Ecuador - Obtain police clearance certificate (Criminal Record Certificate)

ProcedureEdit

Non citizens/foriegners cannot apply for the police clearance certificate in Equador.

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Go to the website of the Ministry of Interior, select important criminal records certificates or go to the link link
Accept the terms and conditions of use in the given page.
Please follow the prompt and enter the Identity card or passport number as the case may be. Finally hit “next” to get the next screen.
Please follow the screen prompt to apply.
This online application will be processed by the respective department to issue the certificate as per applicable norms.

Applying process in Ecuador for citizen

a. Apply In-Person

To Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, the applicant has to approach the Office of Archivo Central (Police central archive) link
The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
The applicant has to visit the office to get the clearance certificate.
This entire process can be completed within 15 - 20 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Applying process - overseas for citizens.

a. Apply through embassy or consulate

Applicant can apply at their nearest embassy or consulate in person. Link to locate the embassy or consulate: link
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.

b. Apply through representative

Applicant shall mandate an authorized representative (relative in Ecuador) to apply on their behalf to obtain PCC from Jefaturas (Police Headquarters) or Subjefaturas Provinciales de la Policia Judicial (regional police stations).
Link for contact: link
The mandated person should be entrusted with the written authorization.
Application forms can be obtained from the respective office on visit or can be downloaded online.
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 upon notification or issued as per norms.

Note: Representative should carry the following while applying.

written authorization
ID card or passport.

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
Valid passport.
Cedula de Identidad (ID)

In general

Application form
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
Authorisation for representative (must be a relative)
proof of relationship.
A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
Passport-size photos.
Birth certificate (as per requirement).

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

The Office of Archivo Central (Police central archive)
Ave. Cuenca and Mideros St,
Quito.
Telephone: 593 - 2 244 7070.

Contacts: link and link2

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 18 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 18 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

No fee for online process.
A fee of $17.00 (around £11).
Fee/charge varies for case to case. Updated fee requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

3 months.
Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

Certificado de Antecedentes Penales online

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

2 working days.
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

Local Requests: You should obtain the Certificado de Antecedentes Personales by presenting yourself at the Archivo Central de la Polica Nacional located at Avenida Amazonas y Roca, Edificio Rio Amazonas, First Floor.

You are required to present the following:

your National Identity Card (Cdula de Identidad) (for Ecuadorians and non-national residents of Ecuador);
your original passport (for non-nationals);
one color photograph, size 35x45 mm; and
the processing fee of $5 USD payable in cash.

Non-Local Requests: You should obtain the Certificado de Antecedentes Personales by obtaining a power of attorney authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of Ecuador in your country of residence. You must give your representative residing in Ecuador to complete the application on your behalf. Your representative must present the power of attorney at the Archivo Central de la Polica Nacional located at Avenida Amazonas y Roca, Edificio Rio Amazonas, First Floor.

This power of attorney must include:

a photocopy of the your national identity card and passport bio data page;
a photocopy of the national identity card or passport bio data page of your representative;
one color photograph of you, size 35x45 mm; and
the processing fee of $5 USD payable in cash.

Required InformationEdit

Name of the Applicant
Date of Birth
Gender
Marital Status
Passport Number
Date of Issue
Date of Expiry
Place of Issue

Need for the DocumentEdit

By Executive Order No. 1166, issued on May 17 2014, the Police Record issued by the Judicial Police, whose term was three months (90 days) and valued at $ 5 was replaced by the Criminal Record Certificate, document that the Ministry of Interior will issue free.

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.

It is the applicants responsibility to contact the relevant authorities to obtain the necessary police certificates or clearances. Each countrys procedures are different. Applicants may have to apply to more than one level of government or more than one agency - municipal, provincial, state, federal and the police, courts or similar governmental agencies for the police certificate. If a police certificate cannot be obtained from any of the countries on the list, provide a written explanation why and an original letter from the police authority confirming that it will not issue a certificate.

Information which might helpEdit

Relevant document: Certificado de Antecedentes Personales (CAP)' or Record Policial.

Citizens (over 18 years of age) living in Ecuador: Apply in person to: Policia Nacional del Ecuador, Direccion Nacional de la Policia Nacional, Jefaturas y Subjefaturas Provinciales de la Policia Judicial.

Citizens (over 18 years of age) living in Ecuador provide: Cedula de Identidad (ID) or passport, a passport size photo.

Citizens (over 18 years of age) not living in Ecuador: Apply to the nearest Ecuadorian consulate (Agregaduria de Policia if available in the consulate).

Citizens (over 18 years of age) not living in Ecuador provide: Cedula de Identidad (ID), passport.

Fee: payable.

You can also authorise a relative to obtain the certificate on your behalf. You need to provide a Poder Notarial form and your ID (cedula) as proof of relationship. This form may be issued at a cost of US$17.00 payable at Puente Portete Y Avenida Barcelona S/N, in Guayaquil, or at the Office of Archivo Central (Police central archive) located at Av Amazonas y Vicente Ramon Roca Quito.

Note: certificates are not available for foreigners who live in or have lived in Ecuador.

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