The Brazilian criminal record certificate (certidão de antecedentes criminais) is issued by the Federal Police and by the state Civil Police forces, and you can request it yourself. Antecedentes Criminais Brasil is a private service, not a government agency: we explain the route and help when it gets complicated, with the Hague apostille, sworn translation and issuance for people living abroad.
Who we are
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil is a private service that guides people who need to request, check or prepare documents related to Brazilian criminal records.
Our content helps readers understand the routes available for getting a Brazilian criminal background check, identify which document they may need, and learn about assistance options when the procedure requires extra steps.
We are not the Federal Police, a state Civil Police force or any other public body. The documents are issued by the responsible institutions, and you can follow the procedures they offer directly.
As for any further details about our institutional identity, the information was not found in the official content consulted; please confirm directly on the website of the responsible authority.
How we work
Our work combines information about issuance procedures with private document assistance services.
The first step is to understand which document fits the need presented. Depending on the case, you can read our guidance on the criminal record certificate or on the state criminal record certificate.
When the document will be used outside Brazil, you may also need to check apostille or translation requirements. Our page on the Hague apostille for criminal records covers information related to that situation.
Services and prices
The private services available include:
- Assisted issuance: from R$ 30.
- Hague apostille: from R$ 95.
- Sworn translation: from R$ 110 per page.
These prices refer to our private services. Notary office (cartório) fees are charged separately where applicable.
Our assistance services do not replace the duties of the authorities responsible for issuing the documents.
Sources and updates
As our reference for content on issuing criminal record certificates, we use the Federal Government services portal, in its information on how to issue the criminal record certificate.
It is important to tell apart the guidance published on this site from the procedures set by the responsible authorities.
When a specific piece of information is not available in the material consulted, we do not present assumptions as confirmed facts.
Editorial independence
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil is a private service and does not represent government bodies.
Our content is meant to explain procedures, present document-related information and guide readers on the routes available for making their request.
Hiring private assistance is optional. You can contact the responsible authority directly and request the document through the channels it provides.
The existence of paid services on this site does not turn our guidance into determinations of public authorities.
Decisions about issuing documents and about administrative procedures remain the responsibility of the competent authorities.
Privacy and contact information
The form on the site sends your request to our support team. The information used for contact includes your name, contact details and message.
We may reply by phone, Telegram or e-mail, depending on the details you provide yourself.
Further details of the privacy policy that are not part of the editorial information available should not be assumed.
Contact
If you need guidance on criminal records, assisted issuance, apostille or sworn translation, you can send a request through the form on the site.
Go to our contact page or use the form below.
The form lets you enter your contact details and describe the document you need. The request is passed to our support team, and we can reply through the channels you provide.
The site does not offer a public phone number or WhatsApp contact.
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The Brazilian criminal record certificate (certidão de antecedentes criminais) is issued by the Federal Police and by the state Civil Police forces, and you can request it yourself. Antecedentes Criminais Brasil is a private service, not a government agency: we explain the route and help when it gets complicated, with the Hague apostille, sworn translation and issuance for people living abroad.
Sources
- Federal Government, Issue a Criminal Record Certificate (Emitir Certidão de Antecedentes Criminais): https://www.gov.br/pt-br/servicos/emitir-certidao-de-antecedentes-criminais