Many of us have encountered problems in the preparation of various documents. One of them is police clearance certificate . Previously (15 years ago), in order to obtain such a document, a citizen had to return to his country of residence for it. Later they began to receive it with direct official requests.
How the request is made
A certificate of no criminal record is a special document that is provided by the Ministry of Internal Affairs upon request, regardless of the location of the person who sent the request. Its registration is carried out on a special form, with a series and number, signature and seal of an authorized person.
Types of police clearance certificates
There are 2 types of such documents, depending on the territory of use:
1.in Ukraine - not subject to legalization;
2.international - additionally approved by apostille and notarized translation;
The expiration date depends on the type of certificate. Domestic is valid for 90 calendar days, while international is valid for 60.
Why do you need this help?
The presence of this certificate confirms that at the moment the citizen is not on the wanted list, is not prosecuted and does not appear to have been convicted. This gives permission to government agencies to successfully cooperate with this person.
A police clearance certificate is often necessary for entrepreneurs to participate in tenders, state acquisitions, and a loan for a large amount. Without such a certificate, there is no permit to work with hazardous substances, narcotic drugs. Also, this document is necessary for employers, in particular government agencies.
What documents are required to obtain a police clearance certificate?
To issue this certificate you need:
- Copies of all pages of the passport;
- A copy of the document confirming the change of name or surname, if this happened;
- A copy of your passport with a notarized translation if you are a foreign citizen.
