Certificate of no criminal record Lviv

How to simplify the process of ordering a certificate of no criminal record 

A certificate of no criminal record is a document that confirms the absence/presence of facts of bringing a person to justice on the territory of Ukraine. To put it more simply, this certificate provides information stored in the databases of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. The document can be obtained from the Ministry, and is printed on a letterhead with information that is up-to-date as of the day of the verification. The validity of this type of certificate of no criminal record varies from one month to one year, depending on where you need to submit it (each authority/institution specifies its own validity period). Below, we will tell you in more detail when you may need to order a certificate of no criminal record and how to simplify this process for yourself.

How to get a certificate of no criminal record?

As mentioned above, you can obtain a certificate on your own by contacting the service centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, not everyone today has the time for standing in queues, registering and waiting for a document. If time is your most important resource, contact the specialists of ABC Center Lviv translation agency. We obtain documents, including of no criminal record. We will perform the work efficiently and in a short time.

To order a certificate of no criminal record, you need to take a few simple steps:

1. Step 1. Contact our manager by phone, which you can find on the website, or submit a request.
2. Step 2. Provide a copy of your passport or ID card. If a certificate is required for a foreign citizen, you must provide either a copy of the passport with a translation into Ukrainian or a copy of the temporary/permanent residence permit. 
3. Step 3. Confirm the order by prepaying for the relevant service.
4. Step 4. Pick up the original certificate at one of our offices in Lviv or order courier delivery by Nova Poshta or international services to other countries.

Obtaining a certificate of no criminal record is not the only service we provide. You can also order:

• professional translation into any language – we employ qualified translators who not only speak the languages at the highest level, but are also familiar with the specifics of translating official documents;
• Apostille affixing;
• translation performed by a sworn translator;
• consular legalization;
• notarization of the translation.

In what cases may a certificate of no criminal record be required?

• To travel abroad;
• to apply for a visa;
• registration of citizenship or obtaining a residence permit abroad;
• studying and employment abroad;
• to be submitted to banking, credit and other institutions in other countries;
• adoption, guardianship, foster care, etc;
• to issue or restore documents;
• to obtain a weapon permit;
• to obtain certain licenses;
• to obtain a license to work with narcotic, psychotropic substances and precursors;
• participation in tenders.

Certificate of no criminal record: you can order two types in Lviv:

• for use on the territory of Ukraine;
• for use abroad – if you need a certificate for obtaining a residence permit, you need to order it in ІП-1 form.

Validity of the certificates

There is no clearly defined period of validity. Usually, the certificate is valid for 30 days in Ukraine and 90 days abroad. However, each institution has its own requirements for the validity period. Therefore, before ordering a certificate of no criminal record, you need to clarify the requirements for its validity.

We issue documents strictly within the agreed upon timeframe. It is possible to receive documents in two to four days. The cost also depends on the period of obtaining the document, but, in any case, the price is affordable, and our services will help you save your precious time.

The cost of obtaining a certificate of no criminal record:

with apostille: up to 15 working days – 2,100 UAH 

without apostille: up to 12 working days - 1,600 UAH

Translation bureau ABC Center Lviv offers a fast, easy and reliable way of getting a certificate of no criminal record, regardless of your current location or citizenship – you only need to call us!

A certificate of no criminal record is issued only by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and is the only document that certifies that the person it is issued to has no criminal record. It is most frequently needed to be used abroad and is recognized in all countries. Upon receiving this certificate, you can legalize it in order to use it in foreign authoritative bodies. Every country has its own requirements to the legalization of the certificate:

• Translation of the certificate certified by a Ukrainian notary
• Apostille
• Translation performed by a sworn translator
• Consular legalization

We will place apostille on a certificate of no criminal record in Lviv regardless of your current location.

If you need your certificate of no criminal record to be valid abroad, you need it translated and legalized. It’s worth mentioning that your personal presence for these procedures is not required. 

For a more detailed account of prices and terms of obtaining a certificate of no criminal record, please contact our managers. 

* Terms can be changed by state authorities

** Terms of documents examination by the Ministry can be prolonged

To make an order, please send us a message or make a telephone call.

We receive orders from clients from different regions of Ukraine.