Police Clearance
A Police Clearance Certificate Comes From the SAPS Criminal Record Centre
DIRCO specifies that qualifying Police Clearance Certificates must be issued, signed and stamped by the SAPS Criminal Record Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who issues a South African Police Clearance Certificate?
The SAPS Criminal Record Centre issues the certificate used for the DIRCO legalisation route.
Can another private document be used instead?
The DIRCO requirement specifically refers to the SAPS Criminal Record Centre certificate.
Does DIRCO accept a certified copy?
No. DIRCO does not authenticate certified copies of Police Clearance Certificates.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services