Mauritius - Obtain a Certificate Of Character

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To apply for a Certificate of Character, applicants should make the application to the Police Divisional Headquarters where they reside. Please view the Mauritius Police Force contact details through this Contact Details.
2. Obtain the application form for the Certificate of Character from the Police Divisional Headquarters office in your location or download the application directly through this Application For Certificate Of Character and complete it as required.
3. Then gather and prepare all the required supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page for your application and attach the document to the completed application form in a single file.
4. Then visit the Police Divisional Headquarters office and pay the application fee as mentioned in the “Fees” section at the cashier's office and obtain the payment receipt.
5. The submit the application file along with the payment receipt to the officer at the service desk.
6. The officer will verify your application and check if it has all the required information and all the documents are attached, then the officer will issue an acknowledgment receipt of receiving the application to the applicant.
7. The application will then be processed by the relevant officials within six weeks and availed for collection.
8. Visit the Police Divisional Headquarters office at the turnaround time and collect the Certificate of Character.

Apply From Abroad.

1. Applicants from abroad should make the application to their nearest Mauritius embassy or consulate. Please view the Honorary Consuls of Mauritius abroad contact details through this Consuls Contact Details.
2. Contact the consulate office and make an appointment for the application and then visit the office and obtain the application form for the Certificate of Character.
3. Complete the application form as required and attach all the required documents to the application form in a single file.
4. On the date scheduled for the application, visit the consulate office and pay the application.
5. Then submit the application file to the responsible consulate official.
6. The official will assess the application and issue the acknowledgment receipt of receiving your application.
7. The application will then be processed and availed for collection within six weeks.
8. Visit the consulate office and collect the certificate of character.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form.
• Birth Certificate (computerized A4 format).
• National Identity Card/ Passport for Non-Citizen.
• Marriage Certificate (where applicable).
• Proof of Residence in Mauritius.

Office Locations & Contacts

Mauritius Police Force
Police Headquarters Administration
Tel: 208 1212, 210 1987, 212 0145
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Contact Details.

Police Divisional Headquarters Contact information:

• Piton DHQ: 2645364
  
• Rose Hill DHQ: 4674408
  
• Flacq DHQ: 4011329
  
• Curepipe DHQ : 6702990
  
• Port Louis South DHQ: 2118917
  
• Port Louis North DHQ: 2171154
  
• Moka Police Station: 4020975
  
• Rose Belle DHQ: 6274317
  
• Rodrigues DHQ: 8310601
  

Opening Hours:

• Mondays to Fridays: 0900 hrs to 1430 hrs (Except for collection up to 1600 hrs)
  
• On Saturdays: 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs (Except for collection up to 1130 hrs)
  

Mauritius Consuls Contact Details.

Eligibility

• Any Citizen of Mauritius and Non-Citizen who holds a resident/ work permit in Mauritius are eligible to apply.

Fees

• The application fee for individuals is Rs. (MUR) 100 and for companies is Rs. (MUR) 300.

Validity

• The certificate of character is valid for the period stated on it.

Documents to Use

• Application For Certificate Of Character

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The application is processed within 6 weeks.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Date of Birth.
• Full Names.
• Marital Status.
• Id number.
• Passport No (foreigners).
• Address.

Need for the Document

• The certificate of character is an official document which states whether a person has previous convictions recorded against him/her.

Information which might help

• THE CERTIFICATE OF CHARACTER ACT 2012

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• A Certificate of Character is a required document when applying for employment.
• A Certificate of Character is a required document when applying for enrolment in College or University.
• A Certificate of Character is a required document when applying for a visa.

External Links

Mauritius Police Force
Office of the DPP

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