what Pretoria applicants ask us most.

Where are police clearance certificates issued in Pretoria

Every certificate is issued by SAPS Criminal Record and Crime Scene Management, which is in Pretoria. You do not need to go there yourself, because our police clearance service covers submission and collection for you.

Do I need to go to the SAPS centre myself

No. We submit your application and collect the certificate for you. The fingerprint visit to a police station is the only part that needs you in person.

Is a police clearance quicker if I live in Pretoria

What you can influence is how complete your application is. SAPS does not process incomplete applications, so we check yours before it is submitted. SAPS determines the processing time and counts it from the date the centre has received all the required documents. Tell us your deadline and we will give you an honest read on it.

How long does a police clearance take in Pretoria

Commonly one to six months from fingerprints to delivery, based on what our clients and enquirers report. SAPS determines the processing time, so give us your date when you enquire and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic. Our article on how long a police clearance certificate takes goes into more detail.

What does it cost

You pay the SAPS application fee and our service fee. We confirm both upfront, before any work starts.

Can you do this if I work full time

Yes. The fingerprint visit to a police station is the only part that needs you in person. Checking, submission, tracking and delivery are handled by us.

What if my surname has changed

Let us know when you enquire. If a maiden surname or another former surname has to appear on the certificate, SAPS requires it to be mentioned in the application with documentary proof attached, and we check that this is in order before submission.

Can you apostille my certificate

Yes. Where your destination asks for an apostille or attestation, we can take the certificate into that process on the same file once SAPS has issued it. The details are on our attestation and apostille service page.

Can I apply if I am already overseas

We can still help. The process works differently when you apply from abroad, and our guide to getting a South African police clearance from abroad sets out how.

Start here

Start your police clearance

Let us know what the certificate is for and the date you need it by. We will send you a document list built for your situation and confirm the full cost before we start.

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), www.saps.gov.za/services/applying_clearence_certificate.php
  • SAPS, How to apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), frequently asked questions, www.saps.gov.za/faqdetail.php?fid=11
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