1. To obtain a certificate of clearance a scanned copy of fingerprint is necessary. The applicant can book fingerprint appointment by contacting the criminal record office in Singapore (contact details was given in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page)
2. The applicant can download the fingerprint form via the following fingerprint form

Note: Singapore Citizens applying for a Certificate of Clearance (COC) via log in with Singpass, are not required to submit fingerprint impression or book for a fingerprint appointment.

Apply Online

1. To obtain Online Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Clearance), the applicant has to make their application via Singapore police force E- service portal or tap the following link
2. The applicant has to login with either Singpass app or Singpass Id number and password (If you don’t not have an account you can register by clicking on “Register Singpass”, read the information marked 1 and 2 and agree to the terms and condition and click on register now, no the next page entry your personal information and submit. You will be issued with you Sing Pass ID number and password)
3. The applicant has to fill necessary information and upload the required document that are mentioned in “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. After uploading the documents review the application and click submit.
5. The applicant needs to pay the prescribed fee via credit or debit card.
6. After the successful payment the applicant will receive an email, and the Singapore Police Force will post out the hardcopy of the license in 4 weeks.

• Self-Attested coloured scanned/photocopies of your passports (current & old
• Foreign Identification number (FIN – front/back)
• Applicant NRIC
• Documentary proof of last residential address in Singapore
• Copy of Residence Permit/Work Permit/Appointment Letter/Dependent Pass etc
• The purpose for PCC (Immigration Authority Letter) or Letter stating the reasons for PCC

Singapore Police Force
Criminal Records Office
New Phoenix Park
28 Irrawaddy Road
Singapore 329560
Tel: +65 6435 8277
Email: SPF_COC_Office@spf.gov.sg
Contact link

• Any person who intends to obtain certificate of clearance are eligible to make this application.

Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority request.

• The validity of license is forever

Fingerprint form link

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• About 4 weeks from the receipt of the application and the necessary supporting documents. Any incomplete or incorrect submission will be rejected.

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• COC Certifying that the applicant has never partaken in any criminal activity that led to the involvement of the (SPF), and is also required when a person applies for an immigration status to other countries. The person applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) are required to state the period of stay in Singapore. Documentary proof of stay is to be provided. First Entry and Last Exit date STAMP is also required. All pages of VISA (Colour Copy).

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience

• A Certificate of Clearance (COC) is issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to certify that a person has no Criminal Conviction within a stipulated period of time in Singapore.

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