If you have ever lived, worked, or studied in Poland, authorities in countries like the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, or Germany will likely require you to submit a Police Clearance Certificate from Poland (PCC). This document, officially known as a certificate from the Krajowy Rejestr Karny (KRK) , proves whether you have a criminal record in the Polish justice system.
For foreigners who no longer reside in Poland, obtaining this document can seem impossible. Polish consulates do not issue this certificate, and the online government portal (ePUAP/e-KRK) often requires a Trusted Profile (Profil Zaufany) or a Polish digital signature—something most non-residents do not have.
At Lex Corporation, we solve this problem completely. We act as your legal representative in Poland via a Power of Attorney (PoA) . You do not need to be in Poland, and you do not need a PESEL or Profil Zaufany.
What is a Poland PCC (KRK)?
The Poland Police Clearance Certificate is an official document issued by the Ministry of Justice. It checks three national registers:
- Criminal Register (Kartoteka Karna) – Adult convictions.
- Juvenile Register (Kartoteka Nieletnich) – Minor offenses.
- Detainee & Wanted Register – Custody and arrest warrants.
Why You Cannot Use the “Online” System Alone
While the Polish government offers an “e-KRK” online service, it is functionally useless for most expats because:
- You need a Profil Zaufany (Trusted Profile), which requires a Polish bank account or PESEL.
- The result is an XML file, not a stamped paper document. Immigration offices like IRCC (Canada) and USCIS (USA) do not accept XML files.
- The form is only in Polish.
How Lex Corporation Gets Your Poland PCC (Step-by-Step)
We do not ask you to log into Polish websites. Here is our process:
- Contact Us: You send us a scan of your passport.
- Power of Attorney: We email you a legal PoA document to sign. This allows us to act as you in Poland.
- Submission: Our legal team submits the application to the National Criminal Register (ul. Czerniakowska 100, Warsaw) or via our licensed attorney portal.
- Collection: We collect the official, stamped/sealed KRK certificate.
- Delivery (Optional): We ship the original document to your address via DHL/UPS worldwide.
Poland PCC Validity Period
While the certificate has no official expiry date, most immigration offices require it to be issued within 3 to 6 months of your application date. For example, IRCC (Canada) typically requires a PCC issued within the last 6 months.
| Country | Typical Validity Window |
|---|---|
| USA (USCIS) | 6 Months |
| Canada (IRCC) | 6 Months |
| United Kingdom (UKVI) | 3-6 Months |
| Australia (Home Affairs) | 12 Months |
Official Government Resources
- Ministry of Justice Poland: gov.pl/web/sprawiedliwosc/krajowy-rejestr-karny
- Contact for KRK: b-krk@ms.gov.pl (Note: They usually only respond in Polish).
Don’t let a missing PCC stop your visa. Contact Lex Corporation today.
Contact Lex Corporation
- Website: https://lexcorporation.pl/
- WhatsApp: +48 573 467 138
- Email: info@lexcorporation.pl