警察証明 / Police Certificate
令和4年10月28日
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当館領事窓口業務は予約制となっております。 ◎こちらの証明書の申請には，当館で申請者の指紋記録を採取する必要があるため，ご本人の来館が必須です。申請にあたり要件を確認する必要もあるため，事前に必要書類の画像を添付して，こちら（consul@se.mofa.go.jp）までEメールして下さい。 |
警察証明書
警察証明は，日本での犯罪歴の有無を証明するものです。永住権申請，帰化等のため，現地関係当局がその国の法規に基づきこの証明の提出を要求する場合にのみ，日本の警察庁から発行されます。
日本国籍者，元日本国籍者，日本に居住歴のある外国国籍者
 申請書 |
申請書 ※日付は記入せず，空欄のままでお願いします。 |
 パスポート |
有効なパスポート |
 滞在資格を証明する書類 |
米国人を除き，当地での滞在資格を証明する書類（有効なビザもしくはグリーンカード） |
 使用目的を確認できる書類 |
使用目的を確認できる書類（移民局からのレター等） |
無料
- 指紋カード（指紋原紙）は，当館備え付けのもの以外は使用できません。
- 警察証明書の申請書類一式は，外務省経由で警察庁に送付され，警察庁において証明書が作成されますが，申請から証明書取得まで2～3か月を要します。
- 警察証明書の発給目的には制約があります。米国永住権申請以外の目的で警察証明が必要な場合は，事前にこちら（consul@se.mofa.go.jp）
までお問い合わせ願います。 - 受け取りは，申請者本人または予め申請時に申請者より指定された方(委任状提出要)に限られます。代理受領を希望される場合は，申請時にその旨お申し出願います。
- 日本国内で警察証明書を申請することも可能ですが，その場合，原則として本邦における最終住民所地を管轄している都道府県警察本部に，必要書類，所要日数等をご照会願います。
Police Certificate
Issued by the National Police Agency of Japan, the Police Certificate reports whether you have a criminal record for the duration lived in Japan. Non-Japanese citizens may apply as well.
※The police certificate is issued by the Japanese National Police Agency only when the relevant local authorities require it under the laws of the country for the purpose of permanent residence application, naturalization, etc. There are also limitations placed on what this certificate can be used for, such as obtaining citizenship, permanent residence, and work permits. Depending on the purpose of your application, you may be required to submit additional documents or may not qualify to apply.
※The police certificate is issued by the Japanese National Police Agency only when the relevant local authorities require it under the laws of the country for the purpose of permanent residence application, naturalization, etc. There are also limitations placed on what this certificate can be used for, such as obtaining citizenship, permanent residence, and work permits. Depending on the purpose of your application, you may be required to submit additional documents or may not qualify to apply.
 Application Form |
Application Form ※Please DO NOT write the date. |
 Valid Passport |
Valid Passport |
 Proof of legal status in the U.S. |
Green card, visa, etc. (does not apply to U.S. citizens) |
 Document to confirm the purpose of certificate |
Documents such as a letter from USCIS |
 Fingerprint Form |
Fingerprint Form (provided by our office) ※You must use the Fingerprint Form provided by our office. Other formats cannot be accepted. ※Fingerprint services is done in-office. Please give yourself ample time to apply. |
There is no fee.
Processing times are usually 2~3 months.
- Fingerprint cards (original fingerprint paper) provided by the Consulate office are only used.
- The application documents for a police certificate are sent to the National Police Agency via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a certificate is prepared by the National Police Agency.
- There are restrictions on the purposes for which the Police Certificate may be issued. If you need a police certification for a purpose other than applying for U.S. permanent residence, please contact the Certification Section in advance. Phone (206) 682-9107
- Only the applicant or a person designated by the applicant at the time of application (a letter of attorney must be submitted) can receive the certificate. If you wish to receive the certificate on your behalf, please inform us at the time of application.
- You can also apply for a police certificate in Japan. In this case, please contact the prefectural police headquarters that has jurisdiction over your last place of residence in Japan for information on required documents and the number of days required.
