Guidelines for application of Certificate of Character



Overview

The Certificate of Character is governed by the Certificate of Character Act 2012 (No 18/2012). It is an official document issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions which states whether a person has previous convictions recorded against him/her.

Who may apply

Note: Applicant under 18 years should apply via their responsible party/relatives

  1. How to apply - Online

    2. Apply online through the web portal (https://ecertificateofcharacter.govmu.org/)

    Applicant should register on MauPass Portal (if not yet registered) https://maupass.govmu.org , prior to log-in to Certificate of Character Portal.

    The applicant may effect payment electronically as indicated in the Online Help manual for Certificate of Character or pay at the nearest Police Divisional Headquarters

    For online application, upon receipt of notification mail, the applicant may download a printable version

  2. How to apply - DHQ:

    3. Applicant wishing to apply in person may do at the nearest Police Divisional Headquarters.

    Contact no. Contact no.
    Piton DHQ 2641320 Port Louis South DHQ 2118917
    Rose Hill DHQ 4674408 Port Louis North DHQ 2171154
    Flacq DHQ 4011329 Moka Police Station 4320975
    Curepipe DHQ 6742922 Rose Belle DHQ 6274317
    Rodrigues DHQ 8311536

Opening Hours:
Mondays to Fridays 0900 hrs to 1400 hrs (Except for collection up to 1600 hrs)
On Saturdays 0900 hrs to 1100 hrs (Except for collection up to 1130 hrs)


The applicant will pay at the nearest Police Divisional Headquarters

Applicable Fees:
Rs 100/- Individuals
Rs 50/- Additional Individuals
Rs 300/- Companies

How to collect

The certificate of character can be collected at the District headquarters where application was made. For online application, upon receipt of notification mail, the applicant may download a printable version.