The certificate of Criminal Record shows the existence/absence of a criminal record.
Who can request a Criminal Record?
The certificate of criminal record is issued by the criminal identification services of the Ministry of Justice.
- The person who needs the criminal record;
- The ascendants, in relation to minor descendants, absent from the country or unable to apply;
- A third party authorised in writing;
- The guardian or guardian of incapable.
The certificate of criminal record is issued by the criminal identification services of the Ministry of Justice.
How to apply for a Criminal Record certificate if you are abroad?
Online request of Criminal Record
Online request of Criminal Record
- Through the website https://registocriminal.justica.gov.pt/;
- No intervention by the Consulate in these requests is necessary;
- Recognition of applicants' signatures on applications is not required.
Request the Criminal Record by mail
Download here the form needed to request the Criminal Record to the Ministry of Justice. This form must be sent to:
Direcção-Geral da Administração da Justiça
Serviços de Identificação Criminal
Av. D. João II, n.º 1.08.01, D/E – Pisos 0 e 9º ao 14º
1990-097 Lisboa
Download here the form needed to request the Criminal Record to the Ministry of Justice. This form must be sent to:
Direcção-Geral da Administração da Justiça
Serviços de Identificação Criminal
Av. D. João II, n.º 1.08.01, D/E – Pisos 0 e 9º ao 14º
1990-097 Lisboa
With the documents:
- Copy of the citizen's card or valid identity card, or Passport, if you are a foreigner;
- Proof of payment of 8,25€. You can pay in cash, cheque issued by a bank with representation in Portugal.
Request the Criminal Record by third parties
Devidamente autorizado por escrito, o Registo Criminal pode ser pedido por terceiros em Portugal num balcão dos Serviços de Identificação Criminal, numa Unidade Central ou Juízo de Proximidade de Secretarias de Tribunais de Comarca, num Espaço Cidadão ou numa Lojas da Rede Integrada de Apoio ao Cidadão da Região Autónoma dos Açores.
If duly authorised in writing, the Criminal Record may be requested by third parties in Portugal at a branch of the Criminal Identification Services, at a Central Unit or District Court Office, in a Public Space or in a Store of the Integrated Support Network for Citizens of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
Devidamente autorizado por escrito, o Registo Criminal pode ser pedido por terceiros em Portugal num balcão dos Serviços de Identificação Criminal, numa Unidade Central ou Juízo de Proximidade de Secretarias de Tribunais de Comarca, num Espaço Cidadão ou numa Lojas da Rede Integrada de Apoio ao Cidadão da Região Autónoma dos Açores.
If duly authorised in writing, the Criminal Record may be requested by third parties in Portugal at a branch of the Criminal Identification Services, at a Central Unit or District Court Office, in a Public Space or in a Store of the Integrated Support Network for Citizens of the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
Request the Criminal Record at the Consulate
The certificate of criminal record is delivered on the day of booking.
How to book an appointment?
You must make your reservation by email: consulado.londres@mne.pt
What documents should I bring?
How much will it cost?
The value of the Criminal Record certificate requested in person at the Consulate is: £4.58
The certificate of criminal record is delivered on the day of booking.
How to book an appointment?
You must make your reservation by email: consulado.londres@mne.pt
What documents should I bring?
- Valid Citizen Card;
- Phone.
How much will it cost?
The value of the Criminal Record certificate requested in person at the Consulate is: £4.58