Police certificatesLast checked October 21, 2026
Police certificate for Greece
Copy of Criminal RecordΑντίγραφο Ποινικού ΜητρώουOnlineIn personBy postOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- Αντίγραφο Ποινικού Μητρώου
- Issued by
- Ministry of Justice (Criminal Records Department)
- How to apply
- Apply online through gov.gr (TAXISnet codes) or the ncris.gov.gr portal, and receive the copy in the gov.gr inbox. In person, apply at a Citizen Service Centre (KEP), at the Criminal Records Department of a Public Prosecutor's Office at the Court of First Instance, or at the Ministry of Justice central service. If it cannot be issued electronically, a myKEPlive video call with a KEP employee can be booked.
- Fee
- FreeFree of charge
- Processing time
- Estimated 3 days
- Valid for
- 3 months from issueCopies are usually accepted as valid for 3 months.
- Notes
- The applicant may apply, or a third party with a legitimate interest and a power of attorney certified by a public authority. An SMS is sent when the copy is issued. Copies are usually accepted as valid for 3 months.
Not confirmed
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Check the official page.
- Applying through Greek consulates abroad is not described on the official page; gov.gr, ministryofjustice.gr and mfa.gr return HTTP 403.
- The page lists 'in person or by post' as submission methods but does not describe a postal process.
- Apostille not mentioned.
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