Police Character Certificate question

[Nanna_lux 8]

In Nigeria, where would we get the Police Character Certificate? In Lagos or his hometown? Also,  how long does it take to get the document?

[payxibka 10,044]

5 minutes ago, Nanna_lux said:

In Nigeria, where would we get the Police Character Certificate? In Lagos or his hometown? Also,  how long does it take to get the document?

Police Certificates

Available

Fees: Over the years, applicants are known to have paid five thousand Naira for the Police Character Certificate. The fee should be in the form of a bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigeria Police Force.

Document Name: Police Character Certificate

Issuing Authority: The Nigeria Police

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  They are typically printed on white paper with red background lettering.  Seals are inked, most often in blue, black, or purple.  Bio-data is typed in Times New Roman font. Fingerprint cards must be submitted along with the police certificate.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Central Registrar, Deputy Inspector-General “D” Dept., For Inspector-General of Police

Registration Criteria: N/A

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.  The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided. 

Certified Copies Available: No.

Alternate Documents: N/A

Exceptions: N/A

Comments: Applicants outside the country are advised that mailed requests for police certificates are not an effective method of obtaining the records. It is recommended that applicants outside Nigeria obtain a police certificate upon their next visit, or enlist the assistance of a friend or relative able to physically visit the Deputy Inspector General. Note that each applicant 16 years of age and above must also provide (1) a copy of the first three data pages of his or her passport, (2) the pages containing Nigerian visas, entry and departure stamps and (3) a complete set of fingerprints taken by the police in the district where the applicant resides. The Police Character Certificate is obtained by applying to the relevant Police Department of the Nigeria Police

[Nanna_lux 8]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Police Certificates

Available

Fees: Over the years, applicants are known to have paid five thousand Naira for the Police Character Certificate. The fee should be in the form of a bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigeria Police Force.

Document Name: Police Character Certificate

Issuing Authority: The Nigeria Police

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  They are typically printed on white paper with red background lettering.  Seals are inked, most often in blue, black, or purple.  Bio-data is typed in Times New Roman font. Fingerprint cards must be submitted along with the police certificate.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Central Registrar, Deputy Inspector-General “D” Dept., For Inspector-General of Police

Registration Criteria: N/A

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.  The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided. 

Certified Copies Available: No.

Alternate Documents: N/A

Exceptions: N/A

Comments: Applicants outside the country are advised that mailed requests for police certificates are not an effective method of obtaining the records. It is recommended that applicants outside Nigeria obtain a police certificate upon their next visit, or enlist the assistance of a friend or relative able to physically visit the Deputy Inspector General. Note that each applicant 16 years of age and above must also provide (1) a copy of the first three data pages of his or her passport, (2) the pages containing Nigerian visas, entry and departure stamps and (3) a complete set of fingerprints taken by the police in the district where the applicant resides. The Police Character Certificate is obtained by applying to the relevant Police Department of the Nigeria Police

Thank you

[Lady A 51]

45 minutes ago, Nanna_lux said:

In Nigeria, where would we get the Police Character Certificate? In Lagos or his hometown? Also,  how long does it take to get the document?

Lagos. You should be able to get it the same day 

[Nanna_lux 8]

7 hours ago, Lady A said:

Lagos. You should be able to get it the same day 

Thank you so much for your response

7 hours ago, Lady A said:

Lagos. You should be able to get it the same day 

Do we have to make an appointment?

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[Lady A 51]

On 5/31/2021 at 4:22 AM, Nanna_lux said:

Thank you so much for your response

Do we have to make an appointment?

Not that I know of 

[Gloriaaa 4]

On 5/31/2021 at 10:22 AM, Nanna_lux said:

Thank you so much for your response

Do we have to make an appointment?

No you don’t