The Criminal Record Clearance Certificate in Poland is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. After this period, the certificate loses its legal validity and must be renewed if required.
Legal company ONE PLUS professionally assists clients with obtaining a Criminal Record Clearance Certificate from Poland (PCC), also known as a Non-Criminal Certificate in Poland (KRK), Police Clearance Certificate Poland, or Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the Polish National Criminal Register.
We provide a complete legal service for clients located anywhere in the world. Our team obtains the official certificate directly from the Polish National Criminal Register (Krajowy Rejestr Karny – KRK), arranges Apostille legalization, and prepares certified sworn translations into English, Spanish, Irish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, and other required languages.
After preparation, we securely send the original documents worldwide, including Spain, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and other countries where a Poland Police Clearance Certificate is required for immigration, residency, citizenship, visa, employment, or compliance procedures.
We process Criminal Record Clearance Certificates from Poland daily and, in most cases, dispatch documents on the same day the certificate is issued. This allows our clients to avoid delays in immigration deadlines, embassy requests, legal procedures, or international background verification.
One of our main advantages is fast communication, transparent legal service, and competitive pricing. We operate officially and legally in Poland, which means you receive authentic documents issued through the official Polish authorities and courts. Every Non-criminal certificate in Poland (police certificate) is obtained in accordance with Polish law via application to the Polish National Criminal Register.
Our experience is confirmed by real client reviews, long-term international practice, and successful delivery of documents to clients worldwide through reliable courier services.
Whether you need a Criminal Record Clearance Certificate from Poland (PCC) for immigration, employment, citizenship, marriage abroad, visa procedures, or legalization in another country, our legal team can manage the entire process remotely on your behalf.
What is a Police Clearance Certificate Poland
The official Polish name of this document is “zaświadczenie o niekaralności”. It is issued by the National Criminal Register, known in Polish as Krajowy Rejestr Karny (KRK).
The certificate officially confirms whether a person:
- has any criminal or fiscal convictions registered in Poland
- appears in criminal or enforcement proceedings
- is subject to any legal restrictions recorded in the Polish system
This is the only official criminal record certificate issued in Poland and it is widely accepted by immigration authorities, employers, consulates, government institutions, and international organizations worldwide.
In international practice, the same document is commonly referred to as:
- Police Clearance Certificate Poland
- Poland PCC
- Criminal Record Certificate Poland
- Non-Criminal Record Certificate Poland
All of these names refer to the same official KRK document issued in Poland.
If you would like to understand the full procedure, requirements, timelines, and legal aspects in detail, we have prepared several professional guides:
- Order a Non-Criminal Certificate in Poland Through a Lawyer
- How to Get a Non-Criminal Record Certificate in Poland (PPC)
- Police Clearance Poland 2026: Full Legal Guide
When you need a Police Clearance Certificate Poland
A Polish Police Clearance Certificate is usually required when you need to confirm your legal background for international procedures or official verification abroad.
Most commonly, the document is requested for:
- visa applications for countries such as the USA, Canada, the UK, EU countries, or Australia
- residence permit and immigration procedures
- citizenship or naturalization applications
- international employment and background verification
- regulated professions, financial compliance, or licensing procedures
- court proceedings or administrative matters abroad
- government tenders, audits, and corporate compliance checks
If you previously lived, worked, studied, or held any legal status in Poland, foreign authorities may require an official criminal background check issued directly from the Polish KRK system.
In many immigration and legalization procedures, submitting the correct version of the certificate, including Apostille and sworn translation when necessary, is essential for the document to be accepted without delays or additional requests from foreign authorities.
Why online application often creates problems
While Poland offers an online system, in real cases foreigners often face issues such as:
- lack of ePUAP / Trusted Profile access
- XML electronic format not accepted abroad
- inability to attach Apostille to digital file
- errors in personal data
- rejections due to document format mismatch
- expired documents due to timing rules
In international procedures, authorities almost always require:
- original paper Police Clearance Certificate Poland
- Apostille
- sworn translation
How ONE PLUS handles your Police Clearance Certificate Poland
At ONE PLUS, we manage the entire process end-to-end, fully remotely.
