A sizable amount of employers and establishments within Kenya, request for a Certificate of Good Conduct whenever they are considering applicants for employment opportunities. This is in order to check for and confirm authenticity.
Individuals interested in running for any public office or position and individuals interested in traveling abroad, will also need a Certificate of Good Conduct.
This article will show you how to get a Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya.
With no further ado, let’s get down to it!
Requirements For Getting A Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya
The following are the requirements you need to follow in order to get a Certificate of Good Conduct in Kenya;
- You must have a National ID Card.
- You must have an eCitizen account.
- You must be a Kenyan Citizen.
- You must be at least 18 years of age. If you are younger, you will need your guardian or parents’ eCitizen account and a birth certificate.
- The sum of 1,050 Kenyan Shillings.
- You must have copies of your identification details.
- You must have access to devices or facilities for printing.
The Application Process For Getting A Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya
To get a Certificate Of Good Conduct in Kenya, simply;
- Log on to the eCitizen portal via your eCitizen account. You can do so via this link: https://accounts.
ecitizen.go.ke/login - Once in, proceed to search for the Directorate of Criminal Investigations option.
- Next, select the ‘Get Service now’ option.
- Once done, click on the ‘Make application’ button.
- From the options available, choose the specific application you need which in this case, will be the Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Read and go through the instructions thoroughly, and then select the ‘Apply Now’ option.
- Proceed to fill in the information details that are required of you. These details include your location, where you would like to have your fingerprints taken, and specific dates. If you would like to edit the information you have provided, simply press or select ‘back’.
- Once done, submit the information you have selected.
- Next, you will be presented with a number of payment options including Safaricom’s M-Pesa immediately after you submit your information. Once you choose your preferred payment option, you will receive a prompt on your mobile device, which will enable you to complete your payment.
- After the payment has been confirmed, you will then be able to download the C24 form. The C24 form, is a fingerprint form that is made available after your payment has been confirmed.
- Next, proceed to print the C24 form that has been provided.
Do keep in mind that the documents can also be obtained from the DCI offices at Mazingira House, the DCI Headquarters at Kiambu Road, and from any Huduma Center in Kenya.
Submitting Your Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya
For the process of submitting your Certificate Of Good Conduct in Kenya, you need to;
- Come to their offices or Headquarters in person.
- Come with 2 copies of your payment receipt.
- The C24 form that must be printed on both sides of the A4 paper.
- A photocopy of your National ID card and the original as well.
You will then be directed to imprint your fingerprints on the C24 form.
Upon completion of the entire process, you will need to wait for a period of between 2 weeks to 4 weeks before your Certificate Of Good Conduct would be ready. Once the certificate is ready, you will receive a notification via text message. You will then be able to download your Certificate Of Good Conduct via the eCitizen Portal.
And there you have it! Basically everything you need to know about obtaining your very own or Certificate Of Good Conduct In Kenya
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