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In Portugal, the criminal record is a document that keeps information about criminal convictions and subsequent decisions handed down against citizens over the age of 16 or legal entities. This record may contain details of convictions handed down by both Portuguese and foreign courts, which are communicated in accordance with international agreements. For European Union citizens, the certificate may also include information about convictions in their country of nationality
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Who can request a criminal record certificate of an individual?
- If it is your own criminal record certificate
Any individual over 16 years old.
- If it is somebody else’s criminal record certificate
Any duly authorized individual over 18 years old.
- If it is the certificate of an individual over 18 years old, you must hold a written authorization from that individual to request it.
- If it is the certificate of a minor (over 16 years old) or disabled individual, you must prove that you have the powers to request it.
What are the documents and requirements to Request a criminal record certificate of an individual?
To request and issue a certificate, it is necessary to indicate the following personal data:
- full name
- identity document number
- place of birth (birthplace)
- date of birth
- filiation - i.e. mother's and/or father's names
- nationality
Who can request a Criminal Record Certificate?
- Any individual over 16 can request their own criminal record.
- People over 18 can request another person's record with the individual's authorization.
- For legal entities, the request must be made by their legal representative.
How can I request a Criminal Record Certificate?
You can request a Criminal Record Certificate online through the Portuguese Criminal Record website, in person, or by contacting one of the service points provided by the Directorate-General for the Administration of Justice (DGAJ).
What information does a Criminal Record Certificate contain?
The certificate includes:
- Details of any criminal convictions registered in your name or for the legal entity you represent.
- Information from Portuguese or foreign courts, communicated in line with international agreements.
- For EU citizens, it may contain criminal record information from your country of nationality.
Do foreign citizens need to provide a Criminal Record Certificate for residency permits in Portugal?
No, foreign citizens wishing to obtain or renew a residence permit in Portugal do not need to provide a criminal record certificate. Instead, they can authorize the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) to access their registration.
Who manages and issues the Criminal Record Certificate in Portugal?
The Directorate-General for the Administration of Justice (DGAJ), specifically the Directorate of Criminal Identification Services (DSIC), is responsible for issuing the Criminal Record Certificate.
Can a criminal record certificate be issued for minors under 16?
No, the Portuguese criminal record certificate cannot be issued for individuals under the age of 16.