garda.ie : Police Certificate Application Ireland

Name of the Organization : Ireland’s National Police Service
Type of Facility : Police Certificate Application
Country : Ireland

Website : http://www.garda.ie/Controller.aspx?Page=2742&Lang=1

Police Certificate Application :

A Police Certificate is a statement about you issued by the Gardaí. The certificate, which is normally valid for one year, states your name, address, date of birth and also includes information about whether or not you have a criminal record.This does not include adult cautions.

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Rules:
You can only get a Police Certificate in certain circumstances. They are issued when required by consular authorities. For example, Police Certificates are often required before you can apply for a visa to visit or travel to other countries. They are not issued for employment or any other purpose. However, they can be issued for the setting up or registering a business in another EU member state.

Requests for Police Certificates are not processed in your local Garda station but instead, are sent to the Superintendent for the district where you live or used to live. Your completed Police Certificate will be issued directly from the district office and it can take up to 3 weeks for it to be issued.

Rates:
There is no charge for a Police Certificate.

How do I apply for a Police Certificate?:
Applicants for Police Certificates for these purposes should make an application in writing to the Superintendent in charge of the district wherein they reside, or formerly resided, in the Republic of Ireland. Please go to our Station Directory to find out who your District Superintendent is.

Your application in writing should include the following:
** Your full name as on your birth certificate including your maiden name if applicable
** Your date and place of birth (or a copy of your birth certificate)
** Your current address
** All addresses at which you have lived at in Ireland and when you lived there
** The place and purpose for which you require the Certificate

You should also include with your application:
** A copy of your passport, driving license or similar for identification purposes
** A stamped, self addressed envelope

Your application will take approximately three weeks to process

Garda Confidential No.: 1 800 666 111

FAQ :
Where can I get information about domestic violence?
To find out how to go about issuing proceedings (e.g. safety order) please contact your local District Court Office. If you live in Dublin please contact the Dublin District Family Law Office, Dolphin House, East Essex Street, Dublin 2. Details of these offices are available at www.courts.ie, or you can ring the Courts Service on +00353 1 888 6000. You can also call your local Garda Station for assistance in this matter.

I have lost my passport. What do I do next?
If you have lost your passport, or if it has been stolen, you should immediately report the loss to the Passport Office or to your nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate. To obtain a new passport you need to complete a passport application form [APS1 if resident in the State, APS2 if resident elsewhere]. This should be witnessed by a Member of An Garda Síochána if you are resident in the State or by one of the eligible witnesses listed on the APS2 form if you live elsewhere.

For further information please visit the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs. It is advisable to have a photocopy of your passport with you when travelling. This will greatly assist in getting an emergency passport if your passport is lost or stolen.