Grenada Police Clearance:
If you live in Grenada: You should apply in person with two passport-size photographs at: Criminal Records Office Police Headquarters St. Georges, Grenada
Telephone: 473-440-2823
If you live outside Grenada You should apply in person, by mail or someone may apply for you to the Commissioner of Police at the above address.
You must provide: two passport-size photographs, a full set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority, details of periods of residency and previous addresses, a stamped, addressed envelope for the police certificate to be mailed to you
Guadeloupe Police Clearance:
Local Requests: French citizens born in Guadeloupe may request the certificate from one of the following addresses:
Tribunal de Grande Instance de Basse-Terre, Boulevard Félix et Boe, 97109 Basse Terre, Tribunal de Grande Instance de Pointe-Pitre, Place Gourbeyre;
97110 Pointe-à-Pitre
Non-Resident Requests ; Non-French citizens and French citizens born outside of Guadeloupe should apply by mail, requesting a Bulletin no. 3 at Casier Judiciaire National, 107 Rue du Landreau, F-44079 Nantes Cedex 1
Guatemala Police Clearance:
The Certificado de Antecedentes Policíacos is issued by the six Comisarías de la Policía Nacional Civil, located in the capital city. Applicants must present in person the original and a legible photocopy of their Cédula de Vecindad, and pay the applicable fees. Foreign residents must, in addition, present the original and a legible photocopy of their passport and take the certificate to the Legal Bureau of the Civil National Police Headquarters in Guatemala City for legalization (6a. Ave. 14 Calle zona 1). Applicants should apply to one of the following Comisarías de la Policía Nacional Civil:
No. 11: 11 Ave. 4-01 zona 1. Telephone: 2238-0794
No. 12: 16 Ave. 14-00 zona 6. Telephone: 2254-4239
No. 13: 29 Calle 13-36 zona 5, San Pedrito. Telephone: 2331-0203 and 2334-3158
No. 14: 31 Ave. 4 Calle, zona 7, Colonia Centro América. Telephone: 2432-7067
No. 15: 3 Ave. 1-14 zona 4, Colonia Venecia, Villa Nueva. Telephone: 6631-3910
No. 16: Calzada San Juan 1-67 zona 7 de Mixco. Telephone: 2431-3422 or 2431‑3313
The Constancia de Carencia de Antecedentes Penales may be obtained from the Bureau of Criminal Background (Unidad de Antecedentes Penales) of the Supreme Court of Justice. There is an office located in the capital city (see below) and in the majority of departments of the country. Nationals and residents of Guatemala must present their original Cédula de Vecindad. Foreigners must present their valid passport showing their legal status in the country. If applicants are unable to personally request this certificate, the document may be requested by a lawyer who has been authorized by the applicant. The lawyer must submit the applicant’s original identification document.
Unidad de Antecedentes Penales de la Corte Suprema de Justicia
6 Ave. “A” 9-23 zona 9
Guatemala City
Telephone: 2248-7365
Guyana Police Clearance:
If you live in Guyana: You should apply to the Georgetown Clearance Office, unless you are from New Amsterdam, then you must submit your application locally. For the application, you must submit: three photographs, the processing fee, a right thumbprint taken at the time of application
Submit your application to: Georgetown Clearance Office, Eve Leary Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana, Telephone: 592-226-9834
If you live outside Guyana: You should contact a Guyana high commission or embassy or apply to the address above.
Haiti Police Clearance:
Applicants should obtain either a Casier Judiciaire or a Certificat de Bonnes Moeurs from either the Tribunal Civil, the Ministère de la Justice et de la Sécurité Publique or the Police Nationale d’Haïti in Port-au-Prince. Applicants should present their valid identification (passport and birth certificate), a full set of fingerprints and three photographs, and pay the applicable fees.
Honduras Police Clearance:
A Constancia de Antecedentes Policiales may be obtained from the Dirección General de Investigación Criminal (DGIC) in Comayaguela, which will cover the whole country (those issued by the DGIC in San Pedro Sula cover the San Pedro Sula region only). Certificates must be requested in person or through a lawyer with notarized authorization. Nationals and residents of Honduras must present their original and one photocopy of their identification document. Foreigners must present their original and one photocopy of their passport.
Dirección General de Investigación Criminal (DGIC), Barrió Villa Adela, 5 Ave, 17 y 18 Calle, Comayaguela, D.C., Honduras, Telephone: 225-0504
Jamaica Police Clearance:
If you live in Jamaica: You must apply in person at this address: Ministry of National Security, Mutual Life Building - North Tower, 2 Oxford Road, Ground Floor
Kingston 5, Jamaica
For your application, you will need: your valid passport, two identical passport-size photographs, pay the applicable fees. Fees are $1000JMD (normal service) or $2000JMD (express 1 week service). Note that Fees are subject to change.
