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.
Quick answer: Minas Gerais has an online service for the state criminal record certificate (atestado de antecedentes criminais), but only for people whose identity card (RG) was issued in Minas Gerais. Others must apply in person in Minas Gerais, with no appointment needed. Online service is described as immediate; no time is stated for in-person service.
| Your situation | Route (Portal MG) |
|---|---|
| RG issued in Minas Gerais | Online, or at a self-service terminal; immediate |
| RG issued in another state | In person in Minas Gerais, no appointment |
| Data for the online request | RG number, full name, date of birth, security code |
Need to request a Minas Gerais criminal record certificate and not sure where to start? In Minas Gerais there is an online service for obtaining the criminal record certificate (atestado), but not every applicant can use it.
The main point is to check where your identity card was issued. According to Portal MG, online service is available to people whose identity card was issued in Minas Gerais. People with an identity card from another state must request the document in person.
The certificate states whether or not a criminal record exists at the time of the request. So it is important to understand what the document shows, what information is required, and which route fits your situation.
On this page you will find the conditions for requesting the Minas Gerais certificate, the data you need, the guidance for in-person service and the timing stated by the state service. We also explain when private support can help, especially if the document is meant for use abroad.
Who can issue it online
The first step to obtain the criminal record certificate in Minas Gerais is to check whether you meet the condition set for the internet service.
According to Portal MG, the online service is available only to holders of an identity card issued in the state of Minas Gerais.
This means that the place of issue of your identity card is essential information before you start the request.
Identity card issued in Minas Gerais
If your identity card was issued in Minas Gerais, you meet the condition stated by the state for using the online service.
In that case, the route indicated is to open the state page and follow the guidance shown to request the certificate.
The document issued states whether or not a criminal record exists at the time of the request.
To start, use the service provided by Portal MG:
Obtain the Criminal Record Certificate (Obter o Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais), Portal MG.
Before filling in the data, check that you are using the details of the identity card issued in Minas Gerais.
Identity card issued in another state
If your identity card was issued in another Brazilian state, Portal MG sets a different procedure.
In that situation, the Minas Gerais certificate must be requested in person in Minas Gerais, with no appointment needed.
The distinction matters because wanting a document from Minas Gerais does not, by itself, mean that online service is available to every applicant.
For example, a person who needs to present criminal records related to Minas Gerais but holds an identity card issued in another state should follow the in-person guidance.
It is not appropriate to assume that the online service will cover that situation.
How to choose the right route
Before starting the request, answer two questions:
- Was my identity card issued in Minas Gerais?
- Do I specifically need the Minas Gerais state criminal record certificate?
The first question helps identify the type of service described by Portal MG. The second avoids confusion between state documents and documents issued by other bodies.
If you are still trying to understand the difference between documents issued by the states, see our page on the state criminal record certificate.
It helps organize the search for the right document, without replacing the specific instructions of the Minas Gerais service. For the difference between the criminal record certificate and the atestado, see the dedicated page.
The safest route is always to start from the service condition actually stated by the responsible authority, without assuming that the rules of other states are the same.
Step by step on the Minas Gerais service
The Minas Gerais criminal record service shows the applicant's situation at the moment the request is made.
According to Portal MG, the certificate states whether or not a criminal record exists and shows the citizen's situation at the exact moment of the request.
This is the scope expressly described for the Minas Gerais document.
1. Open the state service page
Start from the address of the service for obtaining the criminal record certificate on Portal MG.
The page gathers the public guidance on who can make the request online, the data required and the in-person alternative for people with an identity card from another state.
Use that address as your reference to start the request and to clear up questions about the conditions of service.
2. Confirm that you qualify for online issuance
Check whether your identity card was issued in Minas Gerais.
This check should happen before you enter any information, because the online route is limited to holders of an identity card issued in the state.
If your identity card is from another state, follow the guidance for requesting in person.
3. Enter the data requested
To request the certificate online, Portal MG says you need:
- RG number.
- Full name.
- Date of birth.
- Security code provided by the service.
These are the items expressly mentioned in the guidance consulted.
4. Follow the service's instructions
After entering the data, continue according to the instructions shown by the state system.
The Minas Gerais certificate states whether or not a criminal record exists at the time of the request.
That is different from saying that the document represents a permanent situation or that it is automatically accepted for any purpose.
The content of the certificate should be read within the scope stated by Portal MG.
5. Identify the purpose of the document
Once you understand the issuance procedure, think about where the certificate will be presented.
Needing to obtain the document and needing to prepare it for a specific purpose are separate questions.
If you only need to request a Minas Gerais criminal record, start with the state service.
If you plan to use the document abroad, you may also need to consider complementary services, such as the Hague apostille or sworn translation.
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil offers these services privately, without replacing the authority responsible for issuing the document.
To learn about assistance related to international use, see the Hague apostille for criminal records.
Documents and data
For the online request of the Minas Gerais criminal record certificate, Portal MG lists a specific set of data.
They are: RG, full name, date of birth and security code.
Understanding this list before you start can make the request more organized.
RG number
The RG number is one of the items required by the state service.
Since online service depends on an identity card issued in Minas Gerais, confirm that condition before using the data.
Full name
Your full name is also requested.
When filling in the field, use the details that match your identification and check what you typed.
This check is especially useful when the person needs the document to present later to another institution.
The aim is to make sure the data entered in the request is what the applicant actually intends to use.
Date of birth
Your date of birth is part of the set of information needed for the request.
