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This information has been collated from information presented to the SIA from United Kingdom and overseas government sources. It should not be viewed as exhaustive and, while we endeavour to keep information up to date, we cannot accept responsibility for any omissions or inaccuracies.

FINLAND

Criminal Records customer service can be contacted at:

Oikeusrekisterikeskus (Legal Register Center)
PB 157
13101 Hameenlinna
Finland
Tel and Fax: +358 3 662 3770
E-mail: oikeusrekisterikeskus@om.fi

Application forms can be downloaded from
http://www.oikeus.fi/oikeusrekisterikeskus/18619.htm

An application must contain your full name and previous names, social security number, place of birth, why the data is requested, date and signature. Application is free.

Embassy of Finland
38 Chesham Place
London
SW1X 8HW

Tel: 020 7838 6200
Fax: 020 7235 3680
Email: sanomat.lon@formin.fi

FRANCE

Individuals can request their "Bulletin 3" record as an extract from the National Criminal Record by contacting the National Criminal Record Service at:

Casier Judiciaire National
107 rue de Landreau
F-44079 NANTES CEDEX 1
FRANCE

Tel: +33 0251 8989 51
Website: https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your Embassy before sending it in with your licence application.

French Embassy
58 Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 7JT

Tel: 020 7073 1000
Fax: 020 7073 1004
Email: consulat.londres-fslt@diplomatie.fr

GERMANY

Anyone resident outside the Federal Republic of Germany who has reached the age of 14 can make a written application for a private certificate of good conduct ("polizeiliches Fuhrungszeugnis"), made to the Central Criminal Register.

German residents who wish to apply for a certificate should apply through their local registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt). The application must contain the applicants name and address, as well as a signature. Personal details and signature must be confirmed officially. Such official confirmation can be provided by a German embassy or consulate, or by a foreign public authority or a notary public. Submission of an officially certified photocopy of official identity papers showing the personal details of the person to whom the application refers will also suffice. The copy is to be signed by the applicant prior to certification. A note is to be made it the name at birth is not the same as the family name. The charge for each certificate is ?13, and payment can be made by cheque or transfer to the following account of the Bundeszentralregister:

Deutsche Bundesbank - Filiale Bonn -
Bank code 380 000 00
Account No.: 380 010 05
IBAN-Nr.: DE24 3800 0000 0038 001005
BIC/swift-Nr.: MARKDEF1380
Purpose: (reference number - if known -, or first and last names of the applicant)

Cheques from European countries must be made out in Euros. Cheques from the UK can be made out in sterling.

The application form can be found at: http://www.german-embassy.org.uk/Antragsform_fur_Fuhrungszeugnis.pdf.

The application can be made with the registration authority direct and should be sent to the following address:

Der Generalbundesanwalt beim Bundesgerichtshof
Dienststelle Bundeszentralregister
Sachgebiet BZR 32 - Internationale Rechtshilfe -
53094 Bonn
Germany
Fax: (+49) 1888 410 5050

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
23 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8QB

Tel: 020 7824 1300
Fax: 020 7824 1435
Email: mail@german-embassy.org.uk

GHANA

Applicants in Ghana should apply to the Director, CID, P.O. Box 505, Accra, Ghana. Alternatively they can apply through the Regional Crime Officer in one of the 11 police regions in Ghana for a certificate. Their contact details are shown below:

Applicants resident in the UK should contact:

Head, Passport and Immigration Section.
Ghana High Commission
104 Highgate Hill
London
N6 5HE
Tel: 020 8342 7555
Fax: 020 8342 8570

A fee is payable, fingerprints and photographs are taken. The application form is available for completion at the Ghana High Commission in London. The application, together with fingerprints, photograph and fee, is then sent to Accra and if suitable a Police Clearance Certificate is issued to the applicant.

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your High Commission before sending it in with your licence application.

