Apply For Obtain police clearance certificate (Criminal Record Certificate) in Ecuador
- Non-citizens/foreigners are not eligible to apply for a Police clearance document in Equador.
Apply online to Ecuador Find a the police authorization certificate (Criminal Record Record) Online with images
- Visit the site of the Ministry of Interior, select important criminal records certificates, or click the to the link
- Accept the conditions and terms of use on this page.
- Follow the prompt and input your identity Card or Passport number, as the situation could be. After that, press “next” to go to the next screen.
- Follow the prompts on screen to submit your application.
- The on-line application has to be handled by the relevant department for the issue of the certification according to the norms in force.
The process of applying to Ecuador for Ecuadorian citizens
- a. Apply in-person
- Criminal record certificates can be requested in person through Jefaturas (Police Headquarter) and Subjefaturas Provinciales de la Policia Judicial (regional police stations).
- Link for contact: link
- Visit the office of your choice. Be sure to bring the necessary copy of documents together with the originals in the offices.
- Please adhere to the authorities’ guidelines and submit your complete application with all the required the necessary documents. Applicant must pay any fees if needed according to the guidelines.
- The application will be handled by the appropriate department.
- The certificate is available from the location where the applicants applied in person upon notification or issued according to regulations.
Process of applying – abroad to citizens.
- a. Contact the consulate or embassy directly.
- The applicant can apply at their closest consulate or embassy in person. Find the consulate or embassy click here
- Applications can be requested from the consulate or the embassy.
- Contact the office and make an time for a personal visit. Also , find out the steps to follow this process.
- On the day you have been scheduled on the date you have been given, visit the office with documents in original form and in a copy. You must follow the officer’s guidelines for processing your application.
- The application will be handled by the department responsible for it. The completed certificates will be sent to the concerned.
- The applicant must be able to collect the certificate from the appropriate office on notification or request to have it as per the rules that are applicable.
b. Apply through a representative
- The applicant is required to authorize a representative (relative to Ecuador) to submit an application on behalf of the applicant to obtain PCC through Jefaturas (Police Headquarters) or Subjefaturas Provinciales de la Policia Judicial (regional police stations).
- Link for contact: link
- The person who is mandated should be given the authorization written.
- Applications forms are available at the office of the particular visit, or downloaded on the internet.
- Visit the office of your choice. Be sure to bring the document’s required copy and originals with you at the time of visit to office.
- Follow as per the authorities’ guidelines and send the complete application with all the required the necessary documents. The applicant must pay any charges, according to the guidelines.
- The application will be handled by the department responsible for it.
- The certificate is available at the place where the applicant made application in person on notification or issued according to guidelines.
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- Note: The applicant must have the following information when applying.
- written authorization
- Passport or ID card.
- Note: The applicant must have the following information when applying.
Required Documents For Obtain police clearance certificate
country specific
- Identity document valid (identity card or passport, driving licence, etc.).
- Valid passport.
- Cedula de Identidad (ID)
In general
- Application form
- Your email ID (useful to relay problems with your application)
- Authorisation to represent (must be a parent)
- Evidence of the relationship.
- A self-addressed , self-addressed and addressed envelope without stamps (as is required).
- A valid contact number (applicant may be transmitted)
- Passport-size photos.
- Birth certificate (as per requirement).
Office Locations and Contacts
The Office of Archivo Central (Police central archive)Ave. Cuenca as well as Mideros St,
Quito.
Telephone: 593 – 2 244 7070.
What are all the Eligibility
- The applicant must have a valid passport and an address proof that is valid.
- Age: 18 and over. For minors applications, they must be made by the parent who has parental authority, if minor has not reached the age of the age of 18 yet.
- The residence address for the applicant should be identical to the address on the passport along with other documents supporting it.
- The applicants must be in need of a residence status, employment or a long term visas or to be admitted to a foreign country.
Fees
- There is no charge for online processing.
- A cost for $17.00 (around PS11).
- The fee/cost varies from each situation. Fee requirements that are updated will be announced by the relevant authorities when applying.
Validity
- 3 months.
- Validity norms differ between countries.
Documents to Utilize
Certificado de Antecedentes Penales online
Processing Time
- 2 working days.
- The processing time varies according to the country in which it was it was applied.
Instructions
Local Requests: You should obtain the Certificado de Antecedentes Personales by presenting yourself at the Archivo Central de la Polica Nacional located at Avenida Amazonas y Roca, Edificio Rio Amazonas, First Floor.
You must present the following information:
- the National Identity Card (Cdula de Identidad) (for Ecuadorians and non-national citizens from Ecuador);
- your passport in its original form (for those who are not nationals);
- One color photo, size 35×45 mm;
- The processing fee is $5 USD to be paid in cash.
Non-local Requests You must get the Certificado de Personal Antecedentes through getting a power of attorney signed by the Consulate or Embassy of Ecuador in the country of your residency. The representative you choose to provide living in Ecuador to fill out the application on behalf of you. Your representative has to present their power of attorney to the Archivo Central de la Polica Nacional located at Avenida Amazonas y Roca, Edificio Rio Amazonas, First Floor.
The power of attorney should comprise:
- Photocopies of your national identity card as well as the biodata page of your passport;
- A photocopy of your passport or national identity card bio data page from your representative
- One color photo of yourself, size 35×45 millimeters; and
- The processing fee is $5 USD, payable in cash.
Requirements Information
- Name of the applicant
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Marital Status
- Passport Number
- Date of Issue
- Date of Expiration
- The location of the issue
The Document is required
Through executive order no. 1166, which was issued on May 17, 2014 The Police Record issued by the Judicial Police, whose term was three months (90 days) and worth $5, was replaced with the Criminal Record Certificate, document which will be issued free by the Ministry of Interior will issue for free.
Police certificates are a formal document issued by the police department or a government agency in the country in order to list any criminal record that the applicant may or might not have. Criminal records could be associated with conviction, arrest or criminal instances.
It is the job of the applicant to reach out to the appropriate authorities to obtain the required police clearances or certificates. The procedures for each country are different. Candidates may need to submit an application to multiple levels of government or even more than one agency: municipal provincial state, federal, the courts, the police or similar government agencies to obtain their police certificates. If a police certification is not available in any one of the nations listed on the list, give an explanation in writing and a written letter to the authorities responsible that confirms that they will not issue the certificate.
Information that could be helpful
Relevant document: Certificado de Antecedentes Personales (CAP)’ or Record Policial.
Citizens (over 18 years of age) living in Ecuador: Apply in person to: Policia Nacional del Ecuador, Direccion Nacional de la Policia Nacional, Jefaturas y Subjefaturas Provinciales de la Policia Judicial.
Residents (over 18 years old) who reside in Ecuador are required to provide Cedula of Identity (ID) also known as a passport passport-sized photo.
Residents (over 18 years old) who are not residents of Ecuador Apply for the closest Ecuadorian consulate (Agregaduria de Policia, if it is available at the consulate).
The citizens (over 18 years old) who do not reside in Ecuador must have: Cedula de Identidad (ID) and passport.
Fee: payable.
You can also allow your relative to get the certificate on behalf of you. You must submit an official Poder Notarial form along with your identification card (cedula) to prove your connection. The form can be obtained for a fee that is US$17.00 to be paid at Puente Portete Y Avenida Barcelona S/N located in Guayaquil as well as at the Office of Archivo Central (Police central archive) located at Av Amazonas y Vicente Ramon Roca Quito.
Notification: Certificates are not accessible to foreigners who reside or have been a resident of Ecuador.