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Application for a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3)
Verified 14 October 2022 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of Justice
Do you need the #3 of your criminal record for an administrative process or job search? The request is free. The procedure varies depending on your place of birth (or the place of birth of the person concerned if you apply for them).
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You were born in mainland France
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on the Internet or by mail.
Internet request
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3)
If there is no conviction in your newsletter, it will be sent to you by mail or mail.
If you used FranceConnect, the email is sent in a few minutes. Otherwise, you receive the email within about an hour.
Mail is sent within 2 weeks.
Warning
if the report contains a statement of conviction, lapses or disability, 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 10071 and send it to the National Court File by mail or fax.
The following elements should be clarified:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth
- Address to which the document should be sent
There is no need to attach an envelope or stamp for the response.
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent by mail within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If there is no conviction on your ballot, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
You were born overseas
The procedure depends on your birthplace overseas.
How do I apply?
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on the Internet or by mail.
On the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3)
If there is no conviction in your newsletter, it will be sent to you by mail or mail.
If you used FranceConnect, the email is sent in a few minutes. Otherwise, you receive the email within about an hour.
Mail is sent within 2 weeks.
Warning
if the report contains a statement of conviction, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
By mail
You must complete the form cerfa 10071 and send it to the National Court File by mail or fax.
The following elements should be clarified:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth (specify department)
- Address to which the document should be sent
There is no need to attach an envelope or stamp for the response.
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent by mail within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If there is no conviction on your ballot, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
Can I apply for another person?
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
How long is Bulletin #3 valid?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on site or by mail. There is no need to attach an envelope or stamp for the response.
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On site
You must go to the court office of Wallis and Futuna.
We have to bring
- an identity document and its photocopy (double-sided)
- and birth certificate dated less than 3 months.
Who shall I contact
By phone
00 681 72 27 15
By mail
Court of First Instance
BP 12
98600 Mata Utu
Fax
00 681 72 26 64
By mail
You must submit the form cerfa 10071 by mail or fax to the court office of your place of birth.
Attach form
- photocopy (double-sided) of a proof of identity (identity card, passport, etc.)
- and birth certificate dated less than 3 months.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth (specify department)
- Address (postal or electronic) to which the document is to be sent
Who shall I contact
By phone
00 681 72 27 15
By mail
Court of First Instance
BP 12
98600 Mata Utu
Fax
00 681 72 26 64
Can I apply for another person?
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
What is the processing time of the application?
For an on-site application, the delivery of the ballot may be immediate.
For correspondence requests, the time limit may vary by court. Shipping times (excluding shipping time) should be taken into account.
If there is no conviction on your ballot, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be delivered to you by hand or by registered letter with request for notification of receipt.
How long is Bulletin #3 valid?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on site or by mail. There is no need to attach an envelope or stamp for the response.
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On site
You must present yourself at the court office in New Caledonia.
Must present
- two-sided identification and photocopy
- and birth certificate dated less than 3 months.
Who shall I contact
By phone
00 687 27 93 67
By Email
Casier-judiciaire.tpi-noumea@justice.fr
By mail
Court of First Instance
Criminal Records Service
BP F4
98848 Nouméa Cedex
Fax
00 687 27 96 15
By mail
You must submit the form cerfa 10071 by mail or fax to the court office in New Caledonia.
Add to form
- photocopy (double-sided) of a proof of identity (identity card, passport, etc.)
- and birth certificate dated less than 3 months.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth (specify department)
- Address (postal or electronic) to which the document is to be sent
Who shall I contact
By phone
00 687 27 93 67
By Email
Casier-judiciaire.tpi-noumea@justice.fr
By mail
Court of First Instance
Criminal Records Service
BP F4
98848 Nouméa Cedex
Fax
00 687 27 96 15
Can I apply for another person?
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
What is the processing time of the application?
For an on-site application, the delivery of the ballot may be immediate.
For correspondence requests, the time limit may vary by court. Shipping times (excluding shipping time) should be taken into account.
If there is no conviction on your ballot, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be delivered to you by hand or by registered letter with request for notification of receipt.
How long is Bulletin #3 valid?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
Warning
Since October 4, 2022, Papeete's criminal record has been integrated into the national automated criminal record. Our information is being updated.
How do I apply?
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on site or by mail. There is no need to attach an envelope or stamp for the response.
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On site
You must present yourself at the court office of French Polynesia.
We have to bring
- an identity document and its photocopy (double-sided)
- and birth certificate dated less than 3 months.
Who shall I contact
To get the number 3 of the criminal record for people born in French Polynesia
By phone
00 689 40 41 55 00
By mail
Court of First Instance
Criminal Records Service
42 Pouvana Avenue in Oopa (formerly Bruat Avenue)
BP101
98713 Papeete Tahiti
By Email
casier-judiciaire.tpi-papeete@justice.fr
Fax
00 689 40 45 40 12
00 689 40 41 55 78
By mail
You must submit the form cerfa 10071 by mail or fax to the court office of your place of birth.
Add to form
- photocopy (double-sided) of a proof of identity (identity card, passport, etc.)
- and birth certificate less than 3 months.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth (specify department)
- Address (postal or electronic) to which the document is to be sent
Can I apply for another person?
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
What is the processing time of the application?
For an on-site application, the delivery of the ballot may be immediate.
For correspondence requests, the time limit may vary by court. Shipping times (excluding shipping time) should be taken into account.
If there is no conviction on your ballot, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be delivered to you by hand or by registered letter with request for notification of receipt.
How long is Bulletin #3 valid?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
How do I apply?
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on the Internet or by mail.
On the Internet
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3)
If you do not have a conviction, you will be sent an email within less than one hour, or a simple letter within 2 weeks.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
By mail
You must send the form cerfa 10071 to the National Court File by mail or fax.
You must specify the following:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth (specify department)
- The address to which the document should be returned
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent by mail within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If there is no conviction on your ballot, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
Can I apply for another person?
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
What is the processing time of the application?
If you make the request via the online service, your response is available within less than an hour.
If you make the request by mail, the time limit for receipt of a criminal record extract (Bulletin No. 3) is 2 weeks at the latest.
How long is Bulletin #3 valid?
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
You were born abroad
The request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3) is free. You can request it on the Internet or by mail.
Internet request
You must use the online service of the Ministry of Justice:
Online request for a criminal record extract (Bulletin #3)
You must attach a digital copy (two-sided) of an identity document (identity card, passport, driving licence, etc.) except if FranceConnect.
If there is no conviction in your newsletter, it will be sent to you by mail or mail.
If you have used FranceConnect, the email is sent within minutes. Otherwise, you receive the email within about an hour.
Mail is sent within 2 weeks.
Warning
if the report contains a statement of conviction, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt, within a maximum of 2 weeks.
Request by Mail
You must submit the form cerfa 10071 to the National Court File by mail or fax.
The following elements should be clarified:
- Name
- First Name (s)
- Date and place of birth
- Address to which the document should be sent
Who shall I contact
The answer will be sent by mail within 2 weeks (postal deadlines included).
If your newsletter does not contain any changes, it will be sent to you by simple mail.
If the report card mentions convictions, lapses or disability, it will be sent to you by registered letter with notice of receipt.
FYI
there is no need to attach an envelope or stamp for the response.
You can request a Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin #3) for your minor child and any adult you have guardianship.
The law does not provide for a period of validity for a criminal record extract. In general, the organisation or employer who asks you for Bulletin #3 specifies the desired seniority. For example, less than 3 months.
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