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:
To obtain your Polish Police Clearance Certificate (KRK) remotely, you simply need to sign a Power of Attorney (PoA). We email you the PoA as a PDF to print and sign, then arrange a secure DHL courier pickup directly from your location. The signed documents reach our Warsaw legal team within 2–3 days from anywhere in the world, allowing us to immediately file your application with the National Criminal Register (KRK) to secure your official paper certificate without delay.
- We submit your application directly to the National Criminal Register (KRK) and track it through to issuance.
- We physically collect the original paper certificate bearing official court stamps.
- 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).
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?
You only need a copy of your valid passport or ID card, basic personal details, and the signed original Power of Attorney (PoA). We email you the PoA template to print and sign, and arrange a tracked DHL courier pickup directly from your doorstep.
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.
Potrzebujesz zaświadczenia o niekaralności z Polski?
Lex Corporation wspiera klientów w Polsce i za granicą w uzyskaniu zaświadczenia o niekaralności, przygotowaniu pełnomocnictwa, apostille, tłumaczenia przysięgłego oraz międzynarodowej wysyłce dokumentów.
Stuck on ePUAP errors, unclear requirements, or an expiring deadline? Get in touch and we’ll take it from there.
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