Extract from the criminal record

Information about the criminal record extract.

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You live abroad and you wish to obtain an extract from the Belgian criminal record (covering the period during which you resided in Belgium)  

 
You need to send a personal request by e-mail to: 

Federal Public Service Justice 
Central criminal record 
strafregister@just.fgov.be 

Please specify in your request: 

  • your name and first name 
  • your address 
  • your date and place of birth 
  • the reason for your request 

To certify your identity, please attach a scan (pdf) of your identity card or passport. 

The extract from the criminal record is issued free of charge. 
 

You wish to obtain an extract from the criminal record for a period of time during which you resided abroad 

 
You must contact directly the authorities of the country concerned. 

Some foreign authorities might charge a fee for issuing that document.