This article explains how to use the eCitizen site in Kenya to submit an online application for a certificate of good conduct. The process for renewing a certificate of good conduct that has expired is the same as the one you can download. A certificate of good conduct is also known as a police clearance certificate and has a one-year expiration date. The Criminal Investigation Department offers it (CID).
The Value Of A Good Conduct Certificate In Kenya
In Kenya, it is quite typical to be asked for a certificate of good behavior in a variety of situations, particularly when applying for jobs. Before you are employed or even given the chance to apply for any work, every employer wants to make sure you have a spotless criminal record.
The good conduct certificate makes it easier for the employer to see that you are a law-abiding citizen with strong morals. In Kenya, you can now quickly apply for a certificate of good conduct online. We have prepared a straightforward tutorial that will assist you in applying online from the convenience of your home computer, smartphone, or cybercafé.
Who Can Apply For Certificate Of Good Conduct?
In Kenya, the following individuals are qualified to request a certificate of good conduct:
1. Kenyan nationals both inside and outside the nation
2. Foreign nationals, including immigrants and refugees in Kenya.
Conditions For Obtaining A Certificate Of Good Conduct
All applicants for a certificate of good conduct in Kenya must fulfill the following criteria:
- You must be at least 18 years old to participate.
- A photocopy of your ID and the original.
- A copy of the person’s original birth certificate needs to be given if they are under the age of 18.
- A charge of 1050 kes.
- Downloaded two duplicates of the invoice from the eCitizen website.
- The C24 can be downloaded and printed from the eCitizen website.
- Foreign nationals requesting a certificate of good conduct must submit a letter outlining their need for the certificate, the original and a copy of their identifying documents, as well as a cost of 1000 kes.
How To Apply Online For A Certificate Of Good Conduct
- Open an account on the eCitizen portal if you don’t already have one. Use your parent’s eCitizen account if you are under 18.
- Select Get Services Now after clicking the link for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
- Select Certificate of Police Clearance.
- After choosing your application, click next.
- Choose the area and location of your fingerprint, then click “complete.”
- After making your payment choice, click “Complete” to finish. If your payment was successful, you will be taken to the homepage.
- Downloading your C24 and the two copies of your invoice is the next step. The paperwork must be printed on both sides of an A4 sheet and brought to the Huduma Center DCI Desk or the Directorate of Criminal Investigations department office where you wish your fingerprints taken.
- Next, schedule a finger-scanning appointment and complete the aforementioned forms on the chosen date. Through the eCitizen site, you can change the date of your appointment.
- You will receive a notification through email with a link to download your certificate of good behavior once the process has been completed and authorized. You can also see if the certificate is available for download by logging into your eCitizen portal account.
Always make sure to adhere to all application instructions, and if you encounter problems, contact the closest Huduma center for support.
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