Certificate of Clearance (previously know as Certificate of No Criminal Conviction) is issued for immigration-related purposes only and is required for immigration to some countries. COC is issued to Singapore Citizens, who have resided in Singapore for more than six months and are above the age of 16.

You can obtain the application form from the Consular Section of the Singapore High Commission. You can then send the form directly to the COC Office in Singapore. For further information, please contact:

Head
Criminal Records, CID (COC)
Blk C
Police Cantonment Complex
391 New Bridge Road
Singapore 088762
Tel: (65) 6437 4561
E-Mail: qsm@singnet.gov.sg

Applicants who are in Singapore have to apply in person between 9.00 am and 12 noon, Monday to Friday, at:

COC Office
Blk D
Police Cantonment Complex
#02-01A
391 New Bridge Road
Singapore 088762

With effect from 18 Oct 2010, the Singapore Police Force has ceased issuing Certificate of Clearance (previously know as Certificate of Non-Criminal Conviction) to non-Singaporeans.