Mauritius launches e-application for Certificate of Character

Mauritius has just launched the e-application for Certificate of Character. Henceforth, the public can submit their application for Certificate of Character electronically by accessing the link https://ecertificateofcharacter.govmu.org.

The applicant will be able to download his/her electronic copy of Certificate of Character after the authorities concerned have completed the process of the application.

The Certificate of Character is an official document issued by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) which states whether or not a person has previous convictions recorded against him/her in the Republic of Mauritius.

The project was announced in Budget 2019-2020 and has cost some Rs 4.5 million.

In 2011, the number of applications for Certificate of Character stood at 51 662. The number rose to 94,466 in 2022.

Source: GIS Mauritius