You will be issued a receipt, which you must then bring to: The Criminal Records Office, Police Certificate Section, 34 Duke Street, Kingston , Jamaica
Note: For your application, you may be required to submit fingerprints. If so, follow these instructions:
Go to the police station closest to where you live: Bring a valid passport., Request that your fingerprints be taken on the prescribed Jamaican Police form.
Advise the police officer that the fingerprints are required for immigration purposes., The police officer will affix the Police Station's stamp and seal to the form on which the fingerprints are taken and return it to you.
If you live outside Jamaica: You may apply in person or ask a representative to act on your behalf in Jamaica.
To obtain a police certificate, you or your representative can submit your application to: Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Branch,East Queen St., P.O. Box 462, Kingston, Jamaica , Include with your application: Two photographs
The applicable fees in the form of a manager’s cheque or a bank draft. Fees are $1000JMD (normal service) or $2000JMD (express 1 week service). Note that fees are subject to change.
Martinique Police Clearance:
Local Requests French citizens born in Martinique may address their requests for certificates directly to: Tribunal de Grande Instance de Fort de France , B.P. 633
97200 Fort de France, Martinique
Non-Resident Requests ; Non-French citizens and French citizens born outside of Martinique should apply by mail, requesting a Bulletin no.3 at: Casier Judiciaire National, 107 Rue du Landreau, F-44079 Nantes Cedex 1, France
Further information and online applications can be found on the website: www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr.
Montserrat Police Clearance:
You must provide: all previous names used, passport information, four passport photographs, Send your application to: Criminal Investigation Department Police Headquarters, P.O. Box 177, Plymouth, Montserrat, Telephone: 664-491-2555
Nicaragua Police Clearance:
The Certificado de Conducta or Récord de Policía is issued by the Dirección de Servicios Policiales. Nationals and residents of Nicaragua must obtain the certificate from the local police station in their place of residence. It must be requested in person with the original and a photocopy of the applicant’s identification document and proof of payment of the processing fee. Foreign residents may only obtain the certificate from the Asesoría Legal de la Policía Nacional in Managua. They must present a copy of their passport and proof of payment.
Court certificates are issued by the local courts (Juez del Distrito del Crimen) in the city or town where the applicant resides. After these are issued, they must be taken to the Supreme Court of Justice for legalization. For more information, contact the Supreme Court.
Corte Suprema de Justicia, Km. 7.5 Carretera Norte, Managua, Nicaragua, Telephone: 233-2128, 233-1063, 263-1193
Panama Police Clearance:
A Record Policivo can be obtained from the Departamento de Autenticación y Legalización del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores. Applicants must apply in person or send a representative on their behalf with a photocopy of the applicant’s identification document or, in the case of foreigners, with a photocopy of the applicant’s passport. Applicants or their representatives must complete the form provided by the Departamento de Autenticación y Legalización del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores on the day of the request and present a photocopy of their passport or Cédula. The Departamento de Autenticación y Legalización del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores forwards the request to the Policía Técnica Judicial (PTJ). Fiscal stamps, purchased from Banco Nacional, to pay the processing fee and legalization fee should be provided at the time of document collection.
Departamento de Autenticación y Legalización, Avenida Ricardo J. Alfaro, Edificio Plaza Edison Local # 15, Panama, Telephone: (507) 511-4045 ,
Fax: (507) 511-4046 Website: www.mire.gob.pa
Paraguay Police Clearance:
Local Requests Applicants should apply for a Certificado de Antecedentes at the Policía Nacional, Departamento de Identificaciones in Asuncion in person or through a representative authorized in writing to act on the applicant’s behalf. Applicants must present their Cedula de Identidad document.
Non-Resident Requests
Applicants should apply through the Paraguayan embassy or consulate. Alternatively, applicants may fax or mail a copy of their cedula and a written authorization to a close relative(their father, mother, son, daughter or spouse) to apply on their behalf.
Peru Police Clearance:
Local RequestsPolice certificates are available from the Policía de Investigaciones de Peru (PIP) at the local police stations. Peruvian citizens must present proof of payment from the Banco de la Nación and their original DNI with two copies. Non-Peruvian applicants must provide their Carnet de Extranjería number.
Penal certificates may be obtained at:Registro Nacional de Condenas, Av. Abancay cdra. 5, 1er piso, Lima 1, Peru
Judicial certificates may be obtained at: Registro Nacional de Condenas, Av. Abancay cdra. 5, 4to piso, Lima 1, Peru
Non-Resident Requests: Applications must include a set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority of the applicant’s country of residence. Police certificates may be obtained by contacting the nearest Peruvian embassy or consulate or by writing to: Policía de Investigaciones del Perú (PIP), Av. Aramburu 550
San Isidro, Peru, Alternatively, family members or friends residing in Peru may request police certificates on behalf of an applicant.
