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: you can request the Paraná criminal record certificate (atestado de antecedentes criminais) entirely online on the state government portal. The service is free, the document is stated to be ready within 24 hours, and it is valid for 90 days. You do not need a private company to apply.
| Item | Condition published by the Paraná Government |
|---|---|
| Type of service | Entirely online |
| Cost of issuance | Free |
| Stated time | Up to 24 hours |
| Validity | 90 days |
Anyone looking for a Paraná criminal record certificate can request the Paraná certificate directly over the internet. The service is available on the State Government portal, is free of charge and states that the document is ready within 24 hours.
The Paraná certificate is valid for 90 days, according to the information published on the state portal.
To start, open the page Request a Criminal Record Certificate (Solicitar Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais), Government of Paraná.
The request can be made without hiring a private company. Private assistance is an option for people who run into difficulties with the request or need complementary services, especially when they plan to present the document abroad.
Before you start, it is worth separating three questions: where to request the certificate, which conditions are stated for its issuance, and whether any additional service will be needed after you obtain it.
On this page we explain what is confirmed for Paraná, which information must be checked directly with the responsible authority and how to find help when needed.
How to request in Paraná
The route to request a Paraná criminal record starts on the State Government services portal.
The state page presents the service under the name Request a Criminal Record Certificate. According to the information published, the service is provided entirely over the internet.
This means the person can start the request through the service provided on the portal, without hiring private assistance just to make the request.
Where to make the request
The address to access the service is:
Request a Criminal Record Certificate in Paraná.
When you open the page, read the guidance presented by the Government of Paraná and use the request option provided on the service itself.
It is important to follow the instructions shown during the service. The page is the reference for checking the conditions that apply to the request and confirming any requirements before you provide information.
The official content consulted confirms the entirely online type of service, but in the material used for this guidance it does not give the full list of data and documents that may be requested.
For that reason, it is not appropriate to assume that a given document, registration or piece of information will be enough to complete the request.
Is the Paraná criminal record request free?
Yes. The Government of Paraná states that the service for issuing the criminal record certificate is free.
The free service refers to issuance by the state service. You do not need to pay Antecedentes Criminais Brasil to use the government portal.
If you choose to hire private assistance or a complementary service, the corresponding prices are separate from the free issuance.
This distinction matters because the state certificate and the private services are not the same charge.
How long does it take to get the document?
The time stated by the Paraná portal is up to 24 hours.
This is the time published for the state service and should be used as a reference when organizing your request.
It is not a guarantee that every case will be completed immediately. If there is any difficulty or unclear situation during the request, the guidance is to check directly with the service provided by the responsible authority.
Can I request it without an intermediary?
Yes. The service stated by the Government of Paraná is provided over the internet and the person can access it directly.
Hiring private assistance is optional.
In cases where the applicant can use the portal without difficulty and does not need other services, the direct route is the simplest alternative.
To learn the differences between state documents and other types of certificate, see also our page on the state criminal record certificate.
Stated timing, validity and cost
Before requesting the certificate, it is important to separate three pieces of information: issuance time, period of validity and cost of the service.
In Paraná, these three points are identified on the state portal.
| Information | Condition published by the Government of Paraná |
|---|---|
| Type of service | Entirely over the internet |
| Cost of issuance | Free |
| Stated time | Up to 24 hours |
| Validity of the certificate | 90 days |
This data refers specifically to the Paraná criminal record certificate.
What is the validity of a Paraná criminal record certificate?
The document is valid for 90 days, according to the state portal.
This period should be considered by anyone organizing documents to present to another institution.
Before requesting, check that the date on which you plan to use the certificate fits within the stated validity period.
It is also important to distinguish the validity published by the issuing authority from any conditions set by whoever will receive the document.
The specific requirements of receiving institutions are not detailed in the information used for this page. So we cannot say that the 90-day period will be enough for every purpose.
Those conditions should be confirmed with the institution that will receive the certificate.
Is the issuance time the same as the validity?
No. They are different pieces of information.
The up-to-24-hours time refers to the stated time for issuing the document.
The 90-day validity refers to the period during which the Paraná certificate is considered valid according to the state service.
Confusing the two periods can lead to poor decisions, especially when there is a set date for presenting documents.
The best way to organize the request is to consider separately the moment of requesting, the stated time for issuance and the validity period.
How much does it cost to request, and how much to hire assistance?
State issuance is free.
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil offers optional private services with the following starting prices:
- Assisted issuance: from R$ 30.
- Hague apostille: from R$ 95.
- Sworn translation: from R$ 110 per page.
These prices refer to the private services. Where applicable, the notary office (cartório) fee is charged separately.
Hiring any complementary service does not change the fact that requesting the Paraná certificate directly is free.
Before paying for assistance, it is advisable to clarify which service will be provided and which prices may apply to the case.
Access to the service
Access to the Paraná criminal record certificate is through the internet, according to the state portal.
The request page is the reference for starting the service and checking the guidance available.
Which documents are needed?
On the full list of data and documents required to request the certificate in Paraná, the information was not found in the official content consulted; please confirm directly on the website of the responsible authority.
This means we cannot present here a closed list of mandatory documents without adding information that was not confirmed.
The same care applies to any identification requirements, data entry or validation during the service.
Before starting the request, consult the updated instructions on the state page and check what will be requested.
Where to check the request information?
Use the state service address given earlier.
It concentrates the information published for requesting the certificate, including the up-to-24-hours time, free issuance and 90-day validity.
When there is doubt about requirements not described in this content, consulting the portal should prevail over assumptions.
Avoid sending personal information or documents without first identifying the service to which you are providing the data.
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil does not replace the issuing authority and does not need to be hired for you to access the free request.
For general guidance on the types of document, see also our page on the Brazilian criminal background check.
What to do if there is an obstacle
Although the Government of Paraná provides the service over the internet, a person may not be able to complete the request or may have questions about the guidance shown.
In those situations, the first step is to identify which part of the service needs clarification.
It is not possible to assume the cause of an obstacle without knowing the case and the information shown by the service.
I could not complete the online request
If you cannot move forward, go back to the state page and check the guidance available.
See whether the portal shows any specific instruction for your situation.
When the question involves the data needed, identification requirements or alternative ways to be served, the information was not found in the official content consulted; please confirm directly on the website of the responsible authority.
Avoid treating as guaranteed a solution that is not confirmed by the service.
The up-to-24-hours time is the published information for issuance, but it does not automatically tell us when a particular obstacle will be resolved.
I need the certificate for use abroad
If the purpose involves presenting documents outside Brazil, it is important to separate issuing the certificate from the complementary services that may be needed.
The state request remains free.
Whether a Hague apostille or sworn translation is needed should be assessed according to the purpose of the document and the requirements of the institution that will receive it.
We cannot say that these procedures are mandatory in all cases.
Antecedentes Criminais Brasil offers private assistance for these situations. You can see our page on the Hague apostille for criminal records to learn about this type of service.
When to seek private help?
Assistance can be considered when you run into difficulties during issuance or need to organize complementary services related to the document.
Before hiring, explain what the need is and which step is causing the difficulty.
The aim is to review the case and state which services can be offered, without presenting hiring as a condition for obtaining the state certificate.
If you need individual guidance, use our contact page.
Sources
- Government of Paraná, Request a Criminal Record Certificate (Solicitar Atestado de Antecedentes Criminais): information on requesting over the internet, free issuance, issuance time of up to 24 hours and 90-day validity.