Police Clearance Certificate Copy Services by Apostil Inc.
Police clearance certificate copy services are not just about duplicating a document — they require strict compliance with issuing authority standards. We work with original court and police-issued records to prepare copies that meet immigration, employment, and legalization requirements. In most jurisdictions, only copies made from the original certificate and verified by a licensed notary or court clerk are eligible for apostille or embassy legalization. We verify issue dates, jurisdiction codes, officer signatures, and registry numbers before processing. This reduces rejection risks, which globally reach up to 18% when certificates are copied incorrectly. Our services follow ISO document handling protocols and are accepted in over 100 Hague Convention countries.
Get a Copy of a Police Clearance Certificate Correctly
To get a copy of a police clearance certificate, it is critical to understand whether a simple photocopy or a certified copy is required. Immigration authorities in the US, Canada, Australia, and Schengen countries usually request copies certified by a notary or issuing body, not self-made scans. Apostil Inc. reviews the destination country requirements before copying the document. We confirm whether the copy must reflect seals, wet signatures, QR codes, or electronic verification marks. Our team works with certificates issued within the last 3–12 months, depending on country-specific validity rules. By controlling these technical details, Apostil Inc. minimizes delays caused by non-compliant copies and ensures your documents remain legally usable for official submissions.
How to Request a Copy of a Police Clearance Certificate?
When you request a copy of a police clearance certificate, timing and format matter. Many authorities reject copies made after lamination, digital alteration, or incorrect scaling. Apostil Inc. produces high-resolution copies that preserve stamp depth, ink density, and margin ratios required for certification. Each copy is checked against the original for registry number accuracy and issuing authority identifiers. If required, we prepare the copy for notarization on the same day, reducing processing time by up to 40% compared to standard document services. Our experience with law enforcement-issued records allows us to anticipate technical objections before they arise, protecting clients from resubmission costs and missed deadlines.
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- - Same-day or 3-hour rush service (NYC only)
- - Certified translation into 50+ languages
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Obtain a Copy of a Police Clearance Certificate for Legal Use
To obtain a copy of a police clearance certificate suitable for legal use, it must align with the final purpose — apostille, embassy legalization, or direct submission. Apostil Inc. evaluates whether the copy must be bound, stamped, or attached to a notarial statement. In countries like Italy, Spain, and France, improperly formatted copies are one of the most common reasons for refusal. We also ensure the copy remains valid throughout the legalization chain, including apostille attachment placement and seal positioning. Our compliance checks are based on real case processing data, not generic guidelines, which helps clients avoid unnecessary reissuance of original police certificates, administrative errors, and added delays.
Order a Certified Copy of a Police Clearance Certificate
If authorities explicitly require certification, you must order a certified copy of a police clearance certificate rather than a regular duplicate. Apostil Inc. arranges certification by licensed notaries or authorized clerks, depending on jurisdiction. Certified copies include verification statements, seals, and registration references confirming conformity with the original. These copies are accepted by immigration offices, foreign employers, and consulates worldwide. We also confirm whether the certified copy can be apostilled directly or must be legalized first. By managing the full technical workflow, Apostil Inc. ensures your certified copy meets international document recognition standards without delays or compliance risks.
A Police Clearance Certificate is issued by the law enforcement agency or police department of the state or jurisdiction where the individual’s background check was conducted.
What you need to provide
- A certified copy of the Police Clearance Certificate
- An original Exemplification Letter
- The certificate must be issued by a U.S. state or local authority
- Provide return shipping information
Pricing
- Record retrieval: from $109
- Agency fees: not included
- Rush / courier service: additional fee
- Shipping: based on destination and speed
Processing Time
- Record request: 6–12 business days
- Rush / Hand-filed service: 2–3 days
Important
Apostilles for Police Clearance Certificates are issued only in the state where the certificate was originally issued, if applicable.
