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	==Procedure==		==Procedure==
	*A Character Certificate ~~is an official document issued by~~ the ~~respective department authorities which states whether a person has any previous convictions recorded against him/her~~.<br>		Note : There is "Police Clearance Certificate" and "Character Certificate" from other organisation. We will try to explain both the procedure you can choose to apply.
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	'''Apply ~~online~~ '''		'''Apply Online through SevaSindhu Portal'''
	#~~To Obtain a Character Certificate,~~ the ~~applicant has~~ to ~~make the application online via link –~~ [https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/~~English link~~]		#Please use the following link to access SevaSindhu Portal : [https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/DepartmentServices SevaSindhu Portal]
	#~~If the applicant is a new user click the “Register HERE” button.~~		#In the page look for "Search Service" box on the rightside of page.
	~~#The applicant has to enter~~ the ~~Aadhar number in the newly opened~~ page.		#Enter "Police" or "Character" as you need and click on the search icon on the right.
	~~#The applicant will get the OTP from the registered mobile number.~~		#Search will display all the results related to the search that you have made. Please make the selections appropriately and apply for the process by following the prompts.
	~~#The applicant has to enter the OTP number and click~~ the ~~“Allow” button.~~		<br><br>
	~~#The applicant has to enter all the Email ID, Password, Phone number and click the “Submit” button.~~		Application Status:<br>
	~~#Now, the applicant has to login and click the “LOGIN IN”.~~		The applicant can track the status of their application via the following link [https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Track_your_application.html link]
	~~#The applicant has to select the respective department and the applying certificate.~~		<br><br>
	~~#Enter all the details in the application form.~~		'''Apply Online through Karnataka One'''
	~~#Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section~~ of ~~this~~ page.		#Following link has contact information who you can get in-touch with to clarify before making the application : [https://www.karnatakaone.gov.in/Info/Public/ContactUs Contact Info]
	#~~The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee~~ as ~~requested (If Applicable).~~		#You can access the following link to reach the portal : [https://www.karnatakaone.gov.in/Public/ServiceDetails?param=Nzh2Tmo0U3pINGRoaDJBNUlHV0JDdz09 Karnataka One]
	~~#After completion, the applicant has to~~ click the ~~“Submit” button.~~		#Now click on the option to apply for this process.
	~~#The applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message~~ on ~~their registered mobile number.~~		<br><br>
	~~#Once the verification process gets completed by~~ the ~~respective officer~~.		'''Apply through CSC: '''<br>
	#~~”SMS” triggered update on application status~~ will ~~be sent~~ to the ~~applicant’s mobile~~. Please ~~keep track of~~ the ~~notification.~~		#To Download or View Birth Certificate for the existing birth certificate registration, the applicant has to approach the nearest CSC : [https://locator.csccloud.in/ Link]
	~~#The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents~~ and ~~inspect~~ the ~~area of the applicant to clarify~~ the ~~applicant’s details~~.		#:'''NOTE:'''To check the contact details of the CSC centre, please select the District and Block.
	~~#Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.~~		#The applicant has to visit the nearest centre.
	~~#The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.~~		#The applicant has to inform all the details to the respective operator.
	#The applicant can track the status of their application via the following link [https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Track_your_application.html link]		#The operator will enter the details in the portal with the given details.
	<br>		#The applicant will get help to apply for this certificate from the operator.
	'''Apply ~~In-Person :~~ '''~~<br>~~		#Please pay as per applicable service charges if any.
	#~~Applicant must apply~~ in ~~prescribed application form along~~ with ~~required documents~~ to the ~~local Police station~~.		#The processing time for this procedure is immediate.
	#~~Link for contacts~~: [https://www.~~ksp~~.gov.in/~~page~~/~~Contact+Us/en Link1~~] ~~please fill in details as appropriate~~ for ~~your area to get contact details~~.		<br><br>
	#~~Please go~~ to the ~~respective office~~.
	#~~Applicant shall obtain~~ the ~~form from~~ the ~~respective office (~~please ~~pay for~~ the ~~form if required) Or a written application on A4 plain sheet as advised shall be used~~.
	#~~Submit~~ the ~~completed application along with required documents~~.
	#~~Authorities after checking~~ the ~~attached documents and application submitted will make entries and provide you record number for reference~~.
	#~~This application~~ will ~~be processed internally. Respective authorities will do~~ the ~~ground level verification~~ in the ~~residing area of the applicant followed by scrutiny of~~ the ~~documents and~~ details ~~provided by the applicant~~.
	#~~Once the verification is over, these officials~~ will ~~submit their report to the respective authority to decide and issue the Certificate~~ to the ~~applicant~~.
	#~~Applicant will get the certificate~~ as per ~~notified period after due verification~~.<br>
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	==Required Documents==		==Required Documents==
	*Application form		*Application form

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==Procedure==
*A Character Certificate is an official document issued by the respective department authorities which states whether a person has any previous convictions recorded against him/her. 
 
