Get a police record

Pay first, then apply and book your fingerprint appointment online.

✓ Links tested 13 Nov 2026 · Facts checked 24 Oct 2026

Opens the official government site.

Who can do this

Anyone who needs a Police Certificate for a job, visa or travel.

Your TRN
The payment receipt (in your own name)
A valid ID: passport, National ID or driver’s licence. For use overseas, bring your passport.
One passport photo (not certified, not embossed)
Phone photos of yourself, your receipt and your ID to upload

Tick things off as you gather them.

Pay online through TAJ, the TAJ mobile app, or at any tax office.
Apply on the police certificate site (PCAMS) and pick your appointment.
Print the application form in colour.
Go to your appointment with the printout, receipt, TRN, ID and photo. Dress neatly: no tank tops, spaghetti straps or hats.
Check your email. It tells you where to collect your record.

Regular (21 working days): $3,000. Express (5 working days): $6,000. Next day (Kingston only): $8,000.

5 or 21 working days. Missing your appointment can send you back in the queue.

Criminal Records Office, 56 Duke Street, Kingston: 876-922-0125. Summit, St James: 876-224-1012. Pompano Bay, St Mary: 876-975-5066. May Pen, Clarendon: 876-224-1014.