{"id":215708,"date":"2023-07-29T10:02:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-29T07:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/?p=215708"},"modified":"2023-07-29T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T07:02:19","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-certificate-of-good-conduct-on-e-citizen-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-certificate-of-good-conduct-on-e-citizen-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Apply For A Certificate Of Good Conduct On e-Citizen In Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A certificate of good conduct, also known as a police clearance certificate, is a document that verifies an individual&#8217;s clean criminal record.<\/p>\n<p>This document holds significant importance for various purposes, such as employment applications, visa applications<a href=\"https:\/\/eaglenewsfeed.com\/11848-2a-certificate-of-good-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,<\/a> tender bidding, and obtaining a public service vehicle badge.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-certificate-of-good-conduct-on-e-citizen-in-kenya\/#To_apply_for_a_certificate_of_good_conduct_follow_these_steps\" title=\"To apply for a certificate of good conduct, follow these steps:\">To apply for a certificate of good conduct, follow these steps:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-for-a-certificate-of-good-conduct-on-e-citizen-in-kenya\/#For_applicants_outside_of_Kenya\" title=\"For applicants outside of Kenya\">For applicants outside of Kenya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Significance_of_a_Certificate_of_Good_Conduct_in_Kenya\"><\/span><strong>The Significance of a Certificate of Good Conduct in Kenya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Having a spotless criminal record is a testament to an individual&#8217;s exemplary behavior, reflecting their virtuous and upright character.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/how-to-apply-eacc-self-declaration-form-in-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Apply EACC Self Declaration Form in Kenya<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This attribute becomes invaluable when seeking various opportunities, including job positions, visas, tender contracts, or public service vehicle badges.<\/p>\n<p>For those engaging in tender services or vying for esteemed government positions, a certificate of good conduct is an essential prerequisite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility and Application Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following individuals are eligible to apply for a certificate of good conduct in Kenya:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kenyan citizens within and outside the country<\/li>\n<li>Foreign citizens, including aliens and refugees residing in Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_apply_for_a_certificate_of_good_conduct_follow_these_steps\"><\/span><strong>To apply for a certificate of good conduct, follow these steps:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an account on the e-Citizen portal or log in if you already have one. If you are under 18, you can use your parent&#8217;s or guardian&#8217;s account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations link and select &#8220;Get Services Now.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Read the instructions carefully and fill out the application form with your personal details and the reason for applying for the certificate.<\/li>\n<li>Pay the required fee of Ksh1,050 using your preferred mode of payment, such as M-Pesa, credit card, or debit card.<\/li>\n<li>You will receive a confirmation message and an invoice.<\/li>\n<li>Download and print two copies of the invoice and one copy of the C24 form on both sides of an A4 paper.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the nearest DCI office or Huduma Centre with your original ID card and its photocopy, the printed invoice and C24 form, and two passport-sized photos.<\/li>\n<li>At the office, you will be fingerprinted and issued with a waiting card.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for your certificate to be processed, and it will be sent to your downloads. This may take up to two weeks or more, depending on workload and resource availability.<\/li>\n<li>Your certificate of good conduct is valid for one year from the date of issue. You can renew it online following the same procedure as above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_applicants_outside_of_Kenya\"><\/span><strong>For applicants outside of Kenya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the C24 form.<\/li>\n<li>Take the downloaded C24 form to the nearest police station or any institution that can take your fingerprints.<\/li>\n<li>After taking fingerprints, put the form, copies of the invoice to prove payment, and two passport-sized photos into an envelope, seal it, and send it as a parcel to the DCI in Nairobi for uploading and processing.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, use a friend or relative in Nairobi to deliver the parcel to the DCI personnel for assistance in processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By following these steps, individuals can obtain a certificate of good conduct, which is a crucial document for various official purposes in Kenya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A certificate of good conduct, also known as a police clearance certificate, is a document that verifies an individual&#8217;s clean criminal record. This document holds significant importance for various purposes, such as employment applications, visa applications, tender bidding, and obtaining a public service vehicle badge. 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