France - Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate

ProcedureEdit

PROCESS FOR CITIZENS AND NON CITIZENS OF FRANCE – FOR BOTH WHO LIVE IN FRANCE AND OVERSEAS:

I. Apply in France and overseas

a. Apply online - France Obtain a Police Clearance Certificate Online with Images

To apply online use the following link : link
In the given page, hit the “Apply online” tab at the bottom of the page to reach the next page.
Choose the right option under “Your birth place” session and follow next session.
Enter email ID at the prompted box and reach the next session.
Here, click on the respective postal address option to get delivery for abroad or in France and complete additional requests session by checking the box next to click here for European language need as applicable.
Once all prompts are complete, hit “carry on” to reach next page for completing the online applying process.
In this page complete the prompted information for personal and address details and hit “next step” to view the summary of information as entered. If details are correct, please select the right option to reach the next page.
Here, user has to complete the prompts for “Pre-registration of my request” session details and hit the respective option to complete the filing process.
Applicant will get the reply in less than an hour through email if applicant has no list of criminal records.
By simple mail, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
If criminal list are available, it will be sent to you by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt, within a maximum of 2 weeks.

b. Mail(post)

Applicant should complete the application form and attach required documents for applying through mail Or email Or Fax as per the below address.
Applicant should mention the clear address to which the document must be sent back.
The answer will reach you by mail within 2 weeks if applicant has no list of criminal records.
By simple mail, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
If criminal list are available, it will be sent to you by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt.

Address and communication details.

JUDICIAIRE NATIONAL

107 rue du Landreau, 44317 NANTES CEDEX 3.

Email:[email protected]

Fax: 02 51 89 89 18

Link for application form: form link

II. Apply in France

a. Apply in person (If you are born in New Caledonia , French Polynesia or Wallis and Futuna)

Applicant shall apply at the “Court of First Instance “ for the respective area as per the address provided in the link: contact link
Go to the respective office with completed application form.
Link for form: link
Don’t forget to take the required copy of documents along with originals to the office.
Please talk to the authority for your requirement. As per authorities advice one has to submit the completed application along with documents.
This application will be processed by respective department.
The certificate can be collected from the office where applicant applied in person upon notification or issued as per norms.

Required DocumentsEdit

Country specific

Valid identity document (valid passport can be used).
Scanned copy of your residence permit.
Scanned copy of your residence proof (Gas or electricity bills) documents.

Foreign national

A copy of your passport while living in France.
a copy of your permit of stay in France, passport number and place of issue as well.

In general

Application form. Use this link to download online : link
Valid passport (attested copy as per requirement).
Valid citizen proof (respective ID’s issued by respective nation).
Passport size photographs.
Birth certificate (as per requirement).
Proofs of legal stay (copy of passport held during the said period with respective stamp and seal).
Email ID (useful to communicate issues with respect to your application)
A self-addressed envelope with or without stamps (as required).
Valid contact number (applicant can be communicated).

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

JUDICIAIRE NATIONAL
107 rue du Landreau, 44317 NANTES CEDEX 3.
Email:[email protected]
Fax: 02 51 89 89 18
Contacts: link1 & link2

EligibilityEdit

Applicant with valid passport and a valid address proof.
Age: 16 years and above. In case of minors, the application must be submitted by the parent exercising parental authority, if the minor has not turned 16 years.
The current address of the applicant must be same as in the passport and other supporting documents.
Applicants who are in need of residential status, employment or long term visa or for immigration to a foreign nation.

FeesEdit

It is free
Updated charges requirement will be provided by respective authorities while applying.

ValidityEdit

There is no mention about period of validity for a criminal record extract.
The period of validity is to be assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the applicant organization .
Validity norms vary from country to country.

Documents to UseEdit

Application Form

Sample DocumentsEdit

Additional information

Processing TimeEdit

2 weeks through mail.
Within hour through online.
Processing time varies with respect to the country from where applied.

InstructionsEdit

Applying for a criminal record certificate (bulletin n°3) via the Web requires an email address. If you don't have one, you can check the other ways to apply.
If you were born outside France, you must enclose a copy of an identity document (front and back).
If you were born in Wallis and Futuna, New Caledonia or French Polynesia, please contact the clerk of court having jurisdiction over your place of birth.
If you are unable to use our online service, you can apply:
- by mail addressed to the National Criminal Record, 44317 Nantes cedex 3
- by fax at 02 51 89 89 18

Your request for a criminal record (bulletin no.3) must indicate your surname, first name, date and place of birth as well as your postal address . You can use the application form to send your request.

If the minor is less than 12 years old, if he / she is born outside France or if his / her place of birth is unknown, the legal representative must make the request for an extract of criminal record (bulletin no.3) by addressed mail the National Criminal Record, 44317 Nantes cedex 3, accompanied by a proof of identity of the child and a copy of the family record book.

Required InformationEdit

Your surname and first names
Your date and place of birth
Your address
The reason for the request
Number of extracts requested

Need for the DocumentEdit

The criminal record is a record of the criminal convictions of a person referenced in the National Criminal Record. The information contained in the criminal record is communicated in the form of excerpts called criminal record cards. The three types of extract are:

the bulletin no.1 – reserved for the judicial authorities and the registries of the penitentiary establishments within the framework of the investigation of certain measures of execution of the imprisonment sentence.
the bulletin no.2 - issued to certain administrations for specific reasons (for example, to access a job in contact with minors). Some private employers also have access for the same reasons.
the newsletter no.3 - issued to the person concerned, or to his legal representative if he is a minor or a guardian of age. It cannot be issued to a third party.

A person may, upon written request to the district attorney of the high court of his domicile, obtain a communication of the complete record of his criminal record. No copy can be given.

Information which might helpEdit

The criminal record may be requested by the person concerned or his legal representative in the case of a minor or an adult under guardianship. It can in no way, even with the consent of the applicant, be issued to a third party (Article 777 of the Code of Criminal Procedure).

Be issued with the criminal record of a third party is punishable by law (Article 781 of the Code of Criminal Procedure).

The identity you provide will be verified by the Service. It must therefore be strictly according to marital status.

External LinksEdit

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/179557-police-certificate-from-france/

http://www.consulfrance-vancouver.org/Getting-a-French-Police-Clearance

https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr

https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20

Applying for extract from the criminal record

OthersEdit

The bulletin n°3 is a confidential and strictly personal document intended for private individuals.

Procuring the criminal record certificate (bulletin n°3) of another person is a punishable offense, even if the person is your spouse or child of adult age.