Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Timor-Leste
Criminal Record CertificateCertificado de Registo Criminal / Sertidaun Rejistu KriminalIn personOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- Certificado de Registo Criminal / Sertidaun Rejistu Kriminal
- Issued by
- Ministry of Justice, Directorate-General of Registry and Notary Services, National Directorate of Civil Identification and Criminal Record (Criminal Record Department)
- How to apply
- Submit the application form in person to the Criminal Record Department with valid Timorese ID card (or passport copy and valid visa/residence permit for foreigners), a domicile declaration and a coloured folder; renewals also bring the expired certificate.
- Notes
- Governed by Decree-Law 16/2003 (Criminal Record Regulation). Foreigners need a qualifying visa (work, study, temporary stay, dependant, business, residence). Contact: 77305880.
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- Fee, processing time and procedure from abroad not stated
- Office address not stated on the page; appointments may be via ajendamentu.mj.gov.tl (not confirmed for this service)
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