Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Romania
Criminal Record CertificateCertificat de cazier judiciarOnlineIn personEmbassy or consulateOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- Certificat de cazier judiciar
- Issued by
- Romanian Police (Ministry of Internal Affairs), criminal record service
- How to apply
- Romanian citizens can get a free electronic certificate instantly on the MAI HUB portal (hub.mai.gov.ro) with a validated account. Anyone can apply in person with original ID at a police unit with a criminal record counter, or by email signed with a qualified electronic signature.
- From abroad
- Apply through a Romanian embassy or consulate, which can also issue an 'adeverinta' with the legal value of a criminal record certificate (valid only abroad). A representative can apply with a power of attorney notarised by a Romanian mission or an apostilled notary.
- Fee
- FreeFree of charge
- Processing time
- Online: immediate. In person: on the spot or within 3 working days for Romanian citizens; about 30 days for foreign citizens
- Valid for
- 6 months from issueCertificate valid 6 months.
- Notes
- Online service is only for Romanian citizens. Certificate valid 6 months. Foreign nationals may need ECRIS checks with their home states.
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