Criminal Background Certificate
The Certificate of Criminal Background is a document that aims to inform the absence of a criminal record, presenting the applicant's criminal status up to the date of release of the certificate.
This document can be issued at the level of various instances such as: municipal, state, federal or relative to the country of origin. The certificate is mandatory in several cases, such as:
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Possessing public tender;
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Obtaining Brazilian naturalization;
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Carrying out residence authorization processes (RNM | RNE);
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Applying for consular visas.
Federal Police (PF) Background Certificate - Federal Level
The Criminal Record Certificate informs the existence of criminal records to the name of a specific person in the computerized systems of the Federal Police.
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The certificate is issued free of charge over the Internet and is valid for 90 days.
Opening hours: Every day
Format: Digital
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How long it takes? Is issued at the time of request
Site: https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/emitir-certidao-de-antecedentes-criminalis
Criminal record certificate from the Judiciary Branch of Federal Justice - State level (RJ)
Certificate issued containing civil and criminal actions and executions, tax executions and special courts.
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Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Address: Av. Venezuela, 134 - Health, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20081-312
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Telephone: (21) 3218-7000
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example of certificate
Common questions
I am a foreigner and need to issue a certificate of criminal record in Brazil to use abroad or in Brazil. Which procedure should I adopt?
Request the certificate via the internet or through a third party. The apostille or legalization of the document must also be carried out for both foreign documents used in Brazil and for Brazilian documents used abroad.
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How do I request a Criminal Background Certificate for minors?
Minors under the age of 18 cannot be criminally charged, so it is not possible to request a Criminal Record Certificate.
Note: in the case of emancipated minors under 18 years of age, it is also not possible to issue a Criminal Record Certificate.
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Do I need consular legalization or an apostille for my criminal record certificate to be accepted abroad?
Most likely, yes. Documents issued in Brazil, to be accepted abroad, must be apostilled or legalized at the consulate, depending on the country where they will be presented.
In addition, a translation of the document into the language of the country where it will be presented may be requested.
How to apply for a criminal record certificate in Brazil?
Depending on the sphere (municipal, state, or federal), the procedure can be done online or in person. Whenever possible, contact the issuing agency.
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To issue the certificate background checks, what documentation is required?
CPF number (individual registration)
Name of affiliation (father and mother)
Identification document;
Proof of residence (if the certificate is issued in person);
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How much does it cost to issue a criminal record certificate in Brazil?
Some certificates are free, others are paid. Whenever you can, get in touch with the issuing body to understand whether there is a cost in the issuance of the document.