How to consult a criminal record

Once the criminal record certificate has been issued, you can consult the document online using your access code.

The code is valid for 90 days from the certificate’s issue date.

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WHO CAN CONSULT THE CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE?

WHEN CAN YOU CONSULT THE CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE?

As soon as you have the access code, and for 90 days thereafter.

What are the documents and requirements to Certificado de Registo Criminal - consulta?

  • To consult a criminal record certificate, you must have the access code, which is provided at the bottom of the criminal record certificate that you wish to consult.

WHAT IS the PRICE TO CONSULT THE CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE?

  • It is free of charge. 

WHAT IS the DEADLINE TO CONSULT THE CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE?

The code for the criminal record certificate is valid for 90 days from the date of issue (the expiry date is stated on the physical certificate).

WHO CAN CONSULT THE CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE?

You can consult a criminal record certificate on the Online Criminal Record portal, via the ‘Browse Certificate’ tab.

You must enter the access code provided on the physical criminal record certificate whose online version you wish to consult.