How to Apply Police Clearance Certificate Online in Nepal

This blog post explains obtaining a police clearance report online in Nepal, including the required documents and the application process.

A Police Report is a document issued by the Nepal Police that officially documents a person’s criminal history.

It is also known as a “Police Clearance Certificate or Character Certificate” and is issued to Nepali citizens who need to prove that they have no criminal record. This report contains information about any criminal cases, charges, or convictions a person may have had.

In the past, obtaining a police clearance report involved visiting the police station and submitting an application form. Now, you can apply through the Online Police Clearance Registration System, and the process has become more convenient and efficient.

What is the Process to get a Police Clearance Certificate Online in Nepal?

To receive a Police Clearance Certificate through an online application, you need to follow the simple steps listed below.

1. First, Visit the OPCR Nepal Police Website
2. Register a New Account for free using your Mobile number.
3. Submit a New Application for a Police Clearance Certificate.
4. Download the Certificate once completed.

After you submit an application to apply for an online application police report, they will verify your form and uploaded documents. You can download once you see a completed status.

Documents Required for Police Report

If you are applying for the Police Clearance Certificate then you need to prepare these documents. You can take clear pictures of these documents using your mobile phone.

1. For Nepali citizens in the country

1. Citizenship “Nagrita” (Front and Back Side)
2. Passport (2,3 and 31 no. page)
3. Passport size color photograph (Recent).
4. Nabalik Pramanpatra (Only if the applicant is underage).
5. Marriage Certificate (If Married).
6. Migration Certificate “Basai Sarai” (If moved).

 2. For Foreigners

If you are residing or born in a Foreign, you will need extra documents, such as.

1. Copy of an Unexpired Passport.
2. Copy of the Arrival and Departure (if the person is not in Nepal) stamp of Nepal
3. Copy of a valid visa (if a person is residing in Nepal)

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Step by Step Process to Apply for Online Police Report in Nepal

1. Visit “opcr.nepalpolice.gov.np”

Go to “Google Chrome” or anyother broweser on your Computer or Mobile phone and type opcr.nepalpolice.gov.np.

This is the official sub-page of Nepal Police for the Online Police Clearance Report (OPCR). You can also use the Nagarik App or the Nepali Police App to apply for Police reports.

2. Registering an Account in OPCR

To register first, you must have an active account in OPCR before applying.

• Click on the register button,
• Choose your status (Nepali, Foreign, and Refugee), then click next.
• Enter your First, Middle, and Last Name,
• Choose Gender,
• Add Phone Number (Receive all notifications here)
• Email Address (To receive the temporary password)
• Enter Captcha, then hit Register.

Check your email for a temporary password, log in to your account and choose a new password.

3. Application for Police Clearance Report

This has 4 steps where you must add information such as a personal address, upload required documents, and check self-declaration.

a. Personal Information

This includes your and your parent’s name, date of birth AD/BS (Nepali Date Converter), photograph, and reason for filling police report form.

b. Address

Here you have to give an address according to your citizenship and your current address (Choose Nepal or Foreign).

If you are applying for a Visa, then choose your country and your motive for visiting that country.

d. Upload Documents

The documents that you need to upload here are as follows.

Citizenship: Here, you have to add your citizenship number, issue date and issue district, then upload your citizenship (Both Sides).

Passport: Upload Pages 2,3 and 31 if you apply for visa purposes.

Marriage Certificate: If you are applying with your spouse, you must also upload your marriage certificate.

Migrate Certificate: If you have moved your permanent address from one district to another.

e. Self-Declaration

This is a self-declaration form where you accept that you have either not committed a single crime or have in the past.

If you are clean, choose “NO” and click next, but if you have any crime, fill in all the information regarding your case.

f. Confirmation and Submit

This is where you can see all the information and documents that you’ve uploaded will appear. Check it thoroughly, and if everything is fine and has no errors, then Submit it.

This is the end of the police report online form, and you can check whether your application status is approved through the homepage.

4. Download the Police Clearance Certificate and Colour Print

After submitting your application, you have to wait a few days until the police department reviews and verifies the online form and the documents you’ve uploaded.

It will show “Completed” in status. After that, you can download and color print it from your local printing shop.

This Police Clearance Certificate has a validity period of 1 Year.

>> Online Police Report Verification & Payment Process <<

Creating a Police Clearance Certificate does not cost you money, but the Department of Consular Service will charge Rs 500 as an attestation fee to verify your document.

Video Guide to apply Police Report Online

In the video below, you can find step by step guide along with all the information on how and what kind of information is needed for the Police Report.

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