Ghana High Commission
104 Highgate Hill
London
N6 5HE
Tel: 020 8342 8686
Fax: 020 8345 8566
Email: enquiries@ghana-com.co.uk

GREECE

Applicants should contact the:

Ministry of Justice
Criminal Records Department
96 Messoghion Street
115 27 Athens
Greece

Tel: +210 7713 503
Fax: + 210 7483 326

Alternatively applicants can contact the Athens Public Prosecutor's Office, Tel: +210 6400 708 or +210 6455 857.

Embassy of Greece
1A Holland Park
London
W11 3TP

Chancery T: 020 7229 3850 F: 020 7229 7221 E: political@greekembassy.org.uk W: www.greekembassy.org.uk

Consulate General T: 020 7221 6467 F: 020 7243 3202 E: consulategeneral@greekembassy.org.uk W: www.greekembassy.org.uk

HUNGARY

Applicants for criminal record certificates can apply by filling in the requisite form, available from any Hungarian post office, or if they are abroad, they can contact the local embassy or consulate. The cost is 2000Ft.

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your Embassy before sending it in with your licence application.

Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
35 Eaton Place
London
SW1X 8BY

Tel: 020-7235-5218
Fax: 020-7823-1348
E-mail: hunpress@huemblon.org.uk

ICELAND

If the applicant lives in Iceland they can get the form at any local police station. If abroad they should contact:

Ministry of Justice
Skuggasundi 150
Reykjavik
Iceland

Tel: + 354 545 9000
Fax: + 354 552 7340
E-mail: posturdkm.stjr.is

Applications can also be downloaded from the website at www.domsmalaraduneyti.is

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your Embassy before sending it in with your licence application.

Embassy of Iceland
2A Hans Street
London
SW1X 0JE

Tel: 020 7259 3999
Fax: 020 7245 9649
Web: www.iceland.org/uk
E-mail: icemb.london@utn.stjr.is

INDIA

Criminal Record Certificates can be obtained from local police stations in India. Applicants should contact the local police station for all areas in which they have lived.

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your High Commission before sending it in with your licence application.

The High Commission of India
India House
Aldwych
London
WC2B 4NA

Tel: 020 7836 8484
Fax: Fax: 020 7836 4331
Web: www.hcilondon.net

ISRAEL

Applicants in the UK should go in person to the Consulate in order to fill out the Request for Confirmation of Non-Criminal Records/Undecided cases. A passport and photos are required for identification and to send with the form.

Embassy of Israel
Consulate General
2 Palace Green
London
W8 4QB
Tel: 020 7957 9500
Fax: 020 7957 9577
e-mail: cons-sc@london.mfa.gov.il web: www.israel-embassy.org.uk/london/

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your Embassy before sending it in with your licence application.

ITALY

British nationals can obtain good conduct certificates at the Consular section of the British Embassy in Rome for a fee (amount not known).

The British Embassy
Via XX
Settembre 80a
1-00187 Rome
Tel: +39 06 4200 0001.
Website: www.britain.it

Italian nationals should apply to their local Giudice Unico di Primo Grado for a certificate generale which contains both civil and criminal records. They should specify that they need a country wide certificate.

Italian citizens can find addresses where to apply for a certificate on www.giustizia.it/servizi cittadino/cl-5.htm.

Until we hold more information about the criminal record certificate you should have the documentation verified by your Embassy before sending it in with your licence application.

Italian Embassy
14, Three Kings Yard
Davies Street
London
W1Y 2EH

Tel: 020 7312 2200
Fax: 020 7499 2283
E-mail: ambasciata.londra@esteri.it

JAMAICA

Police certificates can be obtained on application to:

Criminal Records Office
C.I.B. Headquarters
P.O Box 462
East Queen Street
Kingston
Jamaica

Jamaican High Commission
1-2 Prince Consort Road
London
SW7 2BZ

Telephone: 020 7823 9911
Fax: 020 7589 5154
Web: http://www.jhcuk.com
E-mail: jamhigh@jhcuk.com