Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Iceland
Criminal Record CertificateSakavottorðOnlineIn personOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- Sakavottorð
- Issued by
- District Commissioners (Sýslumenn)
- How to apply
- Apply online at island.is with Icelandic electronic ID (age 15+); without Icelandic e-ID or kennitala, apply in person at a District Commissioner's office with valid ID.
- Fee
- ISK 3,800Paid by card when applying; non-refundable
- Processing time
- Digital certificate available immediately online
- Notes
- The digital certificate cannot be apostilled; for an apostille obtain a paper certificate from a District Commissioner's office and have it certified by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
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- Procedure for applicants abroad without Icelandic e-ID not stated
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