Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026

Police certificate for Austria

Criminal Record CertificateStrafregisterbescheinigungOnlineIn personEmbassy or consulateOfficial page

Local name: Strafregisterbescheinigung
Issued by: Landespolizeidirektion / Polizeikommissariat, or the mayor (Bürgermeister) in municipalities without a police directorate; Austrian representation authorities abroad
How to apply: Apply online via oesterreich.gv.at with ID Austria or EU Login (certificate can be posted), or in person at the competent police authority or municipal office with ID.
From abroad: Apply at the competent Austrian representation authority (embassy/consulate); waiting times may be longer than in Austria.
Fee: €26In person at an authority. Online (ID Austria / EU Login): EUR 18. Special certificates (child and youth welfare, care, terrorism offences): EUR 29. Free for volunteer work with approved organisations.
Processing time: Usually a few minutes at many authorities; about 10 days where the municipality has no direct register access
Valid for: 3 months from issueUsually must be no older than 3 months when submitted.
Notes: A representative can apply with written power of attorney, but the applicant must appear in person once. Usually must be no older than 3 months when submitted.

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