Criminal Record Certificates for Foreign Citizens – Apostille, Legalization & International Use
If you are a foreign citizen who previously lived, worked, studied, or resided in Romania, you may need a Romanian Police Clearance Certificate (Romanian Criminal Record Certificate) for immigration, employment, citizenship, visa, or residency procedures abroad.
At cristinadumitrescu.ro and cazier-judiciar.ro, we assist foreign nationals worldwide in obtaining official criminal record certificates from Romania quickly and efficiently, including all additional legalization procedures required for international use.
What Is a Romanian Police Clearance Certificate?
A Romanian Police Clearance Certificate, also known as:
- Criminal Record Certificate;
- Certificate of Good Conduct;
- Police Check;
- Criminal Background Check;
- “Certificat de Cazier Judiciar”,
is an official document issued by the Romanian Police authorities confirming whether a person has criminal convictions registered in Romania.
This document is frequently requested by:
- immigration authorities;
- embassies and consulates;
- employers;
- citizenship departments;
- universities;
- visa processing centers;
- foreign courts and administrative institutions.
Who May Need a Romanian Criminal Record Certificate?
You may need a Romanian Police Clearance Certificate if you:
- previously worked in Romania;
- studied in Romania;
- had temporary or permanent residence in Romania;
- owned a Romanian company;
- obtained Romanian residency documents;
- applied for asylum or immigration procedures;
- are applying for citizenship in another country;
- need background verification for employment abroad.
International Use of Romanian Criminal Record Certificates
Most foreign authorities require the Romanian criminal record certificate to be accompanied by additional legalization formalities before it can be accepted internationally.
Depending on the destination country, the document may require:
- certified translation;
- notarized translation;
- Hague Apostille;
- supralegalization;
- embassy legalization.
Certified and Notarized Translations
Many institutions abroad require the Romanian Police Clearance Certificate to be translated into:
- English;
- Spanish;
- Italian;
- French;
- German;
- Dutch;
- or other official languages.
We can assist with:
- authorized translations;
- notarized translations;
- legalization of translations for international authorities.
Hague Apostille for Romanian Criminal Record Certificates
For countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention, the Romanian Police Clearance Certificate may need an Apostille issued by the Romanian authorities.
The apostille certifies the authenticity of the signature and seal on the original Romanian document, allowing it to be legally recognized abroad.
Countries commonly requesting apostilled Romanian criminal record certificates include:
- United States;
- United Kingdom;
- Italy;
- Spain;
- France;
- Germany;
- Netherlands;
- Australia;
- New Zealand;
- and many others.
Supralegalization and Embassy Legalization
If the destination country is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the document may require:
- Ministry authentication;
- supralegalization;
- embassy or consular legalization.
We assist clients throughout the complete legalization process so the Romanian criminal record certificate can be accepted by foreign authorities worldwide.
We Assist Foreign Citizens Worldwide
Our services are designed specifically for foreign citizens who cannot travel to Romania personally.
We can assist with:
- obtaining the Romanian criminal record certificate by power of attorney;
- document preparation;
- apostille procedures;
- supralegalization;
- certified translations;
- international courier delivery.
Why Clients Choose Our Services
- Experience with international documentation procedures;
- Assistance in English and Romanian;
- Support for clients living abroad;
- Fast communication;
- Complete document handling from Romania;
- International delivery options.
Contact Us
If you need a Romanian Police Clearance Certificate for use abroad, our team can assist you throughout the entire process — from obtaining the document in Romania to translation, apostille, and international legalization procedures.
For personalized assistance, contact us through:
- cristinadumitrescu.ro