Publication date: 22.05.2024
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Get a certificate of criminal record
A criminal record certificate is an official document that confirms the absence or presence of a person's criminal record. This document may be needed for various purposes, such as employment, visa processing, participation in tenders, etc. You can order a certificate of criminal record in Ukraine in several ways:
1. Online through the Diya web portal
1.1. Registration and login: Register or log in to the Diya portal (https://diia.gov.ua/) using an electronic signature or BankID.
1.2. Search for a service: In the "Services" section, find and select the "Certificate of criminal record" service.
1.3. Filling out the application: Fill the online application form with all the required details.
1.4. Payment: Pay for the service if it is paid for (usually free, but there may be administrative fees depending on the terms of the service).
1.5. Obtaining a certificate: After the application has been processed, the certificate can be downloaded from the portal or received in electronic form at the specified e-mail address.
2. Through the Center for the Provision of Administrative Services.
2.1. Find the nearest Center for the provision of administrative services: Find out the address and working hours of the nearest Center for the provision of administrative services.
2.2. Filling out the form: Take your passport or ID card with you and fill out the application form for a criminal record certificate.
2.3. Submitting an application: Submit an application together with a copy of your passport (identification code) to an employee of the National Center for Social Security.
2.4. Obtaining a certificate: After processing your application (the deadline depends on local conditions), obtain a certificate from Center for the provision of administrative services.
3. Through the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ministry of Internal Affairs)
3.1.Visit the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs: On the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (https://mvs.gov.ua/), find the section dedicated to certificates of criminal record.
3.2. Filling the online application: Fill the online form with the required details.
3.3. Application and payment: Follow the instructions for application and payment (if applicable).
3.4. Obtaining a certificate: Obtain a certificate in the specified way (by e-mail, mail or in person at the Ministry of Internal Affairs department).
Necessary documents:
- Passport or ID card;
- Identification code (if necessary);
- Application for obtaining a certificate (filled out on the spot or online).
Ordering a certificate of criminal record is quite simple if you follow the indicated steps and choose a method of obtaining it that is convenient for you.
Usually, a criminal record certificate is issued by the internal affairs authorities or the police authorities where you live or where you have had a criminal record. However, in some cases, particularly for use in foreign affairs or for visa or immigration applications, some embassies may accept documents with a clean criminal record application.
If you are outside of Ukraine and need a criminal record certificate to apply for a visa or other international procedures, first of all, make sure that the embassy or consular office of Ukraine in your country accepts such applications.
