Portuguese Criminal Record Certificate — Order Online
Official Portuguese criminal record certificate, with apostille, certified translation and worldwide delivery available.
Pricing
Ordinary official fees are included in the price. Physical delivery is charged separately.
Choose the right route
Need the certificate, an apostille for one you already have, or both? Start with the option that matches your situation.
I need the criminal record certificate
Our service from €99
We obtain a new Portuguese criminal record certificate for you. To start, we’ll ask for your identity document and the purpose of the certificate.
I already have the certificate
Apostille service from €99
Send us the PDF or a valid access code and we can proceed with the apostille. If the certificate is no longer valid, we’ll tell you before processing.
I need the certificate + apostille
Complete service from €198
We obtain a new Portuguese criminal record certificate and arrange the apostille as one request.
Already have a certificate?
The access code on a Portuguese criminal record certificate is valid for 90 days from issue. The authority receiving the document may require a more recent certificate.
We’ll ask what the certificate is for because the purpose is a required field in the request.
Common paths
Get a Portuguese Criminal Record from Abroad
For people living outside Portugal who want us to handle the Portuguese request.
Apostille for a Portuguese Criminal Record
Prepare a Portuguese criminal record certificate for use abroad, including the certificate itself, apostille, translation and delivery as part of the same document route.
Portuguese Company Criminal Record
Request a criminal record certificate for a Portuguese company or other legal entity.
Already have a certificate?
If your Portuguese criminal record is still valid, verify the access code first. Then move straight to apostille, translation, delivery or submission without ordering a duplicate certificate.
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When you need this document
What you receive
What we need to complete the request
You can start with your email only. We will confirm the remaining details with you.
How it works
Start your request
Leave your email and any details you already know. We will confirm the rest with you.
We request the document
Our team submits the request to the Ministry of Justice
We verify
We check for accuracy and completeness before delivery
You receive it
Digital copy via email, physical copy by courier
How we handle your request
Can you get it yourself?
Yes, but:
- •The official online portal and a dedicated foreign-resident form are available
- •Digital authentication may be needed for the online portal
- •You must choose the correct purpose, payment route and document format
- •Apostille, translation and delivery are separate steps when required
Why clients choose us:
- No Portuguese NIF or digital credentials required from you
- We check the identity details and request route before submission
- Certificate, apostille, translation and delivery can be handled in one order
- You receive support and status updates in your language
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