Information regarding obtaining a certificate of the presence (absence) of a criminal record
Citizens are informed that when obtaining a certificate of the presence (absence) of a criminal record, starting from January 1, 2025, it is necessary to provide a certificate of passing the state dactyloscopic registration (fingerprints).
The following amendments and additions have been made to the Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan "On the Instructions for Providing Information on a Criminal Record or Criminal Prosecution":
"An application for the presence (absence) of a criminal record is accepted in accordance with the established procedure during a personal reception of citizens in the internal affairs bodies (departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) at the place of residence of the applicant, an appeal to the management of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan (Main Information and Analytical Center of MIA) in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan "On Appeals of Individuals and Legal Entities" is carried out with the following documents:
- a copy of an identity document (national or international passport, military ID, certificate of change of name and surname (if any) and a birth certificate for minors);
- a certificate of completion of state fingerprinting registration (except for minors and persons under guardianship and trusteeship);
- provision of a receipt for payment of services (except for cases specified in the note to the Price List).
The application is registered in compliance with the requirements of the legislation and sent for consideration to the Main Information and Analytical Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan and information centers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for regions, cities and districts by letter";
"If it is impossible for a person who has previously undergone state fingerprint registration to be present in person with an application for the provision of information on the presence (absence) of a criminal record or the presence of criminal prosecution, a person authorized by him may apply with an identity document.
A person who has not previously undergone state fingerprint registration shall not be provided with information on the presence of a criminal record or the presence of criminal prosecution in absentia;
"A certificate of the presence (absence) of a criminal record or the presence of criminal prosecution is provided to citizens upon preliminary passage of state fingerprint registration by checking their presence in the state fingerprint registration by an employee of the Forensic Science Department without re-passing the state fingerprint registration. A certificate of the presence (absence) of a criminal record or the presence of criminal prosecution is provided to minors and persons under guardianship and trusteeship, upon the application of parents or legal representatives indicating documents confirming or establishing guardianship and trusteeship." Responsible employees of the Forensic Science Department have been sent to conduct state fingerprint registration of citizens and their verification at the fingerprinting point located next to the building of the Main Information and Analytical Center.