You do not need to be in Poland. You do not need to deal with government systems.
We handle:
- submission to KRK (National Criminal Register)
- fast processing of the certificate
- collection of the original document
- Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- sworn translation into required language
- international courier delivery (worldwide)
Everything is done legally and with full status tracking.
Processing time
Clear and predictable timelines:
- Police Clearance Certificate Poland (KRK): 1 working day
- Apostille (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): 7–12 working days
- Delivery within Europe: 1–3 business days
- Delivery to Canada, USA, UK, Ireland: 3–5 business days
This structure allows avoiding 1–3 weeks of delays that usually happen when applicants try to do it themselves or correct rejected submissions.
Pricing
Service | Price | Processing time |
|---|---|---|
Police Clearance Certificate (KRK) | 400 PLN | 1–2 working days |
Apostille (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | 250 PLN | 4–7 working days |
Certificate + Apostille package | 600 PLN | 7–10 working days |
- Certified translation: from 200 PLN
- Urgent processing available
- Worldwide courier delivery on request
Apostille for Police Clearance Certificate Poland
If you plan to use your Polish Police Clearance Certificate outside of Poland, in most cases an Apostille will be required.
Poland is a member of the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, which means official Polish documents, including a Poland Police Clearance Certificate with Apostille, can be legalized for international use through an Apostille issued by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Many immigration authorities, consulates, universities, and foreign institutions will not accept the certificate without Apostille legalization. This is especially important when the document is submitted for immigration, residency, citizenship, work permit, or visa procedures abroad.
To avoid delays and ensure the entire process remains smooth and compliant, we can arrange the Apostille immediately after the certificate is issued.
We have also covered in detail whether an Apostille can be issued for an electronic Police Clearance Certificate from Poland. You can read the full article here: Can You Apostille an Electronic Police Certificate from Poland?
Sworn Translation Services
In cross-border legal, administrative, and business processes, a sworn translation may be mandatory depending on the target jurisdiction and the receiving authority’s requirements.
We deliver fully certified sworn translations prepared by officially appointed and licensed sworn translators (tłumacz przysięgły), ensuring full legal validity and acceptance by courts, government institutions, consulates, and administrative bodies abroad.
Our services cover a wide range of languages, including:
- English
- German
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Arabic
- Ukrainian
- and additional languages available upon individual request
Each translation is executed with strict adherence to legal terminology, document integrity, and formal certification standards, including official stamps and signatures where required.
Key advantages:
- Full legal recognition in international proceedings
- Compliance with jurisdiction-specific requirements
- Precision in legal, technical, and administrative terminology
- Fast turnaround options for urgent cases
- End-to-end support for document legalization workflows (including apostille integration where applicable)
This service is designed for immigration procedures, court proceedings, corporate registration, academic recognition, and all official use cases requiring legally binding translated documentation.
Who can apply
You can request a Police Clearance Certificate Poland if:
- you are or were a Polish citizen
- you lived, worked, or studied in Poland
- you held a visa or residence permit
- you need it for immigration abroad
- you require background verification for employment or legal procedures
We work with clients globally, including USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, EU countries, UAE, India and Australia.
Final note
A Police Clearance Certificate Poland is a critical document in international mobility and legal procedures. In most cases, the real challenge is not the certificate itself, but timing, format errors, and rejection risks.
ONE PLUS helps you obtain this document quickly, correctly, and fully remotely, without dealing with Polish administrative procedures or unnecessary delays.
Contact ONE PLUS:
- Office: +48 71 880 85 08
- Email: biuro@one-plus.pl
- Viber: @oneplus_lex
- Telegram: @onepluswro_bot
- WhatsApp: +48 537 272 400
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