Puerto Rico Police Clearance:
Applicants can obtain a police certificate (“Certificado de Antecedentes Penales”) from the Puerto Rican Police Department by mail or online. Please note that the website below provides all the necessary information (forms, address, etc.). http://serviciosenlinea.gobierno.pr/CitizenPortal/040-007-000-000.htm
Note: Although the website specifically mentions inquiries from citizens, confirmation has been obtained from the Office of the Superintendent that non-citizens and non-residents can also obtain such certificates. This website is in Spanish.
St. Kitts and Nevis Police Clearance:
If you live in St. Kitts and Nevis: You should apply in person with: valid photo identification, any change-of-name documents, addresses in St. Kitts and Nevis
applicable fees, Address: Criminal Records Office, Police Headquarters, Basseterre, St. Kitts, Telephone: 869-465-2641
If you live outside St. Kitts and Nevis: You may apply in person, by mail or someone can apply for you. You should apply at the above address, with:
any change-of-name documents, previous addresses in St. Kitts and Nevis, a set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority, a certified photograph
applicable fees
St. Lucia Police Clearance:
If you live in St. Lucia : You should apply in person with: photo identification, two passport-size photos, applicable fees
Address: Police Headquarters, Castries, St. Lucia, Telephone: 758-456-3744
If you live outside St. Lucia: You may apply in person or by mail or someone may apply for you. You should apply to the Police Commissioner at the address above with:, a completed application form, a set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority, residency details, two passport-size photos, applicable fees
St. Vincent Police Clearance:
If you live in St. Vincent: You should apply in person with: valid photo identification, two passport-size photos, applicable fees, Address: Criminal Records Office
Police Headquarters, Kingstown, St. Vincent, Telephone: 784-456-1810
If you live outside St. Vincent: You may apply in person or by mail or someone can apply for you. Your clearance will be mailed directly to you. You should apply to the Police Commissioner with: fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority, two passport-size photos, the applicable fees
Suriname Police Clearance:
If you live in Suriname : You may obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct (Bewijs van Goedgedrag) at the local district commissioner’s office., You must provide:
two passport-size photographs, a certificate of the Registrar’s Office (Burgerlikje Stand), the applicable fees. Police certificates are also available from the police headquarters in Paramaribo. Telephone: 597-473-111 or 597-474-342
If you live outside Suriname: You may apply at a Surinamese embassy or consulate.
Trinidad and Tobago Police Clearance:
If you live in Trinidad and Tobago: You should apply in person with valid photo identification at: Police Administration Building, Edward and Sackville Streets
Port-of-Spain, Telephone: 868-627-4140
If you live outside Trinidad and Tobago:You should complete an application form and provide:, a set of fingerprints taken by a recognized police authority
a Trinidad and Tobago identification card or passport, the applicable fees
Applications are available from the Trinidad and Tobago embassies or consulates and can be downloaded from www.ttconsulatetoronto.com.
Turks and Caicos Islands Police Clearance:
If you live in the Turks and Caicos: You may apply in person at your local police station. There is a fee of US$15 ($10 in stamp fees and $5 in processing fees).
If you live outside the Turks and Caicos: You can apply for a police certificate by writing directly to the police headquarters (see address below). Include the following documents with your request:a copy of the bio-data page of your passport; your passport page showing any Turks and Caicos immigration stamps, including entry stamps as evidence that you were living in the Turks and Caicos; a copy of any immigration status you had at the time of residence (work permit, resident status or citizenship); and US$15 ($10 in stamp fees and $5 in processing fees).You can obtain a form by writing to: Police Headquarters , Church Folly Road. Grand Turk , Turks and Caicos Islands, BWI, Telephone: 649-946-2371, Fax: 649-946-2099
Uruguay Police Clearance:
Local Requests: Applicants should obtain a Certificado de Habilitación Policial, issued by the Dirección Nacional de Policía Técnica. The application must be accompanied by a valid Cédula de Identidad, a passport and the applicable fees. Fingerprints are taken upon receipt of the application.
Non-Resident Requests: Applicants must have a representative in Uruguay to complete the application process. First, the applicant must pay the applicable fees and have fingerprints taken by the local consular office of the Uruguay embassy or consulate and name someone to represent him or her in Uruguay. The application and fingerprints authorized by the embassy or consulate should then be sent by the applicant to the named representative so that the representative may apply at the Dirección Nacional de Policía Técnica.
Venezuela Police Clearance:
With your application for a visa to Canada, submit: your cedula number if you are a Venezuela national, OR your passport number if you are not a Venezuela nationa
