A Nepal police clearance certificate (PCC) is required by embassies, immigration authorities, and employers around the world as proof of your criminal background status. Before submitting your Nepal PCC to a foreign embassy or immigration authority, you almost certainly need it translated into English by a certified translator and sealed by a registered notary public. Hamro Notary provides fast, embassy-accepted police clearance certificate translation in Kathmandu — including MoFA attestation for countries that require it — with same-day service available for urgent applications.
What Is a Nepal Police Clearance Certificate?
The Nepal Police Clearance Certificate — officially called the Character Certificate (Charitra Praman Patra) — is issued by the Nepal Police Department, Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) in Naxal, Kathmandu. It is a government-issued document that confirms whether or not the applicant has a criminal record in Nepal.
The Nepal PCC includes:
- Applicant’s full name in both Nepali and English scripts
- Father’s and grandfather’s names
- Date of birth in Bikram Sambat (B.S.) format
- Permanent address (district, municipality, ward)
- Passport number
- Issue date and validity (usually 6 months from issue)
- The clearance statement: “No criminal record found” or details of any record
- Official Nepal Police stamp and the CIB officer’s signature
How to Obtain Your Nepal PCC
Before you can translate your PCC, you need to obtain it from the Nepal Police. Here is how the PCC application process works:
Apply at CIB, Naxal, Kathmandu
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) at Naxal, Kathmandu is the primary issuing office for Nepal Police Clearance Certificates. Required documents for the application: original citizenship card (nagarikta), valid passport (or photocopy if abroad), completed application form (available at CIB), and passport-size photographs. The current government fee is approximately NPR 500–800.
Processing Time
Standard processing time at CIB is 3–7 working days. An urgent one-day service is available for an additional government fee. For applicants living outside Nepal, you can apply through the nearest Nepali embassy or consulate in your country of residence, though processing times are longer (typically 2–4 weeks).
Online Application Option
Nepal Police also accepts online PCC applications through the Nepal Police portal. After submitting online, you visit CIB in person to have your fingerprints recorded and collect the certificate. This option can reduce waiting time at CIB but still requires a physical visit for biometric data collection.
What the Certified PCC Translation Includes
Our certified translation of your Nepal police clearance certificate covers every element of the document:
- Applicant’s full name (as written in both Nepali and English in the original)
- Father’s and grandfather’s names in English
- Date of birth converted from Bikram Sambat (B.S.) to Gregorian (AD) calendar
- Permanent address (district, municipality, ward number)
- Passport number and issue date
- Certificate issue date and validity period
- The criminal record clearance statement (translated verbatim)
- Reference number and issuing officer’s name and designation
- Translation of all Nepal Police stamps and official seals
- Certification statement signed by the translator
- Notary Public stamp and signature
The Certified Translation Process for Nepal PCC
Obtain Your Original PCC from CIB
You must have the original PCC issued by Nepal Police CIB, Naxal. We cannot translate a photocopy or a scanned image — the original must be examined by our translator. Ensure your PCC is still within the validity period required by your destination embassy (usually 6 months from issue date).
Visit Hamro Notary at Chabahil
Bring your original PCC to Hamro Notary at Naramaya Bhawan, Chabahil, Kathmandu. We are open Sunday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome and no appointment is required for standard PCC translation. If your application is urgent, call ahead on +977 984-134-6966 to confirm same-day availability before visiting.
Certified Translation Production
Our translator produces a complete English translation of your Nepal PCC. All text on the original document is translated, including the Nepali clearance statement, all stamps, and all official notations. The Bikram Sambat date of birth is converted to the Gregorian (AD) calendar. The translation clearly references all section headings and mirrors the structure of the original CIB certificate.
Certification and Notary Seal
The translator signs a certification statement confirming the translation is complete, true, and accurate. Our Notary Public stamps and signs the certification under the authority of the Notary Public Council of Nepal. You receive: your original PCC back, plus the certified translated PCC as a separate document ready for embassy submission.
Need Your PCC Translated Fast?
Rush same-day PCC translation available if submitted by 11 AM. Walk-ins welcome at Naramaya Bhawan, Chabahil.
Translate My PCC Now →MoFA Attestation for Nepal PCC Translation
Many embassies require the notarized PCC translation to also carry the official stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). Here is which countries typically require MoFA attestation on the PCC translation:
| Country / Visa Type | Certified Translation | MoFA Attestation? |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (skilled migration, 482, 186) | Required | Yes, usually required |
| UAE (employment visa) | Required | Yes, required |
| Qatar (employment/residency) | Required | Yes, required |
| Saudi Arabia (Iqama) | Required | Yes, required |
| UK (Skilled Worker, Tier 2) | Required | Not usually required |
| US (immigrant & non-immigrant visas) | Required | Not usually required |
| Canada (PR, Express Entry) | Required | Not usually required |
| Japan (work / long-stay visa) | Required | Sometimes required |
We handle MoFA attestation for PCC translations at our office — you do not need to visit Singhdurbar separately. MoFA attestation adds 1–3 business days to the process.
Fees and Turnaround Time
| Service | Fee (NPR) | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| PCC translation (per page) | NPR 1,000 – 1,200 | 1–2 business days |
| Rush same-day service | +50% surcharge | Same day by 5 PM |
| Notary seal | Included in fee | — |
| MoFA attestation | NPR 500 + govt fee | +1–3 business days |
Frequently Asked Questions
My PCC is about to expire — can you do same-day translation?
Yes. Rush same-day translation is available for PCC documents submitted before 11:00 AM. The certified translated PCC will be ready the same business day by 5:00 PM. Call ahead on +977 984-134-6966 to confirm availability and bring your original PCC in the morning.
My Nepal PCC shows “No Criminal Record” in both Nepali and English — do I still need a certified translation?
Even if the clearance statement appears in English on your PCC, embassies require a certified translation of the entire document — not just select portions. Having a bilingual phrase in the original does not satisfy the requirement. We will translate the complete document and clearly note which portions were already in English in the original, which satisfies embassy requirements in full.
Can Hamro Notary help me apply for a Nepal PCC?
We do not issue police clearance certificates — PCCs are issued exclusively by the Nepal Police CIB in Naxal, Kathmandu. However, we can advise you on the application process, required documents, and the fastest way to obtain your PCC from CIB. Once you have your original PCC, bring it to our office and we will complete the certified translation for you.
I have a PCC from a country I previously lived in — can you translate that too?
We specialize in Nepali and Hindi-language police clearance certificates. For PCC documents issued in other languages (Arabic, Japanese, Korean, German, etc.), we recommend contacting a certified translator who specializes in that language pair. For Nepali-issued PCCs and Hindi-language documents, we are fully equipped to provide certified translation with notary seal.
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