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Global Legalization: Your Guide to the Polish Criminal Record Extract

Extract from the National Criminal Register (Zaświadczenie z Krajowego Rejestru Karnego).

Relocating internationally requires more than just a passport—it requires verified proof of your history. In Poland, this is the Extract from the National Criminal Register (Zaświadczenie z Krajowego Rejestru Karnego).

At Lex Corporation, we act as your dedicated legal bridge in Warsaw. Whether you are a Polish native or a foreign national who once called Poland home, we manage the procurement, international authentication (Apostille), and certified translation of your records.


🏛️ Understanding the Krajowy Rejestr Karny (KRK)

The Polish Ministry of Justice maintains the KRK to track legal standings. For an international visa or residency application, you aren’t just getting a “police check”—you are obtaining an official government certification confirming you are not listed in:

  • The Penal Index: Records of final court convictions.
  • The Juvenile Database: Records of minors involved in legal proceedings.
  • The Enforcement Registry: Information on wanted persons or those currently in custody.

Why Global Authorities Require This Polish Document

If you resided in Poland for half a year or more, immigration bodies in the USA, Canada (IRCC), UK, Australia, and the EU will request this document. It is the definitive proof of your “Good Character.”

  • For Citizenship: A mandatory requirement for naturalization in most Western nations.
  • For Regulated Careers: Essential for those entering the Medical, Financial, or Educational sectors.
  • For Ukrainian & Russian Expats: We specialize in helping Eastern European citizens who lived in Poland and are now building lives in North America or Western Europe.

The Lex Corporation Advantage: Remote & Reliable

Why risk a rejected digital file? Most foreign consulates do not accept the PDF/XML version of the Polish KRK. They require a physical document with embossed seals.

Our Warsaw-based team provides:

  1. Direct Procurement: We obtain the physical, “wet-stamped” original from the Ministry of Justice.
  2. Hague Convention Authentication: We handle the Apostille process at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MSZ) so your document is legally valid worldwide.
  3. Sworn Linguistics: We provide tłumaczenia przysięgłe (Certified Sworn Translations) into English, Ukrainian, Russian, German, and dozens of other languages.
  4. Secure Transit: Your complete legalization packet is sent via tracked global courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS) to any country.

We Speak Your Language

Communication should never be a barrier to your legal needs. Our support team is fluent in:

English, Nepali, Hindi, Bengali, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Uzbek, Arabic, and Turkish.


❓ Common Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use the digital version I received via ePUAP?

A: Rarely. Most immigration offices in Canada, the US, and the UK require the physical paper certificate. Lex Corporation specializes in getting the physical original that embassies actually accept.

Q: I lived in Poland as a student and have no PESEL. Can you help?

A: Absolutely. We can pull your records using your Passport Number and biographical data. A PESEL is not mandatory for our manual application process.

Q: What is the typical turnaround for an Apostilled certificate?

A: We usually complete the local process in 3–7 business days. Total time depends on the speed of international shipping to your specific location.

Q: Is the Apostille mandatory?

A: If the document is for use outside of Poland, yes. Most foreign governments will reject a Polish certificate unless it carries the official Apostille sticker from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


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