Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Jamaica
Police Record (Police Certificate)OnlineIn personBy postOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Issued by
- Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Criminal Records Office (CRO)
- How to apply
- Pay the fee at a Tax Administration Jamaica office, then complete the online application and book an appointment on the JCF website, and attend the Criminal Records Office for fingerprinting.
- From abroad
- Post fingerprints signed and stamped by local police or a reputable agency, two passport photos, a certified copy of the passport bio-data page and payment (bank draft or money order to the Commissioner of Police) to the Criminal Records Office, 56 Duke Street, Kingston.
- Fee
- JMD 3,000Regular service. Express JMD 6,000 (5 working days); Next Day JMD 8,000 currently suspended.
- Processing time
- 21 working days (regular); 5 working days (express)
- Notes
- A valid passport is the only ID accepted for certificates used abroad. Include a FedEx/DHL return label if documents are to be couriered back. Collection points include Kingston (Police Officers' Club), Summit, Pompano Bay and May Pen.
Not confirmed
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- Dedicated JCF police certificate page returned 404; details taken from JCF FAQ
- Validity period not stated
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