Police certificatesLast checked October 21, 2026
Police certificate for Moldova
Criminal Record CertificateCertificat de cazier judiciarOnlineEmbassy or consulateBy postIn personOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- Certificat de cazier judiciar
- Issued by
- Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova; certificates abroad issued by Moldovan embassies based on MAI data
- How to apply
- Apply online on the government e-services portal under the Ministry of Internal Affairs (eservicii.gov.md/mai/sti). The document can be delivered through the MDelivery service and an apostille can be requested.
- From abroad
- Apply at a Moldovan embassy or consulate (appointment required for in-person applications) or, at some missions such as Washington, by post with a prepaid return envelope. Bring a valid Moldovan ID or passport (foreigners: national passport), the application form and proof of the consular fee. Online orders can also be delivered abroad through MDelivery.
- Fee
- $34Consular fee at the Embassy in the USA; EUR 25 at the Embassy in Romania. Fees vary by mission.
- Processing time
- About 10 working days at the Embassy in the USA (excluding delivery); about 10 calendar days at the Embassy in Romania
- Valid for
- 90 days from issueValid 90 days from issue and cannot be extended (Embassy in Romania).
- Notes
- Moldovan citizens and foreign nationals can apply. Standard or detailed certificate, in Romanian or English. Valid 90 days from issue and cannot be extended (Embassy in Romania). Certificates issued by a mission are not apostilled and, per the Embassy in Romania, need no legalisation.
Not confirmed
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- In-country fee, processing time and in-person service points not confirmed; servicii.gov.md service pages redirect to a login modal.
- Validity rule taken from the Embassy in Romania; other missions may differ.
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