Before continuing, check that it was entered correctly.
The list of data presented by Portal MG should serve as the reference for preparing the request, without adding requirements not confirmed by the state source.
Security code
Portal MG also asks for the security code provided during the service.
This code is part of the information required to make the online request.
Look at the corresponding field and follow the guidance shown by the service itself.
Do I need to provide other documents?
The information confirmed for the online request lists the RG number, full name, date of birth and security code.
The facts used on this page contain no additional list of documents required for this route.
For that reason, we do not present extra requirements as if they were mandatory.
If your situation does not match the online service described, consult Portal MG's guidance directly.
What if the document will be used outside Brazil?
Issuing the certificate and preparing it for use abroad should be treated separately.
Having a Minas Gerais certificate does not allow us to conclude, without checking the case, which additional procedures will be needed.
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil offers three types of private service:
- Assisted issuance: from R$ 30.
- Hague apostille: from R$ 95.
- Sworn translation: from R$ 110 per page.
These prices refer to the private services. The notary office (cartório) fee is charged separately where applicable.
Whether each service is needed depends on the document and the purpose stated by the applicant. This page does not promise that every case will need the same steps.
For people who plan to use a Brazilian criminal record abroad, support can start with an analysis of that purpose.
Validation and in-person service
A frequent question about the Minas Gerais criminal record concerns whether you can request the document when your identity card was issued outside Minas Gerais.
The state guidance is clear: holders of an identity card from other states must request issuance in person in Minas Gerais, with no appointment needed.
This information should be considered before trying to use the online route.
When is in-person service necessary?
According to Portal MG, an in-person request is the route stated for people whose identity card was issued in another state.
This separates two groups of applicants:
- People with an identity card issued in Minas Gerais, who can use the online service under the state's condition.
- People with an identity card issued in another state, who must request the Minas Gerais certificate in person.
The guidance consulted also says no appointment is needed for this in-person request.
However, in the facts considered here it gives no specific time for completing all in-person requests.
For that reason, we do not attach to in-person service the same timing stated for the internet.
How do I validate a Minas Gerais criminal record certificate?
The first question is to understand what the document declares.
Portal MG says the certificate shows whether or not a criminal record exists at the exact moment of the request.
This description explains the purpose of the document, but should not be confused with the description of a specific electronic validation mechanism.
The facts available for this page do not establish a detailed procedure for later authentication of the certificate.
So, to clarify a specific validation requirement, use the state service reference and the guidance of the institution that will receive the document.
Avoid concluding that a procedure used for another state document automatically applies to Minas Gerais.
Are Minas Gerais criminal records the same as in other states?
On this page, the issuance conditions described are exclusively those of Minas Gerais.
If your search started with expressions such as "state criminal record" or "state criminal record certificate", it is important to identify which state you really need the document from.
To continue your research, see also the specific pages on:
- the São Paulo criminal record certificate;
- the Rio Grande do Sul criminal record certificate;
- the Paraná criminal record certificate.
These references let you look at each subject separately, without automatically applying the Minas Gerais conditions to other states. For Bahia and Rio de Janeiro, see the Bahia criminal record certificate and the Rio de Janeiro criminal record certificate.
If your need is broader still, start with the Brazilian criminal background check page, which presents the service in general terms.
Stated timing
Timing is one of the main concerns of people researching how to issue a Minas Gerais criminal record.
For online service in Minas Gerais, Portal MG states immediate service, over the internet or at a self-service terminal.
This is the time expressly stated for the route mentioned.
Is the Minas Gerais certificate issued on the spot?
The confirmed information is that service over the internet or at a self-service terminal is immediate.
It is important to keep this statement within the context in which it was given.
The stated timing should not be read as a guarantee that any request, regardless of the applicant's conditions, will be completed immediately.
The online route has the condition of an identity card issued in Minas Gerais.
People with an identity card issued in another state should consider the in-person request, according to the state guidance.
What is the timing for in-person service?
The facts available on this page set no specific time for completing the in-person request.
So we cannot give a number of days based on the confirmed information.
The state guidance available indicates that the in-person request for holders of identity cards from other states requires no appointment.
That is not the same as stating the total time needed for issuance.
To plan your request, distinguish the possibility of showing up without an appointment from the time to complete the service.
Does immediate service include apostille and translation?
No. The immediate service stated by Portal MG refers to the Minas Gerais service over the internet or at a self-service terminal.
It sets no timing for private apostille, sworn translation or assisted issuance services.
If you need those services, the timing must be assessed separately.
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil states the conditions of service case by case, before any payment.
Need help with a Minas Gerais criminal record?
You can start the request directly through Portal MG, without hiring a private intermediary.
If you have difficulty understanding the issuance route, or if the document must be prepared for use abroad, Antecedentes Criminais Brasil can review your need.
Assisted issuance costs from R$ 30, the Hague apostille from R$ 95 and sworn translation from R$ 110 per page. The notary office (cartório) fee is charged separately where applicable.
These prices are not a mandatory charge by the state public service.
To learn more about the private service, go to about or use our contact page.
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Antecedentes Criminais Brasil is not a public body and does not replace the institutions responsible for issuing documents.
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
- Portal MG, Government of Minas Gerais. Obtain the Criminal Record Certificate (Obter o Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais). Information on the conditions for requesting online, data required, in-person service, content of the certificate and timing of service. https://www.mg.gov.br/servico/obter-o-atestado-de-antecedentes-criminais