How to issue a criminal record certificate?

Find out how to issue a criminal record certificate and get yours now!

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You know that sheet we need to show that everything is ok with the law? So, we are talking about the criminal record certificate. 

This paper is a citizen's history from the police's perspective, showing whether there is anything registered in the person's name related to crimes. The federal police take care of this list and always update it. 

If you need this certificate or certificate for something, like a new job or any official situation, just ask for it, print it and use it. See the step by step below!

How do I obtain a criminal record certificate?

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The issuance of a criminal record certificate, a service offered free of charge by the Federal Police, is a facility for people to demonstrate that they have no pending issues with federal justice. 

This document is often requested by public or private entities as a form of proof. The request can be made conveniently through the federal government website.

To obtain the certificate, you must access the site and fill out an online form. 

Information such as full name, parents' name, personal document numbers such as identity, passport and CPF are required. 

After filling out, a simple click on the search button allows the Federal Police system to verify the data and release the certificate for printing immediately.

It is important to highlight that, even though it is not mandatory to include all documents in the form, the more information provided, the more complete the certificate will be. 

Data such as ID, CPF and mother's name are examples of information that help to compose the document.

It is worth remembering that the criminal record certificate is valid for 90 days. 

In addition to the Federal Police website, this document can also be obtained from the portals of state courts of justice, regional federal courts and state civil police.

Step by step filling out the form

For those who need help with issuing certificates from the Federal Police, here are some important tips to make this process easier:

1. First, access this website, but it is essential to check the local network connection. A stable internet can avoid many problems;

2. Next, it is important to allow pop-ups to open in the browser. This simple action can be crucial to access all necessary functionality;

3. If you continue to have problems accessing the service, remember that the Federal Police does not offer call center or telephone support for issues related to issuing certificates. To obtain assistance, the best option is to access the Fala.Br portal and initiate contact there;

4. If the situation is urgent, the ideal is to seek in-person assistance. This can be done at any decentralized unit of the Federal Police, which are available in different regions of the country and even abroad.

For specific questions about the service units, such as opening hours, the need for prior scheduling and other particularities, it is recommended to contact a Federal Police unit directly. 

Normally, the waiting time for assistance does not exceed 30 minutes, but this may vary depending on the unit.

All citizens can request the issuance of this document.

What is the difference between the state and federal criminal record certificate?

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People often need to show that they have no problems with the law, especially when they are looking for a job, wanting to participate in public tenders, seeking government benefits, doing financial business or in other situations where it is important to have a clean record. 

This is where the importance of the Criminal Clearance Certificate comes in.

This document is a guarantee that the person has no record of crimes in the Federal Court. However, it is good to know that this certificate only covers federal cases. 

If someone needs to prove their criminal status in the states, they will have to request similar documents from the state Courts of Justice. Each state has its own system for this.

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Bruna Cezario
Bruna Cezario
Digital content writer since 2019, I currently live in France, I have a degree in Administration from the University of São Paulo, passionate about travel, digital marketing and news. It is truly a pleasure to help you understand more about these subjects!