No Criminal Record Certification - TIANJIN

This guide explains how foreign nationals can obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record in Tianjin, China. This certificate is also known as a police certificate/check/clearance in other countries.

Background

Around the end of 2020, the exit and entry administration in each district of Tianjin became the police agency responsible for issuing Certificates of No Criminal Record to foreign residents within the same district. Previously, applications were handled by the Division of Exit and Entry Administration of Tianjin Public Security Bureau (PSB). In 2017, the responsible agency was the Tianjin Criminal Science & Technology Research Institute. These changes demonstrate the efforts made by Tianjin police authorities to improve their handling of this matter.

Foreign nationals may need to obtain a Certificate of No Criminal Record in China for various reasons, including immigration and employment. Typically, a Certificate of No Criminal Record is not acceptable for these purposes until it is notarized by a local notary office in China. For use in some countries, it also needs to be apostilled by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs or authenticated by the embassy representing the country where the certificate will be used. This guide covers the two primary steps, namely “Step 1: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Record” and “Step 2: Notarization of Certificate of No Criminal Record”.

Step 1: Get Notary Letter

Where to Apply?

The first step is to visit a local notary office in Tianjin and get a letter titled “Request for Foreigner Criminal Record Check” issued by the notary office. This letter is a required document for applying for your Certificate of No Criminal Record with the local police.

The notary’s letter is put into a sealed envelope. You will need to deliver the envelope to the district office of the exit and entry administration.

There are multiple notary offices in Tianjin. We often go to the Tianjin Beifang Notary Public Office, which is probably the largest notary office in Tianjin.

Eligibility

Any foreign national with a valid passport.

Required Documents

• Passport(s)
• Power of Attorney, if a third-party is appointed to handle the application.

Processing Time

On the spot.

Sample Request for Foreigner Criminal Record Check

[Sample Request for Foreigner Criminal Record Check Issued by Notary in Tianjin]

Step 2: Application for Certificate of No Criminal Record

Where to Apply?

After obtaining the notary’s letter, you can apply for a Certificate of No Criminal Record with the district office of the PSB’s exit and entry administration in the same district where you reside. Tianjin Public Security Bureau publishes the contact information of all the district offices.

Eligibility

Have had Temporary Residence Registration Forms issued by local police stations in Tianjin.

Have lived in Tianjin for 180 days or longer.

Required Documents

• Passport(s)
• Power of Attorney, if applicable.
• Notary’s Request for Foreigner Criminal Record Check.

Processing Time

3 business days.

Sample Certificate of No Criminal Record Issued in Tianjin

Please note that your Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the police will also be sealed in an envelope.

The Provisions on the Handling of Criminal Record Checks by Public Security Organs provide a basic model Certificate of No Criminal Record. The model contains a QR code for verification and a statement regarding no criminal record. Local police in different cities issue the certificates with slight variations in the layout. [Click here to view a sample Certificate of No Criminal Record.]

Step 3: Return to Notary Office for Notarization

After obtaining the envelope containing your Certificate of No Criminal Record, you need to deliver the envelope to the notary office. The notary office will then issue a Notarial Certificate of No Criminal Record with an English translation or other language translation as ordered by you. Typically, this final procedure takes about 3 to 5 days.

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: We offer detailed consultation on the eligibility criteria and required documents.
• Application Assistance: We assist in preparing and submitting the application to the appropriate Public Security Sub-bureau.
• Notarization Assistance: We help in submitting the No Criminal Record Certificate to the notary office and ensure proper notarization and translation.
• Document Preparation: We prepare all necessary documents, including the Power of Attorney, if needed.
• Follow-up: We track the application status and keep you informed throughout the process.

Contact with us

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us. We’re here to help!

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