How to obtain a police certificate - Guatemala

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes. Applicants need to provide two certificates: the Certificado de Antecedentes Policíacos and the Constancia de Carencia de Antecedentes Penales.

How and where do I obtain one?
The Certificado de Antecedentes Policíacos is issued by the 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. 16: Calzada San Juan 1-67 zona 7 de Mixco. Telephone: 2431-3422 or 2431‑3313
Delegación Policía Nacional – Comisaría Modelo: 12 Ave. 7-51, Z. 1, Col. San Miguelito, Villa Nueva. Telephone: 6636-3479

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