Police Clearance Certificate for India 🇮🇳
Police Clearance Certificate → India (Sub-Registrar / Special Marriage Act 1954)
Couples preparing to marry in India routinely need an apostille-ready Police Clearance Certificate, Often required by destinations that pair marriage with migration.
Once obtained from Royal Thai Police Clearance Service Centre, the document is translated into English / Hindi, legalised at MFA, and certified by สถานทูตอินเดียประจำประเทศไทย for use at the Sub-Registrar / Special Marriage Act 1954.
Our team combines Thai-licensed attorneys with translators registered at the Department of Consular Affairs — 15 years and 4,200+ international marriage cases handled.
Country specifics: Special Marriage Act requires 30-day public notice.
First-pass acceptance for our marriage dossiers sits at 97-99%, well above market average.
How it works
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Retrieve Police Clearance Certificate
We contact Royal Thai Police Clearance Service Centre on your behalf — service available in all 77 Thai provinces.
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Form check & reconciliation
Names, ID numbers, and issuance dates are cross-checked against the rest of the marriage bundle before translation.
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English / Hindi translation
Performed by a Department of Consular Affairs registered translator, formatted as required by สถานทูตอินเดียประจำประเทศไทย.
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MFA legalisation
Hand-walked to MFA Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
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สถานทูตอินเดียประจำประเทศไทย attestation
Fee: THB 1,500-2,400; typical turnaround 3-7 days.
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Couriered to partner abroad
Bundled with CONI and partner documents, couriered to India for the Sub-Registrar / Special Marriage Act 1954 appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the validity period of Police Clearance Certificate?
Typically 3-6 months depending on the destination; we sequence issuance to match your ceremony date.
Where do I reissue Police Clearance Certificate?
From Royal Thai Police Clearance Service Centre. We can act on your behalf via power of attorney.
Is Apostille acceptable for this document?
Yes — India is a Hague Apostille member; the MFA apostille can replace double legalisation for many documents.
Can the document content be amended?
Content cannot be altered; minor spelling fixes must be re-issued by the originating district office before translation.
Cost of handling Police Clearance Certificate alone?
Translation THB 800-1,500 + certification THB 1,200-1,800/copy + MFA fee THB 400-600.
Is it accepted for the X-2 Entry Visa (Spouse) visa?
Yes — it forms part of the standard spouse-visa bundle for India.