'''Apply online '''
#To Obtain a Character Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via link – [https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/English link]
#If the applicant is a new user click the “Register HERE” button.
#The applicant has to enter the Aadhar number in the newly opened page.
#The applicant will get the OTP from the registered mobile number.
#The applicant has to enter the OTP number and click the “Allow” button.
#The applicant has to enter all the Email ID, Password, Phone number and click the “Submit” button.
#Now, the applicant has to login and click the “LOGIN IN”.
#The applicant has to select the respective department and the applying certificate.
#Enter all the details in the application form.
#Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents which is mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested (If Applicable).
#After completion, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
#The applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
#Once the verification process gets completed by the respective officer.
#”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
#The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
#Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.
#The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.
#The applicant can track the status of their application via the following link [https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Track_your_application.html link]
 
'''Apply In-Person : ''' 
#Applicant must apply in prescribed application form along with required documents to the local Police station.
#Link for contacts: [https://www.ksp.gov.in/page/Contact+Us/en Link1] please fill in details as appropriate for your area to get contact details.
#Please go to the respective office.
#Applicant shall obtain the form from the respective office (please pay for the form if required) Or a written application on A4 plain sheet as advised shall be used.
#Submit the completed application along with required documents.
#Authorities after checking the attached documents and application submitted will make entries and provide you record number for reference.
#This application will be processed internally. Respective authorities will do the ground level verification in the residing area of the applicant followed by scrutiny of the documents and details provided by the applicant.
#Once the verification is over, these officials will submit their report to the respective authority to decide and issue the Certificate to the applicant.
#Applicant will get the certificate as per notified period after due verification. 
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form
*Aadhaar Card
*Purpose of certificate requirement details (Student/govt or non govt employee)
*Certificate requirement details (Student/govt or non govt employee)
*Court stamp as per requirement
*Birth certificate
*Six month old or applicable period copy of Residence Proof (Voter card, Ration Card, Telephone/Electricity/Water Bill, Passport, Insurance Policy, Aadhaar Card)
*Passport (as per requirement)
*Identity Proof (Voter ID / Aadhar card)
*Ration Card
*Affidavit.
*Self Declaration.(Affidavit to prove that YOU ARE YOU)
*Bonafide Certificate from the school
*Passport size photograph (as applicable)
*School Leaving Certificate. 
:Note:
:*If the above documents are to be supported by report of applicable authorities, please provide as required.
:*All original and copy of original with self attestation as advised by respective authorities to be submitted as per requirement.
:*Apart from the above documents authorities may ask to submit additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.
 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS''' 
OF POLICE / CT SECRETARY / COMMISSIONER / JOINT COMMISSIONERS 
8, Central Division, Kasturba Road, Near Yes Bank, 
Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 
Phone No: 080 2294 2344 
 
Link for contacts: [https://www.ksp.gov.in/page/Contact+Us/en Contacts link]
 

==Eligibility==
Any citizen can avail this service.
 
==Fees==
*Authorities will provide fee details.
*During online payment fee details will be displayed (If applicable)
 
==Validity==
The validity of character certificate is 6 months or as mentioned on the certificate.
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

==Sample Documents==
::::::::::::::: FOR CHARACTER CERTIFICATE 
::::::::::::::::DECLARATION 
::: I, the undersigned ______________________________________________, Indian National, Single / Married / Widow / Widower / Divorcee, major in age/_________ years, resident Of __________________________________________________________________________________________ in Taluka ______________________, (District name), (State name) do hereby solemnly affirm and state/declare as under: 
::: 1. I say that I am permanent resident of above mentioned address. 
::: 2. I say that, there is no criminal complaint lodge before any police authorities or any criminal case pending before any court of law in State of (State name) or in India against me. 
::: 3. I say that my name is recorded in our family ration card bearing No._______________________________________. 
::: 4. I say that, I possess good moral character. 
::: 5. I say that I am executing this declaration in order to produce the same in the respective office of _______________ Taluka, ________________ (State name) in order to apply for Character Certificate which is required to produce before Competent Authority for the purpose of ______________________________________________. 
::: 6. I say that the contents of above paras of my declaration are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have not misrepresented any facts. 
::: We the following members of family were totally dependent on him 
::: Place : 
::: Date : 
::: Identified by : 
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::DEPONENT
 
==Processing Time==
*7 Days or as per notified period
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

==Required Information==
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

==Need for the Document==
*A Character certificate states out your moral conduct or behaviour.
*In India Candidates applying for govt/private jobs need to show Character Certificate.
*This certificate is a proof that the candidate is not involved in any criminal case ever.
 
==Information which might help==
*Never furnish fraudulent certificate of details for obtaining this certificate. This will lead to punishment.
*Always check your name spelling while applying in the required documents like passport, driving license etc,.
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

==External Links==
Place some external links which might help.

==Others==
More information which might help people.

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