No Criminal Record Certification - GUANGZHOU

This guide outlines the process for foreign nationals to obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record during their residence in Guangzhou, China. This certificate, known as a police clearance in other countries, follows the regulations set forth in the "Regulations on Applying for No Criminal Record Certificates" by the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, effective March 1, 2019, and the "Regulations on Handling Criminal Record Inquiries by Public Security Organs" issued by the Ministry of Public Security in 2022.

Foreign nationals in China may require a Certificate of No Criminal Record for purposes such as immigration and employment. Generally, an uncertified Certificate of No Criminal Record is not acceptable for these purposes. In some countries, it may also require an apostille from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or consular authentication from the embassy of the destination country. This guide covers two main steps: "Step 1: Applying for the No Criminal Record Certificate" and "Step 2: Notarizing the No Criminal Record Certificate."

Step 1: Applying for the No Criminal Record Certificate

Where to Apply?
Foreign nationals can apply for the No Criminal Record Certificate at the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau's Exit-Entry Administration Division. Here are the contact details:

Address: 155 Jiefang South Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Phone: +86 020-12367
Office Hours: 8:30-12:00 and 14:00-17:30, Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays)

Eligibility

• Hold a residence permit issued by Guangzhou and have proof of temporary residence registration in Guangzhou.

• Have resided in Guangzhou for 180 days or more.

Required Documents

• Passport
• Temporary Residence Registration Form
• If applying through a third party, provide a Power of Attorney.

Processing Time

Typically, the processing time is 3 working days.

Sample Certificate

The "Regulations on Handling Criminal Record Inquiries by Public Security Organs" provides a basic template for the Certificate of No Criminal Record. This template includes a QR code and a statement of no criminal record. The QR code is used to verify the authenticity of the certificate. Certificates issued by local public security authorities may vary slightly in layout. Click here to view a sample Certificate of No Criminal Record.

Step 2: Notarizing the No Criminal Record Certificate

Where to Apply?
After obtaining the No Criminal Record Certificate from the Exit-Entry Administration, submit it to a local notary office for notarization. Only a notarized Certificate of No Criminal Record can be used overseas for purposes such as immigration, employment, and education.

In Guangzhou, there are several notary offices qualified to handle foreign-related notarizations, with the Guangzhou Notary Public Office being one of the more experienced ones.

Required Documents

• Passport
• No Criminal Record Certificate
• If applying through a third party, provide a Power of Attorney and a photo of the applicant holding the Power of Attorney.

Processing Time

1-2 weeks.

Sample Notarized Certificate

Notarized Certificates of No Criminal Record issued by notary offices in China follow a standardized format. For more details, please refer to our article "Formats of Certificates of No Criminal Record for Foreign Nationals."

Notice

If you are currently residing within China, we can provide assistance services. According to the requirements of the Exit-Entry Administration, applications must be submitted in person if you are within the country. If you are outside China, we can offer agency services to handle the application on your behalf.

Our Assistance

We provide the following services to facilitate the process:

• Consultation: Detailed consultation on eligibility criteria and required documents.
• Application Assistance: Preparation and submission of applications to the appropriate authorities.
• Notarization Assistance: Submission of the No Criminal Record Certificate to the notary office for proper notarization and translation.
• Document Preparation: Preparation of all necessary documents, including Power of Attorney if required.
• Follow-up: Tracking of application status and continuous communication throughout the process.