Get No Criminal Record Certificate in China

We offer comprehensive services to assist foreigners living in Beijing in obtaining a No Criminal Record Certificate. This certificate, also known as a police clearance in other countries, is processed according to the "Implementation Details for Handling Criminal Record Queries" issued by the Beijing Public Security Bureau on March 25, 2022.

Our Services

We provide full assistance throughout the entire process, from applying for the No Criminal Record Certificate to notarizing the certificate. Below is a detailed explanation of the steps involved:

Step 1: Applying for the No Criminal Record Certificate

Foreigners can apply for the No Criminal Record Certificate at the Exit-Entry Administration Detachments of the Public Security Sub-bureaus in various districts of Beijing. For contact details of the district sub-bureaus, please visit the National Immigration Administration website and select "Beijing".

Eligibility

• Hold a residence permit issued by Beijing.
• Have resided in Beijing for 180 days or more.

Required Documents

• Passport
• Temporary Accommodation Registration Form for Overseas Personnel (not mandatory)
• Power of Attorney (if a third party is authorized to apply on behalf of the applicant)

Processing Time

1-3 working days.

Sample Certificate

Step 2: Notarizing the No Criminal Record Certificate

After obtaining the No Criminal Record Certificate from the Public Security Bureau, it needs to be submitted to a local notary office for notarization and translation. We recommend the Beijing Fangyuan Notary Office, known for its extensive experience in notarizing certificates for foreigners. For contact details of all notary offices in Beijing, please visit the 12348 Beijing Legal Service Network.

Required Documents

• Passport
• No Criminal Record Certificate
• Power of Attorney (if a third party is authorized to apply on behalf of the applicant)

Processing Time

1-2 weeks.

Sample Notarized Certificate

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.