Bihar - Obtain a Character Certificate

ProcedureEdit

A Character Certificate is an official document issued by the respective department authorities which states whether a person has any previous convictions recorded against him/her.

Apply Online

To Obtain a Character Certificate, the applicant has to make their application online via link
The applicant has to enter all the required details in the application form.
And upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Once completed with all the details click the “Submit” button.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
This application will be processed internally. Respective authorities will do the ground level verification in the residing area of the applicant followed by scrutiny of the documents and details provided by the applicant.
Once the verification is over, these officials will submit their report to the respective authority to decide and issue the Certificate to the applicant.
The applicant will get the certificate as per the notified period after due verification.
This entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In-Person :

Applicant must apply in prescribed application form along with required documents addressed to the Office of the Superintendent of Police.
Link for contacts: link1 AND Link2
Please go to the respective office.
Applicant shall obtain the form from the respective office (please pay for the form if required) Or a written application on A4 plain sheet as advised shall be used OR Use the following link to download application form. Link: link for form
Submit the completed application along with required documents.
Authorities after checking the attached documents and application submitted will make entries and provide you record number for reference.
This application will be processed internally. Respective authorities will do the ground level verification in the residing area of the applicant followed by scrutiny of the documents and details provided by the applicant.
Once the verification is over, these officials will submit their report to the respective authority to decide and issue the Certificate to the applicant.
Applicant will get the certificate as per notified period after due verification.

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online.
On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
If approved, the certificate will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying or issued in a stipulated period of time.

Required DocumentsEdit

Application form.Link: link for form
Aadhaar Card
Court stamp as per requirement
Birth certificate
Six month old or applicable period copy of Residence Proof (Voter card, Ration Card, Telephone/Electricity/Water Bill, Passport, Insurance Policy, Aadhaar Card)
Passport (as per requirement)
Identity Proof (Voter ID / Aadhar card)
Ration Card
Affidavit.
Self Declaration.(Affidavit to prove that YOU ARE YOU)
Bonafide Certificate from the school
Passport size photograph (as applicable)
School Leaving Certificate.

Note:

If the above documents are to be supported by report of applicable authorities, please provide as required.
All original and copy of original with self attestation as advised by respective authorities to be submitted as per requirement.
Apart from the above documents authorities may ask to submit additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Bihar Police Bhawan, Patna
401, Bailey Rd NandGaon, Bailey Rd, NandGaon,
Rajbansi Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800023
Phone: 0612-2294301/02
Fax: 0612-2217877, 2294321, 2294322
Email: [email protected]
Contact Link: link1 AND link2

EligibilityEdit

Any citizen can avail this service.

FeesEdit

Authorities will provide fee details.
During online payment fee details will be displayed (If applicable)

ValidityEdit

The validity of character certificate is 6 months or as mentioned on the certificate.

Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample DocumentsEdit

FOR CHARACTER CERTIFICATE

DECLARATION

I, the undersigned ______________________________________________, Indian National, Single / Married / Widow / Widower / Divorcee, major in age/_________ years, resident Of __________________________________________________________________________________________ in Taluka ______________________, (District name), (State name) do hereby solemnly affirm and state/declare as under:

1. I say that I am permanent resident of above mentioned address.

2. I say that, there is no criminal complaint lodge before any police authorities or any criminal case pending before any court of law in State of (State name) or in India against me.

3. I say that my name is recorded in our family ration card bearing No._______________________________________.

4. I say that, I possess good moral character.

5. I say that I am executing this declaration in order to produce the same in the respective office of _______________ Taluka, ________________ (State name) in order to apply for Character Certificate which is required to produce before Competent Authority for the purpose of ______________________________________________.

6. I say that the contents of above paras of my declaration are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have not misrepresented any facts.

We the following members of family were totally dependent on him

Place :

Date :

Identified by :

DEPONENT

Processing TimeEdit

7 Days or as per notified period

InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

A Character certificate states out your moral conduct or behaviour.
In India Candidates applying for govt/private jobs need to show Character Certificate.
This certificate is a proof that the candidate is not involved in any criminal case ever.

Information which might helpEdit

Never furnish fraudulent certificate of details for obtaining this certificate. This will lead to punishment.
Always check your name spelling while applying in the required documents like passport, driving license etc,.

External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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