Apostille extract (certificate) about the absence or presence of a criminal record

Apostille extract (certificate) about the absence or presence of a criminal record

A criminal record certificateis a document of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, which is a confirmation of the absence of a criminal record of the applicant.

Why a criminal record statement is needed?

Often, when applying for a job abroad, you may be required to provide a certificate of criminal record, when obtaining a visa to a particular country, when obtaining citizenship, etc.

What is the difference between a criminal record extract and a certificate?

The form of the document has changed significantly, namely it has lost its validity, so now the document is valid only in the form of an extract.
Where to put an apostille on a certificate of criminal record?

From January 1, 2023, in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated May 27, 2022 No. 631 "On Amendments to Clause 1 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 61 dated January 18, 2003", the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has been authorized to affix an apostille on official documents , issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, its territorial bodies for the provision of service services and separate points of registration of a qualified provider of electronic trust services - the accredited key certification center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.

Is it possible to put an apostille on an extract about a criminal record from the Дія application?

Only original extracts from the information-analytical system "According to the information on bringing a person to criminal responsibility and the existence of a criminal record", which are formed in paper form and contain a wet seal of the issuing authority (if the information is indicated on both pages of one sheet, the seal must be affixed) are subject to apostille each page) and the signature of its responsible person.

How to put an apostille on a certificate of criminal record?

To affix an apostille to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, you must submit:
• the original of the completed Application for affixing an apostille;
• the original of the document to be certified by an apostille (in paper form);
• the original receipt from a banking institution for payment of services for affixing an apostille or a copy of a document confirming the right to be exempted from payment for the service.

An application for affixing an apostille together with the original receipt from a banking institution for payment of services for affixing an apostille can be submitted simultaneously with the submission of a request to receive an extract on criminal liability, absence (presence) of a criminal record or restrictions provided for by the criminal procedural legislation of Ukraine.

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