If you need a Jamaican Police Clearance Certificate while living abroad, follow these steps to submit your application correctly.
Step 1: Complete the online application
Visit the PCAMS website and register an account.
Fill in the online application and make sure all required information is entered correctly.
Download the reference number of your application.
Step 2: Gather the required documents
To complete your application, collect the following documents:
Fingerprints:
Have your fingerprints taken at a police station or authorized agency in your country of residence.
The document must be stamped and signed by the person who took your fingerprints, and their name must be clearly stated.
Two passport-sized photos:
Size: standard passport format
They may be signed, but must not be embossed.
Copy of passport (bio-data page):
Must be certified.
If sending via FedEx or DHL:
Include a return label if you want your document returned via the same method.
Step 3: Payment of application fees
The cost of the Police Certificate is:
JMD $3,000 – Regular service (21 working days)
JMD $6,000 – Express service (5 working days)
How to pay:
If you do NOT have a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN):
Payment must be made at the Jamaica Constabulary Force Finance Branch, 2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5.
The receipt and documents must then be delivered to the Criminal Records Office, 56 Duke Street, Kingston.
If you DO have a TRN:
Payment can be made at any Tax Office in Jamaica.
A third party in Jamaica may also make the payment on your behalf via the TAJ Mobile App or at a tax office.
If you are not in Jamaica:
This is a challenging part. Currently, there are no alternative payment methods other than the two options mentioned above.
The best option is to ask a family member, friend, colleague, or someone local in Jamaica to make the payment for you at the specified locations.
Proof of payment:
Include your proof of payment with the other documents.
Payment can be made in USD, CAD, GBP, or any other currency accepted in Jamaica.
Step 4: Sending the documents
You can send your documents in one of three ways:
By courier service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or another reliable service)
By regular mail (not recommended from the Netherlands)
Through a local agent or third party in Jamaica
Note:
If a third party submits your application, they must have an authorization letter and show valid ID.
Foreign applicants must use a passport as identification for police certificates.
Mailing address:
The Director,
Criminal Records Office,
34 Duke Street,
Kingston, Jamaica.
