Legal Agency Business Liga. Criminal Record Certificate Issuance Department
Criminal Record Certificate (Certificate of Conviction)
A criminal record certificate (also called a “certificate of no criminal record”) may be required when processing documents: visa, relocation to a permanent place of residence, obtaining a residence permit, marriage to a foreigner in their country, renunciation or acquisition of citizenship, employment abroad, or simply to confirm the absence of a criminal record after the termination of criminal prosecution.
Criminal Record Certificates in Moldova
In Moldova, the certificate can be obtained independently or through an authorized representative using our agency. Contact us if for any reason you cannot come to Moldova to obtain this document. You will only need to send us a power of attorney, and within one to two weeks you will receive your certificate at your place of residence or stay. In case of an urgent order, the entire procedure (including apostille and delivery directly to your hands in Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, etc.) can be completed in a record 5 days.
When obtaining a criminal record certificate, several important points should be remembered:
A person is considered to have no criminal record at the time of obtaining the certificate if no criminal case has been opened against them and there is no unexpunged conviction. If there was a conviction but it has been expunged and the person has served their sentence, then in such a case the person is considered to have no criminal record and has every right to obtain such a document.
The procedure for issuing a criminal record certificate varies from country to country, as do the timeframes for obtaining it. Sometimes the request for relevant certificates of no criminal record drags on for many months. However, in some countries, such as the Republic of Moldova, a criminal record certificate can be obtained quickly – within 1-2 days.To obtain a criminal record certificate, you will need either your personal presence (which citizens abroad cannot afford) or the presence of an authorized representative, i.e., based on a power of attorney.
Our company provides paid services for requesting criminal record certificates from other states.
In special cases, an extended criminal record certificate is issued. For example, for submitting such a document to the US consulate.
Who is issued a criminal record certificate:
A criminal record certificate is issued to citizens of the Republic of Moldova and other states who have no criminal record, are not under investigation, or have expunged criminal records.
If the client has a criminal record or is under investigation, they will not be able to obtain such a certificate.
Criminal record certificate – form to fill out (sample):
First Name ___________________________________________________________,
Last Name _______________________________________________________,
Patronymic _______________________________________________________,
Date of Birth ____________________________________________________,
Place of Birth (according to identity document): ___________,
Residence (according to identity document):_____________,
I request the issuance of a certificate of no criminal record.
Signature.
What to pay attention to when ordering a certificate of no criminal record from Moldova from agencies and translation bureaus located not in Moldova, but abroad:
Keep in mind that these agencies are intermediaries and do not have sufficient information or competent staff to resolve matters in Moldova.One such example is the well-known translation bureau “Golfstream”. They claim, we quote, that “Certificate of No Criminal Record from Moldova: we know all the nuances.” However, they immediately write that the validity period of the certificate of no criminal record is “from 3 to 6 months.” This is incorrect information that misleads clients. Moreover, they claim that the certificate of no criminal record can be obtained from the General Prosecutor’s Office. But this is not true! In addition, they ask for registration data 🙂 In Moldova, such data has not been requested for a certificate of no criminal record for a long time. Another piece of incorrect information: “The certificate itself does not indicate its validity period.” It does! 3 months!
Certificate of No Criminal Record from Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus:
At the moment, we can offer you free information and paid services for obtaining certificates of no criminal record from Ukraine, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyz Republic), Armenia, Georgia, Belarus, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Moldova, as well as from any country in Europe and the rest of the world. You can use our services remotely, while in any country in the world.
Certificates of No Criminal Record from Romania
In Romania, the certificate can be obtained independently or through an authorized representative.
Certificates of No Criminal Record in Russia
In Russia, the certificate can be obtained independently by contacting the GIAC/IAC at your place of residence. If you live outside its borders, contact the consulate of the Russian Federation or ask an authorized representative for help.
Certificates of No Criminal Record in Ukraine
A Ukrainian certificate of no criminal record can be obtained independently at the DIT/UIT/OIT of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine at your place of residence, if you are in Ukraine, or through the consulate or an authorized representative, if you are outside its borders.
Certificates of No Criminal Record in Belarus
Residents of Belarus must submit an application to the IAU of the Main Department of Internal Affairs/Department of Internal Affairs at their place of residence to obtain the certificate. Those who have left the republic can obtain the certificate with the help of the consulate of the Republic of Belarus or through an authorized representative.
Frequently Asked Questions – about certificates of no criminal record
If I have changed my surname, what should be indicated in the criminal record certificate?
Please note that the certificate should usually include all surnames used by the applicant – in particular, surnames before and after marriage. You should clarify the exact requirements with the institution that requests the criminal record certificate from you.
If I lived in a country during my childhood, do I need a criminal record certificate from there?
Criminal record certificates are required from countries where you resided for more than the specified period after reaching either 16 or 18 years of age. You should clarify the exact requirements (16 or 18) with the institution that requests the criminal record certificate from you.
Do I need to obtain a criminal record certificate from CIS countries if I served in their territory?
Despite the fact that at that time it was a single state, you now need to obtain a certificate from each republic where you were present for more than a certain period of time.
If I lived in a country for only a short time, do I need to request a criminal record certificate from the country of temporary residence?
You can get the answer to this question from the authority that requires such a certificate.
If I did not reside continuously in any country for more than the specified period, but visited it several times (and the total time exceeds the specified period), do I need to submit a criminal record certificate from there?
You should clarify this information with the institution that requests the criminal record certificate from you.
Can I replace the criminal record certificate with another certificate if my stay in a country was related to military service?
You should clarify this information with the institution that requests the criminal record certificate from you.
What is the validity period of a criminal record certificate?A criminal record certificate in Moldova is valid for three months from the date of issuance. For other countries: Russia – the certificate’s validity period is not indicated; in Moldova, such a certificate is generally accepted within six months. For other countries: you must verify the validity period with the institution where you obtain the criminal record certificate. Typically, the validity period is indicated on the certificate itself.
What should I do if the country where I lived for an extended period does not issue criminal record certificates?
Usually, institutions that require criminal record certificates are aware of which countries it is truly impossible or extremely difficult to obtain such a certificate from. However, to be safe, have relevant evidence with you (for example, print information from the corresponding page of the State Department website or provide correspondence with official authorities on this matter).
Is consular legalization or apostille certification required for a criminal record certificate?
If it is a CIS country, a simple translation into the official language of the country where the criminal record certificate is required is sufficient. If it is a European or other country, you must first check whether the country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. If not, consular legalization will be required; if yes, a special stamp – an Apostille – will be needed.
If the certificate indicates a criminal record, will this affect the outcome of the case?
You should clarify this information with the institution that requires the criminal record certificate from you.
If I lived in different localities, in different districts of the same country, do I need to obtain a certificate from each district?
Usually, one criminal record certificate from the central authority of the Ministry of Internal Affairs is sufficient. For example, in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova, the issued certificates provide information for the entire territory, so there is no need to request a separate certificate from each district or region.
To order a criminal record certificate (certificate of conviction)
Call the phone numbers:
in Chisinau (Moldova)
mob.: +373 67 666 333
(Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram)
e-mail: apostille.document@gmail.com