Criminal record extract for Recherswil 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.

A valid ID (passport or identity card) and your signature are required.

The duration for how long a judgment remains visible in the private criminal record extract depends on several factors. These periods are generally shorter in the private extract than in the official extract to encourage reintegration. The exact periods are determined as follows:

• Severity of the sanction: The most severe sanction in the judgment sets the base period for visibility. More serious sanctions, such as long prison sentences or inpatient measures, keep the judgment visible for a longer time. Lighter penalties, like fines, have shorter periods.
• Additional measures: Activity, contact, and exclusion orders or expulsion from the country may extend the period. In these cases, the minimum duration of such measures is compared with the base period. The longer period determines how long the judgment remains visible in the private extract.
• Calculation of the intermediate period: The base period and, if applicable, any additional minimum periods result in the so-called "intermediate period." This intermediate period ensures that only the longest period serves as the basis for non-appearance in the private extract.
• Multiple judgments: If there are multiple judgments, the intermediate period of the longest judgment is used. If a new judgment with a longer period is added, this period may extend the existing one to make repeated offenses visible. However, this extension is only possible up to a certain maximum.

Thus, for each judgment in the private extract, a period is calculated based on the severity of the sanction, additional measures, and if applicable, the existence of further judgments.

A criminal record extract is an official document listing all final convictions of a person. It is often required for job applications, naturalizations, or official purposes to check criminal history.

You can order the extract online or apply for it via a Swiss representation abroad. An international address and, if necessary, an apostille are also required for sending abroad.

Juvenile convictions only appear in an adult's private extract if later convictions are added. Otherwise they remain invisible in the extract.

In Switzerland, a criminal record extract is required for various official or personal purposes. These include:

-Job applications in sensitive sectors (e.g. care, finance, administration)
-Residence or visa applications for certain countries
-Naturalisation procedures
-Volunteer work involving vulnerable persons
-Occasionally also requested by landlords

For job applications, many employers require that the extract is not older than 3 months. This ensures the information is current and valid. It is therefore recommended to renew the extract in time if it will be used multiple times.

Especially in security-relevant or trust-sensitive professions such as in the financial sector, public authorities or the healthcare sector.