Polish Criminal Record Certificate (PCC / KRK)

Get your official Polish Criminal Record Certificate, apostilled and translated, delivered anywhere in the world without setting foot in Poland.

Lex Corporation helps people abroad obtain the official Polish Criminal Record Certificate, known locally as zaświadczenie o niekaralności. The National Criminal Register (Krajowy Rejestr Karny, or KRK) issues this document. We manage the full chain: application, apostille legalization, sworn translation, and international courier delivery – start to finish, remotely.

What exactly is this document?

The KRK certificate is Poland’s single official criminal record document. It confirms whether a person has any recorded criminal convictions, fiscal offenses, or active enforcement proceedings in the Polish system. Abroad, foreign authorities refer to it under several names depending on the country requesting it:

Police Clearance Certificate Poland
Poland PCC
Polish Criminal Record Certificate
Non-Criminal Certificate / Non-Criminal Record Certificate

Different names, same document – issued only by the KRK.

Who Typically Needs a Polish Criminal Record Certificate?

If you’ve ever lived, worked, studied, or held residence status in Poland or hold Polish citizenship now, even from abroad – a foreign authority may ask you for this certificate. The most common triggers we see:

Visa applications (US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, and others)
Residency or permanent residence applications
Citizenship and naturalization procedures
Pre-employment or compliance background checks
Licensing for regulated professions
Court or administrative proceedings abroad
Corporate audits and government tender requirements

Why the DIY route often stalls

Poland does offer a self-service online path through ePUAP (the government’s Trusted Profile system), but for people outside Poland it frequently breaks down in practice:

No ePUAP / Trusted Profile account, and no straightforward way to get one from abroad
The certificate issued online is an XML file – most foreign authorities won’t accept it in that format
An apostille cannot be attached to a digital file; it has to go on the paper original
Personal data mismatches trigger rejection and force a restart
Certificates can expire before all the downstream steps (apostille, translation, courier) are finished

In practice, almost every foreign authority wants three things together: the paper original, an apostille, and a sworn translation. Getting all three lined up without local support is where most self-filed applications get stuck.

How Lex Corporation runs the process

We act on your behalf from application to delivery, so you don’t need to be in Poland or interact with Polish government portals directly:

We submit your application to the KRK and track it through to issuance
We collect the original paper certificate
We take it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for apostille legalization
We arrange a sworn translation into the language your receiving authority requires
We ship the completed package to you by tracked international courier (extra add-on service)

You get status updates at each stage, not just a final delivery notice.

Services and what’s included

Service	Notes
Standard PCC (KRK certificate)	Express processing available on request
Power of Attorney legalization	Included as part of the service
Apostille (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)	Cost varies by destination country and requirements – contact us for a quote specific to your case
Sworn translation	Billed per page; available in English and other languages on request
Shipping	Tracked, via DHL or FedEx (extra add-on service)

Because apostille costs and translation length vary case by case, we quote each request individually rather than publishing a flat price – this avoids surprise charges once we know your exact document and destination.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply if I’m living outside Poland?

Yes – this is the core of our service. Everything is handled remotely on your behalf.

How long does the whole process take?

It depends on whether you need just the certificate or the full certificate + apostille + translation package. We’ll give you a specific timeline once we know your requirements, and express handling is available for urgent cases.

Is the certificate accepted by foreign immigration authorities?

Yes, when issued and legalized correctly (original paper document plus apostille, and translation where required). Requirements vary by country, which is why we confirm the receiving authority’s exact requirements before starting.

Do I need an apostille?

In most cases, yes, if the document will be used outside Poland. Poland is party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so apostilled Polish public documents are recognized across member countries without further legalization.

What if I’m not sure what my destination country requires?

Tell us the country and the purpose (visa, residency, employment, etc.) and we’ll confirm what’s needed before you pay for anything you don’t require.

Can I get the certificate translated into English or another language?

Yes, through certified sworn translation, prepared by a licensed tłumacz przysięgły (sworn translator) for full legal recognition abroad.

What do I need to start?

Basic identifying details and, where applicable, prior Polish residence or citizenship information. We’ll confirm the exact list once we understand your situation.

Get started

If you need a Polish Police Clearance Certificate with apostille, translation, or both – Lex Corporation can manage the entire process for you remotely.

Lex Corporation Website: https://lexcorporation.pl/

WhatsApp: +48 573 467 138

Email: info@lexcorporation.pl

Stuck on ePUAP errors, unclear requirements, or an expiring deadline? Get in touch and we’ll take it from there.