Punjab Police Character Certificate (Police Khidmat Markaz) — Check Online (2026)

Go to official Punjab Police Character Certificate (Police Khidmat Markaz)

Official URLhttps://pkm.punjab.gov.pk/

Official link verified 2026-07-06

Official Punjab Police Khidmat Markaz (PKM) portal where Punjab residents can apply online for a Police Character Certificate (police clearance) needed for jobs abroad, immigration, and visas. Applications can be filed from any PKM center regardless of home district, and the digitally signed PDF with QR verification is downloadable after approval.

How to check Punjab Police Character Certificate (Police Khidmat Markaz) online

Go to https://pkm.punjab.gov.pk/ and register a new account with your CNIC number, mobile number, and email (or log in if you already have one).
Open 'Character Certificate' under Our Services and fill the application form with full name, father's name, CNIC, current address, and purpose of the certificate.
Upload clear scanned copies of your CNIC, passport (if applicable), and a recent photograph.
Submit the application to receive a reference/tracking number, then pay the processing fee (approx. Rs 350) via debit/credit card, online banking, or at the PKM counter.
Track status with your reference number and, once approved, log in to download the digitally signed PDF certificate (valid 180 days from issuance).

What you need

You need your registered CNIC number and the mobile number/email used at sign-up; use the account recovery option on the PKM login page to receive an OTP, then set a new password. Keep your application reference number to resume or re-download an in-progress request.

Good to know: First-time users must create a PKM account with a valid CNIC, an active Pakistani mobile number, and an email address before applying.

Common Punjab Police Character Certificate (Police Khidmat Markaz) problems & fixes

CNIC already registered / duplicate account

Use the login page instead of signing up again and recover the existing account via CNIC + OTP; do not create a second profile for the same CNIC.

Document upload rejected or blurry

Re-scan CNIC, passport, and photo as clear JPG/PNG/PDF under the size limit, ensuring all four corners and text are readable before re-uploading.

Payment made but application still 'pending payment'

Wait a few minutes for reconciliation, then refresh; if it persists, keep the transaction reference and confirm at a PKM counter rather than paying twice.

Punjab Police Character Certificate (Police Khidmat Markaz)helpline & contact

Helpline: 1787

Frequently asked questions

What is the Punjab Police character certificate URL?

The official portal is https://pkm.punjab.gov.pk/ (Police Khidmat Markaz), operated by Punjab Police; the parent site is https://punjabpolice.gov.pk/.

How long is the certificate valid?

A Punjab Police Character Certificate is valid for 180 days from the date of issuance, after which a fresh application is required.

Do I have to visit the district where I lived?

No. Through PKM you can apply from any center across Punjab regardless of the district for which the certificate is required.

Official link last verified on 2026-07-06. If the portal has changed, please let us know.