How to Obtain a Criminal Record Extract in the Czech Republic

If you are living or working in the Czech Republic, you may need a criminal record report (výpis z rejstříku trestů). This official document verifies whether you have a criminal history in the country. It is often required for various important purposes, such as:

• Opening a trade license (živnostenský list) in the Czech Republic
• Visa applications abroad when moving to another country
• Employment procedures where proof of a clean criminal record is necessary
• Applications for certain professional licenses, such as teaching or healthcare positions

Fortunately, obtaining this certificate in Prague or anywhere in the Czech Republic is quite simple. Below, we explore two primary methods for acquiring your criminal record extract.

Get Your Criminal Record Extract at a Czech POINT (Czech Post Office)

The most efficient way to obtain your extract is by visiting a Czech POINT service desk, available at the Czech Post offices, municipal offices, and other selected institutions across the Czech Republic.

What You Need:

• ID Documents: Bring along a valid ID card, passport, or residence permit.
• If your ID is missing specific details (like your birth surname or place of birth), you will need to present an additional official document, such as a birth certificate.
  • If your birth certificate is in a language other than Czech or Slovak, ensure you have a certified translation into Czech.

Fee: 100 CZK

If you need the extract with a multilingual attachment for use within the EU, an extra fee of 100 CZK will be charged.

Process time:

• The entire process typically takes about 15 minutes, and you will receive your document on the spot.
• The procedure is typically issued promptly, usually within a few minutes, provided there are no complications.
• If verification of information from abroad is required (for example, for EU citizens), processing may take up to 25 working days.

Obtain Your Criminal Record Extract from the Ministry of Justice

If you don’t have a translated birth certificate, you can directly request the extract from the Ministry of Justice in Prague (Rejstřík trestů, Soudní 1, Praha 4).

If you are unable to provide a translated birth certificate, you may request the extract directly from the Ministry of Justice in Prague (Criminal Records, Legerova 1877/7, Prague 2).

What You Need:

• If your ID lacks birth-related information (like your birth name), you must provide a document that verifies these details. Acceptable documents include your birth or marriage certificate or a government-issued confirmation of birth.
• Any document not in Czech must be accompanied by a certified translation into Czech.

Fee: 100 CZK 

If you need the extract with a multilingual attachment for use within the EU, an extra fee of 100 CZK will be charged.

Process time:

• The procedure takes about 15 minutes, unless you are an EU citizen requesting a cross-border check, which may take up to 20 days.
• The procedure is usually issued immediately, typically within a few minutes.
• For EU citizens, if verification of information from abroad is required, processing may take up to 25 working days.

Office Hours (Criminal Records – Ministry of Justice, Prague 2)

• Monday: 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00
• Tuesday: 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 15:00
• Wednesday: 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 17:00
• Thursday: 08:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 15:00
• Friday: 08:00 – 12:00, afternoon closed

Helpful Tips

• Bring Original Documents: Always carry the original identification documents; copies will not suffice.
• Power of Attorney: If you are applying for someone else, a power of attorney with an official translation into Czech is necessary.
• Validity Period: Be aware that some employers and immigration offices may require the extract to be no older than 3 months.

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