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Request for extract of criminal record (Bulletin No. 3)
Verified 08 December 2022 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of Justice
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Do you need the number 3 of your criminal record for an administrative procedure or a job search? The request is free. The procedure varies depending on your place of birth (or where the person concerned was born if you are applying for it).
What applies to you ?
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You were born in the mainland
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can apply online or by mail.
Request on the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online application for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3)
If your newsletter does not contain any condemnation, it will be sent to you by email or by post.
If you have used FranceConnect, sending by email takes a few minutes. Otherwise, you will receive the email within about an hour.
The mail is sent within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Warning
if the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will only be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Request by mail
You must complete the form cerfa no. 10071 and send it to the National Criminal Record by post or fax.
The following elements should be specified:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth
- The address to which the document is to be sent
No envelope or stamp is required for the response.
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent to you by post within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
You were born overseas
The procedure to follow depends on where you were born overseas.
How do I apply?
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can apply online or by mail.
On the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online application for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3)
If your newsletter does not contain any condemnation, it will be sent to you by email or by post.
If you have used FranceConnect, sending by email takes a few minutes. Otherwise, you will receive the email within about an hour.
The mail is sent within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Warning
if the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within 2 weeks maximum.
By mail
You must complete the form cerfa no. 10071 and send it to the National Criminal Record by post or fax.
The following elements should be specified:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth (state)
- The address to which the document is to be sent
No envelope or stamp is required for the response.
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent to you by post within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
Can we apply for another person?
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
What is the period of validity of Bulletin No 3?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can make the request on site or by mail. No envelope or stamp is required for the response.
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On the spot
You must report to the Wallis and Futuna Court Registry.
You have to bring
- one piece of identification and its photocopy (double-sided)
- and one birth certificate less than 3 months old.
Who shall I contact
Criminal Records Department of the Wallis and Futuna Court
By telephone
00 681 72 27 15
By mail
Court of First Instance
BP 12
98600 Mata Utu
By fax
00,681 72 26 64
By mail
You must submit the form cerfa no. 10071 by post or fax to the court registry in your place of birth.
The form must be attached
- photocopy (double-sided) of an identity document (identity card, passport, etc.)
- and one birth certificate less than 3 months old.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth (state)
- Address (postal or electronic) to which the document is to be sent
Who shall I contact
Criminal Records Department of the Wallis and Futuna Court
By telephone
00 681 72 27 15
By mail
Court of First Instance
BP 12
98600 Mata Utu
By fax
00,681 72 26 64
Can we apply for another person?
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
What is the processing time for the application?
For an on-site request, the newsletter can be delivered immediately.
For mail order applications, the time limit may vary from one court to another. Delivery times (not counting delivery time) must be taken into account.
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be delivered to you by hand or by registered letter with request for notice of receipt.
What is the period of validity of Bulletin No 3?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can make the request on site or by mail. No envelope or stamp is required for the response.
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On the spot
You must report to the court registry of New Caledonia.
You have to present
- double-sided identification and photocopy thereof
- and one birth certificate less than 3 months old.
Who shall I contact
New Caledonia Court Criminal Records Service
By telephone
00,687 27 93 67
By E-mail
Casier-judiciaire.tpi-noumea@justice.fr
By mail
Court of First Instance
Criminal Records Department
BP F4
98848 Noumea Cedex
By fax
00,687 27 96 15
By mail
You must submit the form cerfa no. 10071 by post or fax to the Registry of the Court of New Caledonia.
Add to form
- photocopy (double-sided) of an identity document (identity card, passport, etc.)
- and one birth certificate less than 3 months old.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth (state)
- Address (postal or electronic) to which the document is to be sent
Who shall I contact
New Caledonia Court Criminal Records Service
By telephone
00,687 27 93 67
By E-mail
Casier-judiciaire.tpi-noumea@justice.fr
By mail
Court of First Instance
Criminal Records Department
BP F4
98848 Noumea Cedex
By fax
00,687 27 96 15
Can we apply for another person?
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
What is the processing time for the application?
For an on-site request, the newsletter can be delivered immediately.
For mail order applications, the time limit may vary from one court to another. Delivery times (not counting delivery time) must be taken into account.
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be delivered to you by hand or by registered letter with request for notice of receipt.
What is the period of validity of Bulletin No 3?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can apply online or by mail.
On the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online application for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3)
If your newsletter does not contain any condemnation, it will be sent to you by email or by post.
If you have used FranceConnect, sending by email takes a few minutes. Otherwise, you will receive the email within about an hour.
The mail is sent within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Warning
if the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within 2 weeks maximum.
By mail
You must complete the form cerfa no. 10071 and send it to the National Criminal Record by post or fax.
The following elements should be specified:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth (state)
- The address to which the document is to be sent
No envelope or stamp is required for the response.
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent to you by post within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
Can we apply for another person?
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
What is the processing time for the application?
For an on-site request, the newsletter can be delivered immediately.
For mail order applications, the time limit may vary from one court to another. Delivery times (not counting delivery time) must be taken into account.
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be delivered to you by hand or by registered letter with request for notice of receipt.
What is the period of validity of Bulletin No 3?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can apply online or by mail.
On the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online application for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3)
If your newsletter does not contain any condemnation, it will be sent to you by email, within less than an hour, or by simple mail, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within 2 weeks maximum.
By mail
You have to send the form cerfa no. 10071 the national criminal record by post or fax.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth (state)
- The address to which the document should be returned
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent to you by post within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If your newsletter does not contain any convictions, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
Can we apply for another person?
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
What is the processing time for the application?
If you make the request via the online service, your response is available within less than one hour.
If you make the request by mail, the time limit for receipt of a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3) is 2 weeks at the latest.
What is the period of validity of Bulletin No 3?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
You were born abroad
The national criminal record service may consult the European database to search for convictions handed down in other countries of the European Union in respect of non-European nationals residing in France.
The service must also include in the European database convictions handed down in France against non-European nationals.
The application for a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is free of charge. You can apply online or by mail.
Request on the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online application for a criminal record extract (bulletin n°3)
You must attach a digital copy (double-sided) of an identity document (ID card, passport, driver's license, etc.) except if you are using FranceConnect.
If your newsletter does not contain any condemnation, it will be sent to you by email or by post.
If you have used FranceConnect, sending by email takes a few minutes. Otherwise, you will receive the email within about an hour.
The mail is sent within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Warning
if the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within 2 weeks maximum.
Request by mail
You must submit the form cerfa no. 10071 the national criminal record by post or fax.
The following elements should be specified:
- Name
- First name(s)
- Date and place of birth
- The address to which the document is to be sent
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent to you by post within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If there are no changes to your newsletter, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the bulletin mentions convictions, disqualifications or incapacities, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
FYI
no envelope or stamp is required for the response.
You can request a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) for your minor child and for any adult whose guardianship.
The law does not provide for a period of validity for the extract from the criminal record. In general, the organization or employer that asks you for Bulletin No. 3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
Telephone administrative information - Allo Public Service
The informants who answer you are from the Department of Justice.
Cost: free service
Service available at the following times:
- Monday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Tuesday: 8:30 to 12:15
- Wednesday: 8:30 to 12:15
- Thursday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Friday: 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m
- Lundi : de 08h30 à 17h30
- Mardi : de 08h30 à 12h15
- Mercredi : de 08h30 à 12h15
- Jeudi : de 08h30 à 17h30
- Vendredi : de 13h00 à 16h15
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