Denmark - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Apply Online - Denmark Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate Online with Images

To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to make an online application via – link
The applicant has to read all the details from the following page.
If the applicant is a user of NemID, the applicant has to click the “Request certificate online with NemID”
The applicant has to enter the user ID and click the “Continue” button.
Followed by entering the password and clicking the “Continue” button.
Now the applicant has to select the “Police Clearance Certificate”.
Enter all the necessary details in the application form.
Also, upload all the necessary documents which are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
After completing all the details click the “Submit” button.
There is no fee for obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate.
The concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
Once the process gets completed, the officer will contact the applicant.
After completing the process, the applicant will get the certificate from the office or through the mail.
This entire process can be completed within a week days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Applying process in Denmark for citizens.

a. Apply In-Person

Police Clearance Certificate can be applied at your nearest police station.
Link for contact: link
Applicant can use the above link to locate the police station for applying.
Go to the respective office. Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
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 or will be delivered through mail upon notification or issued as per norms.

Applying process – for non citizens in Denmark also applicable for overseas citizens and non citizens.

a. Apply through mail(post)

Those who are registered with the “National Registry of Denmark” can apply with the “the Commissioner of Police in Denmark” to obtain the PCC through mail(post).
Please attach the completed application, required document and fee paid details and…
Mail(post) these set of documents to:

Rigspolitiet,

Center fro Almen Jura,

Kriminalregisteret, Polititovert 14,

1789 Copenhagen W, Denmark.

Tel: +45 35 21 62 16 / Fax: +45 35 21 02 20

Email [email protected]

This application received will be processed by respective department. The certificate will be delivered to the applicant as per norms.

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Valid passport.
Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)

Foreign national

A copy of your passport while living in Denmark.
A copy of your permit of stay in Denmark, passport number and place of issue as well.
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).

In general

Application form
NemID
Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
Details “National Registry of Denmark”
Passport-size photos.
Birth certificate (as per requirement).

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Rigspolitiet,
Center fro Almen Jura,
Kriminalregisteret, Polititovert 14,
1789 Copenhagen W, Denmark.
Tel: +45 35 21 62 16 / Fax: +45 35 21 02 20
Email [email protected]

Contacts: link and link

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 is not required.
Charge varies for case to case. Updated charge requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.

Sample DocumentsEdit

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

Processing TimeEdit

Applying in-person, turnaround is instant.
10 to 15 days while applied through mail(post)
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

You may only book two private criminal records within a day and five private criminal records within 14 days. If you also order private criminal records in several languages, it counts as only one criminal record. You can request for a copy of your private criminal record in two ways: in person, by going to any police station or you can obtain a copy digitally.

Required InformationEdit

Your full name
Your date and place of birth
Your current residential addresses
The purpose of the request

Need for the DocumentEdit

A police certificate is an official document issued by police or government agency of a country to enumerate any criminal records that the applicant may or may not have. Criminal records may include arrest, conviction, and possibly criminal proceedings.

As an individual, you may request a copy of your private criminal record. This document shows infringements relating to Criminal Law (judgments, fines, disqualifications and settlement including conditions), Law on Narcotics (judgments and settlement including conditions) and Law on Residency (judgments and settlement of terms). You can request a copy of the criminal record written in Danish, English, German, French and Spanish, if the criminal record is not clean, it will be sent only in Danish

Following are procedures on how to obtain a Police Clearance or Criminal Record.

Information which might helpEdit

The table will show you how long an offense remains on your criminal record.

External LinksEdit

Danish Police Website:

https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/straffeattest/privat_straffeattest/

OthersEdit

Faxing in an application to the fax number listed may not result in any response from this office.