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Personal documents
Personal documentsEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026
Certificate that no criminal proceedings are pending
Request a court certificate confirming that no criminal proceedings are pending against you, online or at a municipal court.
Usual time
Usually without a long wait
Responsible institution
Općinski sud
How would you like to apply?
Documents and steps differ depending on how you apply.
In person at a municipal court
You may submit the application at a municipal court or its permanent service that issues certificates.
Online through e-Citizens
The request is sent electronically and the certificate arrives in the User Inbox.
Required documents
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In person at a municipal court
Online through e-Citizens
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Steps
In person at a municipal court
- 1
Check which certificate you actually need
A certificate that no proceedings are pending is not the same as a criminal-record certificate.
- 2
Submit the application to a municipal court
Bring the completed form, identity card and certified power of attorney if another person applies.
- 3
Pay the fee unless exempt
For certain purposes, including starting employment and some social rights, no fee is charged.
- 4
Collect the certificate as instructed by the court
The court issues an electronically sealed certificate after processing a complete application.
Online through e-Citizens
- 1
Check which certificate you actually need
A certificate that no proceedings are pending is not the same as a criminal-record certificate.
- 2
Send the request through e-Citizens
Sign in with a credential, choose the certificate purpose and send the request electronically.
- 3
Pay the fee unless exempt
For certain purposes, including starting employment and some social rights, no fee is charged.
- 4
Collect the certificate from the User Inbox
An electronically issued certificate is delivered to your User Inbox.
Prices and deadlines
| Procedure | Price | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
Online request for a charged purpose For prescribed exempt purposes, including starting employment, no fee is charged. | €4.50 | Usually without a long wait |
Court request for a charged purpose For prescribed exempt purposes, no fee is charged. | €9.00 | Usually without a long wait |
Important notes
- The colloquial term ‘certificate of no convictions’ can mean two different documents; check what the recipient requires.
- For use abroad, submit the request to a court if an authorised official’s signature and stamp are required.
- Some courts listed in official instructions do not issue this certificate type.
Common mistakes
- Requesting a certificate that no proceedings are pending when a criminal-record certificate is actually needed.
- Paying a fee even though the request purpose is exempt.
- Not preparing a certified power of attorney for submission by another person.
Institutions
Official sources
Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.
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