FAQs:Police Clearance Certificate

Police Clearance Certificates

Police Clearance Certificates

• What is a police clearance certificate? Why do I need one?

  A police clearance certificate is an official document issued by the SAPS.

  It states whether any convictions have been recorded against an individual.

  You may need for the purpose of travelling/working abroad.

  Some local employers require it.

• How can I apply for a South African police clearance certificate?

  Applications are done through local police stations. The police will take your fingerprints. You will need to bring your ID or passport copy. They will make copies and pay a fee of R160.

• Can I ask to send my application to Pretoria or use an agent?

  Yes you may request the fingerprint form, ID and payment receipt.

  All applications are processed in Pretoria. As agents we will need the above to process your application

• How long does Laowai Teachers take to process take to process applications?

  Our applications take 7~10 working days

• Can Laowai Teachers apply for my police clearance certificate if I'm abroad?

  Yes, we cater to clients who are abroad as well.

  Applicants may take their fingerprints at the SA embassy/consulate abroad, the local police station of that country. The fingerprints may be taken on the fingerprint form of that country. Or the SAPS form, if the offcials of said country will permit it.

  A notary or official fingerprint service may also take the fingerprints.

  The next step is to courier the fingerprints and ID/passport copy to us

• Can I get a reprints of the certificate?

  Yes, CRC can reprint before 3 months. However the must be a valid reason for a reprint otherwise they may decline. After 3 months a new application must be submitted

• I want my maiden name to reflect on the police clearance certificate

  Please send a copy of your marriage certificate with your application

• I have not received my 1st SMS

  When we are handling the applications we use our own contact number. This way we can control the application from the beginning to the end

• I applied for the police clearance on my own and have not received any sms

  There are a few possible scenarios. If you applied through your local police station it is possible that the application has not reached CRC yet.

  Your application has not been captured yet.

  Worst case scenario; the application has been lost

• How long does it take for me to receive the first sms

  The 1st sms can take up to two weeks

• I have received my first sms, can Laowai Teachers expedite?

  This depends on a case by case basis. Please get in touch with us. We will advise

• How long is a police clearance certficate valid for/

  A police clearance certificate is valid for 6 months from date of issue

• Can I do the police clearance from another source?

  For use abroad only the SAPS police clearance certificate is acceptable