Last updated: 29 August 2026
Self verification is a police-verification service under which an individual may request verification of their own antecedents for an eligible purpose. Depending on the requirement, the relevant service may be described as Self Verification, Police Verification Service or Police Clearance Certificate. Always select the category that matches the purpose stated by the employer, institution, authority or other requesting body.
How to Apply for Tamil Nadu Police Self Verification
- Open the official Tamil Nadu Police eServices website.
- Locate Police Verification Service or the corresponding citizen-service category currently displayed.
- Select Self Verification, PCC or the service that matches the purpose for which the verification is required.
- Enter your mobile number and complete OTP or other authentication requested by the portal.
- Fill in your personal particulars, including name, date of birth and address details as required.
- Upload the supporting identity/address documents in the format and file size currently specified by the portal.
- Review the declaration and all entered details carefully before submission.
- Pay the prescribed service fee if the selected Police Verification Service is chargeable.
- Save the acknowledgement or reference number and use the official status facility where available.
Self Verification and Police Clearance Certificate
A Police Clearance Certificate is commonly requested for employment, immigration, residence, licensing, contractual or other official purposes. However, the purpose of the verification determines which service should be selected. A self-verification request should not automatically be treated as equivalent to every PCC requirement.
If the requesting organisation has specified a particular form of police clearance, use the exact service it requires. For passport-related PCC requirements, applicants may also need to use the process prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs or Passport Seva rather than a general state Police Verification Service.
Documents and Information Commonly Required
The official portal determines the exact documents for the selected service. Applicants should generally be prepared with:
- full name and identifying particulars;
- father's, mother's, spouse's or other requested identifying name;
- date and place of birth, where required;
- mobile number and email address;
- present and permanent address;
- district, police-station jurisdiction and PIN code;
- recent photograph;
- government-issued identity and address proof accepted by the portal;
- purpose for which verification or PCC is sought; and
- any additional declaration or supporting document requested online.
Privacy and Personal Data
Police self verification requires personal information such as addresses, photographs, mobile numbers and identity documents. Such information should be submitted only for a lawful purpose and through the official service or another authorised channel.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 provides the statutory framework for processing digital personal data in India. Its provisions and related rules are subject to the notified commencement timeline. Applicants should therefore avoid uploading identity documents to unofficial websites, agents or social-media accounts and should retain only the copies reasonably necessary for their own records.
Current Legal Framework
| Law / framework | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu Police Verification Service | Administrative mechanism through which eligible police-verification requests are processed using the current service categories published by Tamil Nadu Police. |
| Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 | Provides the statutory framework for lawful processing and protection of digital personal data, subject to the notified commencement schedule. |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | Current substantive criminal law. Most provisions came into force on 1 July 2024, subject to the statutory exception noted in the commencement notification. |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | Current criminal-procedure law, in force from 1 July 2024, and relevant generally to police and criminal proceedings. |
Check Status and Follow Up
After submission, preserve the application acknowledgement or reference number. If the eServices portal provides an application-status facility for the selected verification category, use that official option to track progress.
Where further clarification is required, contact the jurisdictional police authority using contact details published by Tamil Nadu Police. Avoid filing duplicate applications through unofficial websites because an old direct link no longer works.
Official Government Links
- Tamil Nadu Police eServices - Official Portal
- Tamil Nadu Police - Police Verification Consent Letter
- Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 - India Code
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - India Code
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - India Code
- Passport Seva - Official Portal
Frequently Asked Questions
Can self verification be applied for online?
Tamil Nadu Police provides Police Verification Services through its eServices platform. Use the current self-verification or equivalent service option displayed on the official portal.
Is self verification the same as PCC?
Not in every situation. The correct police document depends on its intended purpose. Follow the requirement of the employer, institution, embassy, licensing authority or other body asking for clearance.
Can I use an old direct application link?
It is safer to begin from the official Tamil Nadu Police eServices homepage because older direct links can be session-based, moved or discontinued.
Is there a fixed fee?
Police Verification Services may be chargeable, but fee amounts can change. Check the amount displayed on the official portal when submitting the current application.
How long does self verification take?
Processing time can vary according to the service, jurisdiction and verification required. Use the official application-status facility and contact the competent police authority where necessary.
Which criminal laws currently apply?
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the principal IPC and CrPC frameworks for current criminal law and procedure from 1 July 2024, subject to their statutory savings and commencement provisions.
This page is a general public-information guide. The Tamil Nadu Police portal and competent police authority determine the current service category, required documents, fee, verification procedure and outcome.