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Police Character Certificate in Punjab: Police Khidmat Markaz Process, Fee and Documents

Travel · Checked October 9, 2026 against the official source

The Punjab Police Character Certificate is issued through Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM) centres and is needed for travelling abroad, foreign jobs and immigration. You can apply at any PKM in Punjab, even for a district where you lived earlier, and Pakistanis abroad can apply through a blood relative or through PKM Global at Pakistani embassies.

Processing time3 working days after application date
Where to applyAny Police Khidmat Markaz across Punjab (43 centres in 36 districts), with online profile and tracking at pkm.punjab.gov.pk; overseas Pakistanis can use PKM Global at listed Pakistani embassies.

Step by step

  1. Gather your original CNIC (or B-Form) and passport, with photocopies, and prepare an affidavit.
  2. Optionally create a profile on the PKM web portal (pkm.punjab.gov.pk) or the Police Khidmat app to start your application and track it online.
  3. Visit any Police Khidmat Markaz in Punjab. You do not need to go to the district for which the certificate is required; for example, someone living in Multan can apply there for a Mianwali certificate.
  4. Submit your documents and pay the Rs. 500 processing fee at the PKM counter.
  5. Track the application online using the Track option on the PKM portal.
  6. Receive the certificate by courier, normally 3 working days after the application date.
  7. If you are abroad, a blood relative (father, mother, brother, sister, etc.) can apply for you with your authority letter, or you can use PKM Global services at listed Pakistani embassies.

Documents you need

  • Original CNIC or B-Form and photocopy
  • Original passport and copy
  • Affidavit
  • Authority letter if the applicant is abroad (embassy-stamped, or attested by two respectable persons who know the applicant, stating the duration of stay abroad)
  • Photograph (if the certificate is for a blood relative)
  • PKM Global (embassy) applicants: original valid NICOP/CNIC with photocopy, original previous passport with copies of bio pages, NOC from head of department for government/semi-government employees, copy of foreign passport/PR card/status abroad if any, and a self-addressed express/registered post en

Fees

Character certificate processing fee (paid at PKM counter)PKR 500
Apply on the official portal Official information

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to go back to my old district to get a Punjab character certificate?

No. Police Khidmat Markaz is linked across Punjab, so you can apply at any centre for a certificate covering another district where you lived. For example, a person now living in Multan can apply there for a certificate about Mianwali.

Can my family apply if I am already abroad?

Yes. A blood relative such as your father, mother, brother or sister can submit the form with your authority letter. The letter should be stamped by a Pakistani embassy or attested by two respectable people who know you, and it should mention how long you have stayed abroad.

How do I receive the certificate?

Punjab Police states the certificate is delivered by courier, normally 3 working days after you apply. You can follow progress with the Track option on the PKM website or app.

Is a character certificate the same as general police verification?

No. The character certificate is meant for travel, jobs abroad and immigration. General Police Verification is a separate PKM service for jobs inside Pakistan and for verifying domestic workers, and it has its own fee.

Fees and procedures change. This guide summarises the official information; confirm on the official page before you pay or apply. Never pay agents who claim to "speed up" official attestation.

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