KRK certificate
Criminal record certificate in Poland
Need to confirm you have no criminal record, but aren’t sure how to request the certificate? We’ll advise on the right way to obtain it and help arrange the documents remotely.
- Applications for foreign nationals
- Obtain it through the court, an authorised representative or online
- Apostille and translation for use abroad
Price
Cost of obtaining a criminal record certificate
The price is for obtaining one document.
Criminal record certificate
Full-service assistance390 zł
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What is a criminal record certificate?
A criminal record certificate is an official document issued from Poland’s Krajowy Rejestr Karny (KRK), the National Criminal Register. Its official Polish name is zaświadczenie o niekaralności; it is also known as a KRK certificate.
What the certificate contains
The document states whether a person has a criminal record and whether any restrictions or prohibitions apply.
Where the certificate is issued
You can obtain the certificate through the Krajowy Rejestr Karny office at a court. The register is administered by the Polish Ministry of Justice.
What to prepare
Free consultation
Documents needed to obtain the certificate
A basic set of personal details and documents is usually enough to apply.
You will need your passport details, PESEL number if you have one, and your parents’ details.
If a representative applies for you, prepare a power of attorney.
When you may need a certificate
When do you need a criminal record certificate?
You may need the certificate when submitting documents to an institution in Poland or another country.
Employment
For employment and to confirm your record status to an employer.
Residence permit and visa
For applications for a residence permit, visa or other immigration procedures.
Citizenship and education
For citizenship applications, admission and study at official institutions.
Business
For business registration and procedures that require confirmation of good character.
Use abroad
A foreign institution may require an apostille and a translation of the certificate.
Urgent submission
When you need the document quickly for work, a visa, residence permit or citizenship application.
In-person application
How to obtain a certificate:
Free consultation
How to obtain a certificate:
in person or through a representative
You can apply in person at a court, through an authorised representative or with help from a legal services company without attending in person.
Prepare your details
Provide your passport details, PESEL number if available, and the information required for the KRK application.
Choose how to apply
Apply in person at a court or authorise a representative if you want to avoid queues.
Complete and pay for the application
You or your representative provide the required details and pay the application fee.
Receive the document
Collect the paper certificate in person or through a representative, or arrange delivery.
Electronic certificate
Free consultation
Apply for a criminal record certificate online from home
Online applications use ePUAP and Profil Zaufany (Trusted Profile). Payment is also made online.
An electronic certificate is not accepted in every case. Before ordering, confirm whether you need an electronic or paper document, an apostille or a translation.
ePUAP and Profil Zaufany
The applicant submits the request online through ePUAP using Profil Zaufany and pays online.
Electronic document
The electronic certificate is issued in XML format. Before applying, confirm with the receiving institution which document format it accepts.
For use abroad
We can help arrange an apostille for your certificate
If you submit a Polish criminal record certificate in another country, you may need an apostille from Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Authentication
An apostille confirms the authenticity of a document. Without it, the certificate may not be accepted abroad.
Additional translation
You may also need a sworn translation prepared by a Polish sworn translator for submission in another country.
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