The criminal record certificate is a document that informs the existence, or not, of criminal records.

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This document can be requested in many situations, such as:

  •  To take office in public positions
  • Obtaining nationality
  • Residence authorization processes
  • Visa application, among others

Depending on the purpose of the document, the criminal record certificate may be required from different spheres:

I- certificate of criminal record of the civil police;
II- certificate of criminal record of the federal police;
III- certificate of criminal record of the state court;
IV- certificate of criminal record of the federal court.

Thus, it is essential that the applicant apply for the appropriate criminal record.

How much does it cost to issue a certificate of criminal record in Brazil?

Some certificates are free, others are not. We recommend that the applicant check in advance if there is any cost for issuing the intended certificate of criminal record.

How to apply for a certificate of criminal record in Brazil?

On the Internet or in person. Certain certificates of criminal record must be requested in person by the applicant or by its attorney.

What information and/or documents are needed to issue a certificate of
criminal record in Brazil?

As a rule, the following are requested:

  •  Personal data, such as the number of a document, Individual Taxpayer
  • Registration Number (CPF), full address and telephone number
  • Identification document
  • Proof of address (if the certificate is issued in person)
  • For immigrants, supplementary documents may be requested

Do I need consular legalization or apostille for my certificate of criminal
record to be accepted abroad?

Probably, yes.
To be accepted abroad, the documents issued in Brazil must hold an apostille
or a consular legalization, depending on the country where they will be presented.
Moreover, a translation of the document into the language of the country where it will be presented may be requested.

I am Brazilian and I need a certificate of criminal record to use abroad.
What should I do?

Request the certificate via Internet or through a third party. Apostille or legalization of the document must also be carried out.

I am a foreigner and I need to issue a certificate of criminal record in
Brazil to use abroad. What procedure should I adopt?

Request the certificate via Internet or through a third party. Apostille or legalization of the document must also be carried out.
Once the document is finished, our team will send it to the provided address.

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J&D Immigration is an expert in obtaining certificate of criminal record, with or without consular legalization and apostille.
If you are in Brazil or abroad, contact us to advise you in the process of issuing a certificate of criminal record in Brazil.