Guide to Obtaining a Criminal Record Certificate

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Procedure for Obtaining a Criminal Record Certificate

Vietnamese and foreign citizens have three ways to obtain a Vietnamese criminal record certificate, including:

  • Applying for a criminal record certificate directly at the issuing authority,
  • Applying for a criminal record certificate online,
  • Applying for a criminal record certificate by post.
Below is the guide for applying for a criminal record certificate in person:
  • Step 1: Prepare the required documents as listed above.
  • Bước 2: Nộp hồ sơ tại cơ quan cấp lý lịch tư pháp
    • Nộp hồ sơ tại Sở tư pháp Hà Nội hoặc Sở tư pháp TP HCM
    • Bạn cần lưu ý thời gian làm việc của 2 cơ quan lý lịch tư pháp để tránh đi lại mất công.
    • Đóng lệ phí làm lý lịch tư pháp và nhận phiếu hẹn kết quả
  • Step 3: Receive the results.
    Be sure to double-check the information on the criminal record certificate and immediately notify the staff if there are any errors.
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Where to Apply for a Criminal Record Certificate?

Once you have prepared all the required documents, you will need to submit your application at one of the following locations:

  • Đối với công dân Việt Nam:
    • Sở Tư pháp nơi cá nhân thường trú;
    • Sở Tư pháp nơi cá nhân tạm trú nếu không có nơi thường trú;
    • Trung tâm lý lịch tư pháp quốc gia nếu không xác định được nơi thường trú hoặc nơi tạm trú;
    • Sở Tư pháp nơi thường trú cuối cùng trước khi xuất cảnh cư trú ở nước ngoài.
  • Đối với người nước ngoài:
    • Nếu đang cư trú ở Việt Nam thì nộp tại Sở Tư pháp nơi cư trú;
    • Nếu đã từng cư trú ở Việt Nam thì nộp tại Trung tâm lý lịch tư pháp quốc gia.
Here are some specific locations:
  • Làm lý lịch tư pháp tại Hà Nội ở đâu?
    • Trung tâm lý lịch tư pháp quốc gia tại địa chỉ Số 9 Trần Vĩ, Mai Dịch, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội
    • Sở tư pháp Hà Nội tại địa chỉ Số 221 Trần Phú, P. Văn Quán, Hà Đông, Hà Nội
  • Làm lý lịch tư pháp tại TP Hồ Chí Minh ở đâu?
    • Sở tư pháp Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh tại địa chỉ 143 Pasteur, Phường 6, Quận 3, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
  • Làm lý lịch tư pháp tại Đà Nẵng ở đâu?
    • Sở Tư Pháp thành phố Đà Nẵng tại địa chỉ: 16 Bạch Đằng, Thạch Thang, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng
  • Làm lý lịch tư pháp tại Bình Dương ở đâu?
    • Sở Tư pháp, tầng 15, tháp A – Trung tâm Hành chính tỉnh Bình Dương, phường Hòa Phú, TP. Thủ Dầu Một, tỉnh Bình Dương
What is the Fee for Obtaining a Criminal Record Certificate?
  • The current fee for a criminal record certificate is 200,000 VND per person per application.
  • For students, people with revolutionary merit, family members of martyrs, the fee is reduced to 100,000 VND per person per application.
  • Some groups are exempt from the fee, including: children, the elderly, people with disabilities, those from poor households, residents of difficult communes, and ethnic minorities in especially disadvantaged communes.
  • If you belong to one of the exempted or discounted groups, you must provide supporting documentation when submitting your application.
  • If you require more than 3 criminal record certificates in one application, there will be an additional fee of 5,000 VND per certificate starting from the third certificate.
How Long Does It Take to Obtain a Criminal Record Certificate?
  • The competent authority will process and issue the criminal record certificate within 10 days from the date of receiving a valid request.
  • In cases where the applicant is a foreigner, or a Vietnamese citizen who has resided in multiple locations or spent time abroad, the processing time may be longer, but it will not exceed 15 days.
Validity of the Criminal Record Certificate

Currently, there is no unified or clear regulation regarding the validity period of a criminal record certificate. Depending on the specific legal documents in various fields and the requirements of the authorities or organizations seeking to verify an individual's criminal record, the certificate will be valid for a certain period.

Therefore, when requesting a criminal record certificate, you must be aware of the intended use and the specific requirements of the relevant authorities or organizations to ensure the validity of the document.

Above is the complete guide for obtaining a criminal record certificate in Vietnam. We hope that with these instructions, you will not face any difficulties when applying for a criminal record certificate, whether it is your first time or any subsequent applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. After preparing the complete documents, you can submit them to the National Center for Criminal Record or the Department of Justice (depending on your place of residence) via postal mail. You can receive the results either by postal mail or in person at the office where the documents were submitted.

When using the criminal record certificate service for foreigners at No. 1 Translation, you only need to provide the following information: a copy of the passport with the signature and visa stamp proving that the individual has previously been to Vietnam. You can contact 0779088868 for free consultancy and assistance.

The required documents depend on the individual requesting the criminal record, as follows:

  • For Vietnamese citizens: A copy of the original ID/CCCD, a copy of the passport, information about the father and mother, and information about the spouse.
  • For foreigners/stateless individuals: A copy of the original visa showing entry into Vietnam and a passport with the signature of the passport holder.
No, it cannot. A criminal record certificate can only be submitted at the Department of Justice or the National Center for Criminal Record.

The fee for obtaining a criminal record varies depending on the specific case, such as the purpose of the request, the type of individual, and the place of residence. Typically, the service fee is 2,300,000 VND.

For more information, you can refer to the link below or contact us at 0779088868 for free consultancy and assistance.

The criminal record certificate does not specify a validity period. However, government agencies and businesses typically only accept criminal record certificates issued within the last 6 months.

Currently, there are no regulations regarding the validity period of a criminal record certificate. However, government agencies and businesses will have requirements regarding the issuance date of the criminal record certificate. Therefore, if your criminal record certificate was issued too long ago compared to their requirements, you will need to go through the process of applying for a new criminal record certificate.

If Criminal Record Certificate No. 2 has expired, you must apply for a new one with the following required documents: the application form for the criminal record certificate; a copy of the ID/Citizen ID Card and household registration (for Vietnamese citizens); a copy of the visa showing entry into Vietnam and a passport with the signature of the passport holder (for foreigners/stateless individuals).

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