How to get a police certificate – Singapore

Do I need to provide a police certificate with my application for permanent residence? No. We will send you a letter requesting a police certificate after you send your application for permanent residence. You must bring that letter when you apply for a police certificate.

How to get a police certificate:

Name of document(s) to get: Certificate of Clearance (COC)

If you are a citizen of Singapore:

If you live in Singapore:

You should submit your application, including all of the supporting documents, online to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force.

If you live outside of Singapore:

You should submit your application, including all of the supporting documents, online to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force.

If you are not a citizen of Singapore:

If you live in Singapore:

Non-citizens must submit an appeal for consideration for a COC, including all of the supporting documents, online to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force.

If you live outside of Singapore:

Non-citizens must submit an appeal for consideration for a COC, including all of the supporting documents, online to the Criminal Investigation Department of the Singapore Police Force.

Information and documents you need:

• SingPass and/or Foreign Identification Number.
• COC application completed online through the Singapore Police Force (SPF) website. 
• Non-citizens must submit an appeal for consideration for a COC online through the SPF website.
• Full set of fingerprints taken by a qualified fingerprint official; fingerprints can be taken at the COC office or an authorised institution overseas.
• Scanned biometric page of applicant’s valid passport.
• Scanned Identification Document, front and back.
• Scanned or digital passport-sized photograph.
• Applicable fees. Please refer to SPF website for the processing fee.

The COC office responsible for fingerprint taking services (by appointment only) is located at:

Head Criminal Records, CID (COC Office)
Blk D Police Cantonment Complex #02-07/08
391 New Bridge Road
Singapore 088762

Tel: (+65) 64358277

Email: SPF_CID_COC@spf.gov.sg