How to obtain a police certificate

Romania

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 Romania
If you are a Romanian national, you can obtain a Certificat de Cazier Judiciar by applying in person to the county police inspectorate in your county of birth or residence. If you live in Bucharest, you should apply to the police precinct in your area of residence.

You will be required to present your identity, provide a fiscal stamp (available at any post office) and pay a processing fee. Forms and further instructions are available at: http://politiaromana.ro/acte_necesare.htm.

If you are a foreigner living in Romania, you should apply in person to the county police inspectorate in your county or precinct in your area of residence.

If you live outside of Romania
You may submit an application to the nearest Romanian embassy. You can see a complete listing at www.mae.ro or apply through the Inspectoratul General al Politiei in Romania. Police certificates may also be obtained by giving notarized power of attorney to a representative in Romania to apply on your behalf.

Romanian police clearance certificates are normally issued between 10 and 30 working days or, for an emergency, in three working days (fees apply).