Extract from the criminal record

Where to request this?

• In the municipality where you are registered
  Also in case you need a document for use abroad.
• Are you not registered in Belgium?
  You can request the document at the Central Criminal Record of the FPS Justice.
• Extract of company registration
  You can request the document at the Central Criminal Record of the FPS Justice.

Different types: which extract do you need?

There are different types of extracts. When you request the document, clearly state the purpose for which you need it.

• Model 595
  General model, suitable for most requests.
• Model 596.1
  Used for 36 specific purposes, with legally imposed conditions. You cannot deviate from this list.

• Model 596.2
  Used for contacts with minors.
• Model 593
  You only need this model to apply to the court for rehabilitation. Do not give this model to any other organisation.

How to request?

Request criminal record (only in Dutch)

Request the extract for someone else

You can give a proxy to someone else, so they can request the extract for you.

Bring the completed proxy form and (a copy of) the identity card of the person you are requesting an extract for.

When will you receive the extract?

Online request

• In case of a secure request (with electronic identity card, digital key, itsme or a mobile app),
  • you will usually receive the document immediately in your mailbox.
  • For model 596.2 (contacts with minors), it usually takes a few days.
• If you did not make a secure request (without an electronic identity card, digital key, itsme or a mobile app),
  • you will receive a hyperlink through which you can have the extract sent to your official address by post.
• You will receive an e-mail once the request has been processed.

Request at the city office

• You get an extract immediately.
• The extract will also be sent to your ebox.

Price

The extract is free of charge

Extract in another language

The extract will be issued in Dutch. If you need it in another language, you will have to hire a sworn translator.

You can also request a translation document for EU countries together with the extract in the city office. This is then added to the extract (in Dutch) in the desired language of the country.

Conditions:

• You are Belgian.
• Your extract is blank.
• The extract is intended for use in an EU country (not in Belgium).

Legalisation and apostille

Some extracts for use abroad need a legalisation of the signature and/or apostille by the FPS Foreign Affairs.

How to request?

• Requested the extract online
  1. Send us an e-mail to let us know that you need a legalisation and/or apostille and for which country.
  2. We will send the extract to the FPS Foreign Affairs.
  3. The FPS Foreign Affairs will e-mail you about further processing.
• Requested the extract at the city office
  We cannot send the extract to the FPS Foreign Affairs.
  You should visit the FPS Foreign Affairs yourself.

Rehabilitation

You can find more information on the FPS Justice website.