Legalization of a criminal record certificate
We legalize and apostille your criminal record certificate for a visa, residency or a job abroad. Heads-up: it's only valid for 90 days, so don't leave it for later.
Requesting a quote doesn't commit you to anything
- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
No one will pressure you. Your information is used only for your case.
Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- Venezuelans abroad or about to emigrate who need their criminal record certificate apostilled for a visa, residency, immigration status or a job
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Obtaining the criminal record certificate from the issuing agency.
- Checking that the document is correct before the apostille.
- Processing the electronic apostille at the MPPRE.
- Support from a lawyer throughout the procedure.
- Delivery of the legalized and apostilled document.
Does not include
- The official government fee (paid separately).
- The certified translation, if the destination country requires it (a service we also offer). Add it to your procedure ↓
- Procedures that fall under another agency (we point you in the right direction if that's the case).
- Renewing the document if it expires before you use it.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 3.
- Original document, or the details to request it
- Applicant's cédula (Venezuelan national ID card)
- Country or institution where you'll use it, so we know whether it needs an apostille
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 2 to 4 business days.
- Step 1
You give us your details
Send us your details or your criminal record certificate.
You do this - Step 2
We get the certificate
We request or obtain the certificate from the ministry.
We do this - Step 3
We check the certificate
We confirm that it's correct and current.
We do this - Result
Done
We process the electronic apostille and deliver your document ready to use.
You receive it
Varies by agency.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official registry fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts. What you pay us, professional fees, from $35, to handle the procedure and guide you through it
What goes to the government, the official fee of the relevant agency, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate; it doesn't stay with us Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I legalize it and use it after the 90 days?
It's no longer valid and you have to get it again. Criminal record certificates expire after 90 days; that's why it pays to legalize and apostille them right away, close to the date you'll use them.
Why legalize my criminal record certificate?
To make it valid for immigration or work procedures, almost always abroad.
How much does it cost?
The professional fee, from $35, covers the full handling; official fees and shipping are separate.
Is legalization the same as an apostille?
No: legalization is the step before, and the MPPRE apostille is what makes it valid abroad; we do both.
Do I have to go in person?
No, it's 100% digital; we handle it for you.
About this procedure
The criminal record certificate is one of the documents Venezuelans abroad request most, because almost every visa, residency, immigration status or job procedure abroad requires it. It has its own route: it's issued by the Ministerio de Relaciones Interiores, Justicia y Paz (Venezuela's Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace), usually quickly and online, and for it to be valid outside the country it has to be apostilled through the electronic system of the MPPRE (Venezuela's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which issues apostilles). We handle the entire process: we obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet and process the electronic apostille, which is exactly where people get stuck because the system is unstable. A key fact: the certificate is only valid for ninety days, so it's best to apostille it right away rather than leave it for last; that way it won't expire before you submit it. We deliver it ready to use abroad.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code) · 1961 Hague Apostille Convention
- Criminal record certificates are issued by the Ministerio de Relaciones Interiores, Justicia y Paz and are only valid for 90 days.
- The electronic apostille step can take longer because the system is unstable; that's why we handle it and follow up.
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
Is your case different?Ask us, message us on WhatsApp or book a free consultation. A real person answers you.