How to obtain a police certificate

Denmark (including Faro Island and Greenland)

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes.

How and where do I obtain one?

If you live in Denmark, including Faro Island and Greenland
You should apply in person at any police station.

If you live outside Denmark, including Faro Island and Greenland
If you are or were registered with the National Registry of Denmark, you may request a copy of your Danish criminal record in person at any police station or by letter or fax to the Commissioner of Police in Denmark.

You should enclose a copy of your passport or other authorized identification as well as a return address to:

Rigspolitichefen, Afdeling D Kriminalregisteret
P.O. Box 93
Landlystvej 34-40
2650 Hvidovre
Denmark
Fax: +45 46 33 14 78

For more information, consult the Government of Denmark website.