Chile - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct Or Criminal Record)

ProcedureEdit

PROCESS FOR CITIZENS & NON CITIZENS OF CHILE – FOR BOTH WHO LIVE IN CHILE AND OVERSEAS:

I. Apply in Chile

a. Apply in-person with your “RUT” or your “RUN”

Applicant shall apply in-person at office of the Registro Civil e Identification to obtain PCC. The RUT is thus your Chilean tax ID number, while the RUN is your civil register ID number.
Link for contact: Civil Registry Office
Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office on visit.
Please follow as per authorities guidelines and submit the completed application along with documents. Applicant should pay for any charges if required as advised.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in-person upon notification or issued as per norms.

Note:

Those who are unwell can apply through representative.
The representative should apply with the following documents
ID card or passport.
Notarized authorization to a 3rd party representative

II. Apply in Chile & overseas

a. Apply Online - Chile Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct Or Criminal Record) Online with Images

In order to apply for PCC online, applicant has to reach the online portal: Apply Online
In the given page, please click the “Background” tab to get drop down list and click the box against “Certificate Background Particular Purposes” to get the authentication page.
Applicant shall enter the “RUN” details and password as prompted and hit the authenticate button to reach the next page for applying online.
If you are a new user, then use the respective option to get the credentials by registering and then authenticate.
This application will be processed further.
Certificate will be delivered as per the mode applicable.

III. Applying process – overseas

a. Apply at Chile embassy or consulate in-person

Applicant can apply at their nearest embassy or consulate in person. Link to locate the embassy or consulate: consulate List
Application form can be obtained from the embassy or consulate.
Call the office and fix appointment for personal visit. Also find out the details for this procedure.
On the scheduled date, go to the office with all the document in original and in copy. Please follow as per officer guidelines to process your application.
This application will be processed by the respective department. The completed certificates are forwarded to the concern.
Applicant shall collect the certificate with the respective office upon notification or can get it delivered as per norms applicable.

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Identity proof(driving license, passport etc).
Residence proof.
RUT “Rol Único Tributario” (taxation unique contributor roll identification number)
RUN “Rol Único Nacional” (National Identification Number)

Foreign national

A copy of your passport while living in Chile.
A copy of your permit of stay in Chile, passport number and place of issue as well.
Copies of your passport page with your Chile visa or of the document with address in Chile.

In general

Application form.
Applicable fees.
Valid passport (attested copy as per requirement)
Valid citizen proof (respective ID’s issued by respective nation)
The reason for your request
Passport size photographs
Birth certificate
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal)
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application).
Self-addressed return envelope.
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
Notarized authorization to a 3rd party representative

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Civil registration and identification,
Hipódromo Chile 1750, Santiago,
Independencia, Región Metropolitana.
Phone: 600 370 2000 / (National Directorate-2261 15001)

Contacts: offices & Consulates

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

FeesEdit

Fees $1,050 CLP (excluding online fees)
Charges for stamps and other requirement varies for case to case. Updated charges requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Valid for 30 and 60 days
Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

Online Services

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

Processing TimeEdit

On the same day for online process.
In case of other procedure Minimum 5 days excluding delivery.
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

Chilean citizens who apply for police certificates in Chile must do so in person at the Civil Registry and the certificate is delivered immediately. In Santiago, the Civil Registry is located at Huerfanos 1560, and the business hours are Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 15:30. Applicants must carry their valid Chilean Identification Card (Cedula Nacional de Identidad).

Chilean citizens abroad may apply through the nearest Chilean Consulate, which will forward the application to the Civil Registry. Foreigners resident in Chile who have a Chilean Identity Card follow the same procedures as Chilean citizens. There may be a fee for this service.

Required InformationEdit

Full Name
Father's Name
Mother's Name
Hometown / State
Nationality
Date of Birth
Job Number CPF
Residential address
Neighborhood
Town
Phone

Need for the DocumentEdit

A police certificate is an official document issued by police or government agency of a country to state and enumerate any criminal records that the applicant may have. Criminal records may include arrest, conviction, and possibly criminal proceedings.

It is also known as good citizen certificate, good conduct certificate, police clearance certificate, or judicial record extracts.

Information which might helpEdit

If you are a citizen of Chile:
- If you live in Chile:
  - You can apply in person at any office of the Registro Civil e Identification, with your RUT or online with Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificacion (available in Spanish only).
  - Applicants residing in Chile who are indisposed may provide a notarized authorization to a 3rd party representative to apply on their behalf.
- If you live outside Chile:
  - You can apply for a Certificado de Antecedentes para Fines Especiales and an original Hoja de vida del Conductor at your nearest Chilean embassy or consulate or online at Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificacin (available in Spanish only) with your RUT.
If you are not a citizen of Chile:
- If you live in Chile:
  - You can apply in person at any office of the Registro Civil e Identification, with your RUT or online with Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificacion (available in Spanish only).
  - Applicants residing in Chile who are indisposed may provide a notarized authorization to a 3rd party representative to apply on their behalf.
- If you live outside of Chile:
  - You can apply for a Certificado de Antecedentes para Fines Especiales and an original Hoja de vida del Conductor at your nearest Chilean embassy or consulate or online at Servicio de Registro Civil e Identificacin (available in Spanish only) with your RUT.

External LinksEdit

Civil Registry and Identification

Chile Abroad

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

OthersEdit

The certificate of all criminal history annotations that have not been eliminated or omitted according to current regulations appear. Given this, you can find a in a certified background the following notations:

Convictions third time for misdemeanors.
Conviction for first time offense under Articles 494 No. 19, No. 21 495 and 494 bis of the Penal Code, criminal record when it opens.
Conviction for simple offenses, torts and crimes.