Portuguese Criminal Record Certificate — Order Online
Official document from the Portuguese Ministry of Justice. Worldwide delivery.
From €99
From 48 hours
Digital copy included
No need to visit Portugal.
We handle the entire process remotely.
When you need this document
Visa or residence permit application
Employment background check
Citizenship or naturalization process
Adoption proceedings
Professional licensing abroad
What you receive
Official criminal record certificate from the Ministry of Justice
Digital copy (PDF)
Physical copy (optional)
Accepted internationally
Available with apostille
Pricing
Standard
€99.00
5 business days
Express
Express
€199.00
48 hours
Available preparation options
Apostille·From €99
Translation·From €49
Digital copy·Included
Courier delivery·€50 + postage
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What we need from you
Minimum information to get started
Full name (as registered in Portugal)
Date of birth
Parents' full names
Purpose of the certificate
How it works
01
Submit your request
Fill out the order form with your personal details
02
We request the document
Our team submits the request to the Ministry of Justice
03
We verify
We check for accuracy and completeness before delivery
04
You receive it
Digital copy via email, physical copy by courier
How we handle your request
We verify your identity details before submission
We request directly from the Ministry of Justice
We check accuracy before delivery
We notify you immediately if any issues arise
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Can you get it yourself?
Yes, but:
- •Requires a Portuguese NIF (tax number)
- •Online portal is in Portuguese only
- •May require digital authentication (Chave Móvel Digital)
- •Processing delays are common without local knowledge
Why clients choose us:
- No NIF required from you
- No language barrier
- We navigate the system for you
- Faster processing through established channels
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