Criminal record extract for Morgins order online

Get your criminal record extract in a few simple steps, conveniently online from your PC or phone:

1. Upload your document: Upload your ID or passport.
2. Enter your personal details: Fill in your personal information.
3. Sign electronically: Sign directly online – no need to print documents or visit the post office.

Only if the activity justifies this. The principle of proportionality applies. Without a factual reference, the claim is inadmissible.

A criminal record extract may be required for various purposes, including:

• Job applications: Many employers require a private extract to ensure that potential employees have no relevant criminal records.
• Visa issuance: A criminal record extract is often required by embassies and consulates when applying for a visa.
• Naturalization applications: Authorities typically require a criminal record extract to assess the applicant's eligibility for citizenship.
• Rental agreements: Some landlords request a criminal record extract before renting out an apartment.
• Volunteering: Organizations often require proof of a clean record, especially for activities involving vulnerable groups.

Immediately after placing your order, you will receive an order confirmation and your order number via email. The criminal record extract will be sent to you within 5 to 7 business days, along with a download link. You can also track the status of your order at any time.

Important information from the FDJP
Due to the currently very high demand for excerpt from criminal records, delivery times will be extended accordingly. We thank you for your understanding.

The retention periods in the Swiss criminal register depend on the severity of the sentence (according to StReG, valid since 23 January 2023):

Visible in the private extract (for employers):

• Fines with probation: 2 years
• Suspended sentences with probation: 2–3 years
• Fines/community service: approx. 6–7 years
• Prison sentences: 6–17 years (depending on duration)
• Serious offences: life imprisonment

Complete deletion from the system:

• Fines: 10 years
• Fines: 15 years
• Prison sentences under 1 year: 15 years
• Prison sentences 1–5 years: 20 years
• Prison sentences over 5 years: 25 years
• Expulsion from the country: until death
• Particularly serious offences (e.g. murder): life imprisonment

Entries are automatically deleted after the expiry of the periods. Important: An entry may no longer appear in the private extract, but it remains visible to authorities.

You can find more information here: https://www.e-service.admin.ch/crex/cms/content/doc/Fristeninformationen_d.pdf

Only authorities with a legal mandate. Private individuals are only granted access via the person concerned - e.g. by voluntarily submitting the extract.