The section generally provides scientific evidence in matters involving documents in both criminal and civil cases. The laboratory provides National Forensic Document Examination Services to all geographical regions of the National Police Service, and other government agencies within the republic as well as private companies and individuals.

Functions 

• Analysis of handwritings and signatures 
• Analysis of stamp and seal impressions 
• Analysis of inks and papers 
• Examination of travel documents; passports, visas, temporary travel permits among others
• Examination of currencies (counterfeit) 
• Analysis of computer and typewriter prints 
• Examination of perforated, burnt and indented documents 
• Examination of erasures, alteration and obliterations. 
• Giving lectures in both police and government institutions 
• Advising police officers on techniques of Forensic investigation 
• Support prosecution processes in law courts as expert witnesses.