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==Procedure==
'''Applying process in Belgium.''' 
:'''a. Apply In-Person''' 
#PCC can be applied at Federal Public Service - Justice.
#Link for contact: [https://justice.belgium.be/fr/contact service public federal]
#Application forms can be obtained from the respective office or can be downloaded from this link: [https://justice.belgium.be/fr/themes_et_dossiers/documents/demander_des_documents/extrait_de_casier_judiciaire Criminal record extract]
#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.
#Adress:
::'''Federal Public Service Justice,''' 
::Service du Casier judiciaire central,
::Boulevard de Waterloo 80, 1000 Brussels – Belgium.
::Fax +32 (0)2.552.27.82
::Ph +32(0)2.552.27.47 (French)/+32(0)2.522.27.48 (Dutch,Eng)
 
'''Applying process - overseas.''' 
:'''a. Apply through mail(post), fax or email''' 
#Applicant has to apply with the Federal Public Service Justice to obtain the PCC through mail(post)/fax/email.
#Applicant has to fill the application form as obtained from the following link.: [https://justice.belgium.be/fr/themes_et_dossiers/documents/demander_des_documents/extrait_de_casier_judiciaire Criminal record extract]
#Once the application is filled in, please attach the completed application, required document and fee paid details.
#Mail(post) these set of documents to the address provided below.
#This application received will be processed by respective department.
#The certificate will be delivered to the applicant as per norms.
#Address:
::'''Federal Public Service Justice,''' 
::Service du Casier judiciaire central,
::Boulevard de Waterloo 80, 1000 Brussels – Belgium.
::Ph +32(0)2.552.27.47 (French)/+32(0)2.522.27.48 (Dutch,Eng)
::Fax +32 (0)2.552.27.82
::e-mail: strafregister@just.fgov.be or casierjudiciaire@just.fgov.be

==Required Documents==
'''Country specific''' 
*Valid identity document (identity card, passport, driving license).
*Valid passport.
*Citizen proof/Document of National Identity (DNI)
*Photocopy of Belgian ID card
 
'''Foreign national''' 
*A copy of your passport while living in Belgium.
*A copy of your permit of stay in Belgium, 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 : [https://justice.belgium.be/fr/themes_et_dossiers/documents/demander_des_documents/extrait_de_casier_judiciaire Criminal record extract]
*Valid citizen proof with photo (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
*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)
*A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
*Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated)
*A full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized authority.
*Passport-size photos.
*Purpose of request
*Birth certificate (as per requirement).

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Federal Public Service Justice,''' 
Service du Casier judiciaire central, 
Boulevard de Waterloo 80, 1000 Brussels – Belgium. 
Ph +32(0)2.552.27.47 (French)/+32(0)2.522.27.48 (Dutch,Eng) 
Fax +32 (0)2.552.27.82 
e-mail: strafregister@just.fgov.be or casierjudiciaire@just.fgov.be 

Contacts: [https://justitie.belgium.be/nl/contacteer_ons] and [https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/embassies_and_consulates Embassy and consulate] 

==Eligibility==
*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.

==Fees==
No fees but charge varies for case to case. Updated charges requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

==Validity==
Validity norms vary from country to country.

==Documents to Use==
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==Sample Documents==
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==Processing Time==
*Certificates are issued immediately when apply in person.
*Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

''Note: a delay of one week for documents being intended to serve abroad and for which a signature of the Mayor is required.''

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==Instructions==
*You need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence.
*To obtain a Belgian copy of a criminal record (extrait de casier judiciaire/uittreksel uit het strafregister), you need to send a personal written request by mail or fax to Federal Public Service Justice.
*You must sign the request and include the required informations.
*It is preferable, but not mandatory, to attach a copy of your identity card or passport.
*The Federal Public Service Justice will supply a copy of the record free of charge.

==Required Information==
*Your surname and first names;
*Your date and place of birth;
*Your address; and
*The reason for the request.

==Need for the Document==
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.

==Information which might help==
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Copy pf the police record can be used:
*when it is intended for public administrations, private individuals or private organizations (model I)
*when it is asked for an activity in education, psycho-medical and social guidance, youth help, child protection, supervision of minors (model II)

==External Links==
*Criminal Record:
:http://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/services/services_abroad/criminal_record/
*Extract from the police record:
:http://www.brussels.be/artdet.cfm/4834

==Others==
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