Criminal record check

This check establishes if an individual has a criminal record.

What does it check?

This product obtains an individual’s Greek Penal Record Certificate, also known as Αντίγραφο Ποινικού Μητρώο from the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Greece. The certificate confirms whether the individual has any criminal history recorded in Greece. We will obtain the certificate via Verifile’s appointed representative in Greece and provide a copy to the customer for their records/decision-making.

Est. turnaround time

20 - 30 working days

Availability

The service is available for both Greek nationals and foreign nationals who currently or previously resided in Greece.

What does it cover?

The Greek Penal Record Certificate contains the following information:

Personal details of the applicant, such as name, date and place of birth, identity document number and parents’ names.
Confirmation of whether or not the individual has any criminal record in Greece.
Details of any convictions, including the nature of the offense, date of conviction, and the court's decision.
Document identifiers (issue date, reference number, and official seal) that allow verification of authenticity.

Additional Considerations

Convictions are removed after:

10 years, for fines or imprisonment of up to 2 months
5 years, for suspended sentences.
In all other cases, convictions remain on the Penal Record until the death of the convicted or when they reach the age of 80.

Juvenile convictions remain on record until:

the individual reaches 17 years old or, if the conviction involved confinement to a mental institute, for 5 years after the conviction.
When the relevant court decision is cancelled or reversed or the convicted is granted amnesty.

Results

Verifile provides a copy of the obtained certificate to the customer for their records/decision-making and confirms whether any convictions have been found.

Did you know?

Using the government’s official channels, Verifile can also officially authenticate self-obtained certificates provided by candidates as long as the certificate was issued within 3 months.
The certificate is generally accepted for administrative, legal, or official purposes within 3 months of issuance. During this period, the same copy can be used multiple times for the intended purpose, such as obtaining work permits, citizenship applications, or other administrative procedures.