How to Get a Police Character Certificate in Quetta, Balochistan: Rs 350 and 3 Working Days
Get a police character certificate at a Quetta Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz: Rs 350, 3 working days, courier delivery. See papers, checks and abroad rules.
In Quetta, you can apply for a police character certificate at a Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz. The Balochistan Police portal lists the fee as Rs 350, the turnaround as 3 working days, and delivery by courier. General police verification costs Rs 150 and also takes 3 working days.
You need your original CNIC with a photocopy, your original passport with a copy, and an affidavit. The helpline listed on the portal is (081) 9201315. We read the portal's service pages on 14 October 2026, and the details below come from them.
Two mobile centres in Quetta handle the service
The Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz is a facilitation unit run by Balochistan Police, built with PITB, the Punjab IT board. The portal says two units operate in Quetta city, and units will follow at divisional headquarters and in other districts.
That promise is not yet a fact. The page says the facility "will soon be extended to all districts of Balochistan". Until a unit opens in your city, plan to apply in Quetta. The portal lists 14 services, from character certificates to a copy of an FIR.
The character certificate costs Rs 350 and takes 3 working days
The portal says the processing fee is Rs 350, paid at a counter of the Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz. The turnaround is 3 working days after the application date, and the certificate is delivered by courier.
| Service | Fee | Time | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Character certificate | Rs 350 | 3 working days | Courier |
| General police verification | Rs 150 | 3 working days | Courier |
| Employee registration | Free | 15 to 20 minutes | By hand |
| Tenant registration | Free | On the spot | By hand |
| Vehicle verification | Rs 300 for a motorcycle, Rs 1,000 for others | About 40 minutes | By hand |
A character certificate is a police statement about your record. People need it for jobs abroad, immigration and some employers at home. Always ask the counter for a receipt with the date of application.
Bring your CNIC, passport, affidavit and, if abroad, an authority letter
The portal lists the original CNIC or B-Form with a photocopy, the original passport with a copy, and an affidavit. An authority letter is needed if you are abroad. A photograph is needed if the certificate is for a blood relative.
If you are out of the country, any blood relative, such as a brother, father, mother or sister, can submit the form with your authority letter. The letter should carry the stamp of the relevant embassy. Otherwise, two respectable persons who know you must attest it, and it should state how long you will stay.
One page says Quetta only, another says all Balochistan
One version of the character certificate text says a person living in Quetta can get a certificate for their district, and that the facility will soon extend to other districts. A second version says you can apply from any centre in Balochistan, and gives an example from Multan and Mianwali.
The second version names Punjab cities, so it looks like text copied from the Punjab service, which uses the same software. We treat the first version as the safer reading. Before you travel, call (081) 9201315 and ask whether the unit you plan to visit can issue a certificate for the district on your CNIC.
Apply in five steps
Create your profile on the portal, take your papers to a unit, pay at the counter, and wait for the courier. The portal asks you to complete your profile first.
- Open the Balochistan Police Khidmat Markaz portal and complete your profile.
- Prepare your CNIC, passport, affidavit and any authority letter.
- Visit a Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz in Quetta.
- Pay the Rs 350 fee at the counter and keep the receipt.
- Wait about 3 working days for the courier.
The same units register house staff for free. If you rent out a house, the steps to register a tenant with police or Levies in Balochistan are in a separate guide. A nationwide online system is also being planned, as the report on police character certificates going online explains.
Report a problem with police service
If a unit refuses a valid application or asks for extra money, you can complain. The portal lists feedback and complaint emails, and Balochistan Police runs an IGP complaint centre at 1715. The steps are in the guide on how to complain against police in Balochistan on 1715.
The Khidmat Markaz also issues learner driving permits. For that service, see how to get a driving licence in Balochistan.
Common questions about the Quetta character certificate
How much is a police character certificate in Balochistan?
The portal lists Rs 350, paid at a counter of the Police Mobile Khidmat Markaz. Keep the receipt.
How long does it take?
The portal says 3 working days after the application date, with courier delivery. The courier time is not stated.
Can I apply if I live outside Quetta?
It is unclear. One page says Quetta residents only, with more districts to come, and another says any centre. Call (081) 9201315 before you travel.
Can a relative apply for me if I am abroad?
Yes. Any blood relative can submit the form with your authority letter, either stamped by the embassy or attested by two respectable persons who know you.
What is general police verification?
It is a certificate for job applications in Pakistan, and for checking house staff before hiring. It costs Rs 150, needs a CNIC and an affidavit, and takes 3 working days.
Is there an online form?
The portal asks you to complete a profile online. The pages we read describe applying at a unit, so confirm with the helpline whether you can file the whole application online.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 14 October 2026 on the Balochistan Police Khidmat Markaz portal. We did not visit a unit or apply, so we have not tested the fee or the wait. The Quetta-only wording and the all-Balochistan wording conflict on the portal, and we have not resolved it. Confirm with the helpline on (081) 9201315.
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