The Meaning of SKCK is Police Record Certificate, Know Its Function and How to Make It

Kapanlagi.com - When graduating and applying for a job, there are usually several things that must be prepared as requirements. In addition to a cover letter and CV, SKCK is also one of the requirements that companies often request. Therefore, it is important to know the meaning of SKCK, especially for those who will enter the workforce.

SKCK is an official letter issued by the police institution. In general, the meaning of SKCK is an abbreviation of Police Record Certificate. This letter is a guarantee from the police that someone has behaved well and has never been involved in criminal acts. With this letter, the company can assess the personal character and attitude of job applicants.

In addition to the meaning of SKCK, there are certainly many other important things related to this official letter, such as its function and how to make it. To find out more about SKCK, just check out the following review.

1. The Meaning of SKCK

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As mentioned earlier, the meaning of SKCK is an abbreviation for Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian, which translates to Police Record Certificate. As the name suggests, SKCK is officially issued by the Indonesian National Police (Polri). Before being known as SKCK, the Police Record Certificate was more commonly referred to as SKKB, which stands for Surat Keterangan Kelakuan Baik (Certificate of Good Conduct).

The SKCK contains an official statement that a person has a criminal record. In other words, SKCK serves as proof that the person whose identity is stated in the SKCK has good behavior.

It should be noted that the Police Record Certificate or SKCK is not valid forever. The meaning of SKCK is only valid for a period of six months, starting from the date of issuance. However, do not worry, before the validity period of the SKCK expires, the holder of the certificate can apply for an extension. However, the extension does not apply if the SKCK has been expired for more than one year.

2. Functions of SKCK

As mentioned earlier, SKCK is issued directly by the Indonesian National Police (Polri). Not only by the highest institution (Mabes Polri), but SKCK can also be issued by the police sector level (Polsek).

However, it should be noted that each level of the police institution issues different SKCKs. This difference affects the function or purpose of the issued SKCKs. Below are the functions of SKCK based on the issuing institution.

1. Polsek

SKCK issued by Polsek can be used for various purposes such as job applications, candidacy for village head, candidacy for village secretary, changing address, continuing education, and so on.

2. Polres

SKCK issued by Polres can be used for the purpose of registering candidates for district or city level legislative candidates, registering for CPNS (Civil Servant Candidate), registering for TNI/Polri members, candidacy for district or city level head, candidacy for other public officials, applying for firearm ownership, and job applications.

3. Polda

SKCK issued by Polda can be used for the purpose of job applications, applying for passports or visas for Indonesian citizens who will work abroad, registering as a notary, candidacy for public officials, continuing education, registering for provincial level legislative candidates and heads of regions.

4. Mabes Polri

SKCK issued by Mabes Polri can be used for the purpose of candidacy for President and Vice President, registering as a member of the Legislative, Executive, Judicial, and candidacy for members of central government institutions, issuing visas, obtaining permanent residence permits abroad, naturalization of citizenship, adoption of children for foreign applicants, and continuing education abroad.

3. Requirements for SKCK

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A. Requirements for Indonesian citizens (WNI)

1. Copy of ID card (KTP) showing the original KTP.

2. Copy of passport.

3. Copy of family card (KK).

4. Copy of birth certificate / recognition of birth / diploma.

5. Copy of other identity cards for those who do not have KTP yet.

6. 6 (six) color passport photos measuring 4 x 6 cm with a red background, dressed politely, showing the face, and for applicants wearing a hijab, the photo must show the whole face.

B. Requirements for foreigners (WNA)

1. Letter of application from sponsor, company, or institution that employs, uses, or is responsible for the foreigner.

2. Copy of ID card (KTP) and marriage certificate if the sponsor is the spouse of an Indonesian citizen (WNI).

3. Copy of passport.

4. Copy of Limited Stay Permit Card (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit Card (KITAP).

5. Copy of IMTA from the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration and Copy of Reporting Certificate (STM) from the Police.

6. 6 (six) color passport photos measuring 4 x 6 cm with a yellow background, dressed politely, showing the face, and for applicants wearing a hijab, the photo must show the whole face.

4. How to Make SKCK

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As mentioned earlier, SKCK stands for Police Record Certificate. This letter is issued by the Indonesian National Police. However, to obtain an SKCK, you do not have to go to the police station. The process of making an SKCK can now be done online. Here are the steps to make an SKCK online.

1. First, prepare various required documents in the form of scanned results.

2. If done, open the website https://skck.polri.go.id/

3. After entering the SKCK Online page. Then, click MENU in the upper right corner, then click FORM. REGISTRATION.

4. Fill in the data on the FORM as completely as possible, upload the required documents, and choose the payment method.

5. After selecting the payment method, click CONTINUE.

6. The requirements for making an SKCK online are not much different from making an SKCK offline, see the explanation below.

7. After the filling process is complete, you will receive a notification stating that the registration process has been successfully carried out. Print the notification as proof of picking up the letter at the local police station. Please note that the process of taking SKCK after online registration takes 3 days.

Those are some reviews about the meaning of SKCK along with its functions and how to make it. Hopefully useful and can increase knowledge.

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