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Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026

Police certificate for Cape Verde

Criminal Record CertificateCertificado de Registo CriminalOnlineOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
Local name
Certificado de Registo Criminal
Issued by
Ministério da Justiça (Portal da Justiça)
How to apply
Request the certificate online on the Ministry of Justice citizen portal (service 'Certificado de Registo Criminal'), stating the purpose, then pay via a government payment slip (DUC).
Valid for
3 months from issueValid 3 months from the date of issue.
Notes
Covers citizens aged 16 or over. Valid 3 months from the date of issue.

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