How to access your Criminal Record

Request a copy of your criminal record (Ministry of Justice)

Police "clearance certificate"

New Zealand Police are often asked for a "Police clearance certificate" or "Police record/file", especially by people applying for a job overseas. New Zealand Police do not produce "clearance certificates". However, you can get a copy of your Criminal Record - which should satisfy your need.

For information on how to access other people's criminal record contact the Ministry of Justice, Privacy Unit telephone 64-4-918 8800 or fax 64-4-918 8974 or by writing to: Ministry of Justice, Privacy Unit, PO Box 2750, Wellington.

A Criminal Record arises from a conviction, therefore Criminal Records are held by the Ministry of Justice, not by New Zealand Police. A Criminal Record is the New Zealand version of; police clearance certificate, police check, personal record, criminal check.