How much does a Certificate of Good Conduct cost in Kenya?
Last updated 27 October 2026
The Certificate of Good Conduct has one set government fee, paid on eCitizen — but the real cost of getting one also includes fingerprint capture, travel and your time. Here is the full picture so there are no surprises.
The government fee
The DCI charges a single application fee for the Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Clearance Certificate), paid online when you apply through eCitizen. The long-standing fee has been KES 1,050, but eCitizen service charges are reviewed from time to time, so always confirm the amount shown on your own application before you pay.
Costs people forget to budget for
- Fingerprint capture — taken in person at a DCI office or Huduma Centre on the official form.
- Travel to and from the fingerprint centre.
- Passport photos, if the centre you visit asks for them.
- Your time — the trip plus the processing wait.
- A repeat trip if fingerprints are rejected for quality.
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How to pay, step by step
- 1
Start the application on eCitizen
Log in to eCitizen, open the DCI Police Clearance Certificate service and begin a new application.
- 2
Check the fee shown
eCitizen displays the current application fee before payment. Confirm the amount on screen rather than relying on an older figure.
- 3
Pay online
Pay with M-Pesa or the other options eCitizen offers, and keep the payment confirmation, invoice or QR code.
- 4
Attend fingerprint capture
Take your original National ID to a designated DCI office or Huduma Centre for fingerprints on the official form.
Is it cheaper to apply yourself?
Yes. Applying directly on eCitizen means you only pay the official fee. Agents who offer to "fast-track" a certificate usually just add a markup on top of the same government process, so apply yourself where you can.
What a good conduct check does not cover
The certificate only reflects a criminal record at a point in time. If you are an employer, pairing it with verified identity (IPRS), references and — where relevant — CRB or academic checks gives a far fuller picture than the certificate alone.
The KES 1,050 figure is the long-standing DCI fee but eCitizen charges change over time — always confirm the amount shown on your own application before paying.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Certificate of Good Conduct in Kenya?
It is a single government fee paid on eCitizen — long held at KES 1,050 — plus the cost of getting to a fingerprint centre. Confirm the current fee on your eCitizen application, as service charges are reviewed periodically.
Can I pay with M-Pesa?
Yes. eCitizen accepts M-Pesa and other payment options. Keep the confirmation in case you need to prove payment later.
Do I pay again if I need to renew it?
Yes. A Certificate of Good Conduct reflects your record at the time it was issued, so a fresh application — and a fresh fee — is needed each time you need a current one.
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