Police Record Extracts
As a private individual you have the right to personally request extracts pertaining to yourself from the criminal records and records of suspected offenders.
According to the law, the Swedish National Police Authority is responsible for the criminal records and records of suspected offenders. These records contain information on individuals who have been penalized for crime and who are under reasonable suspicion for crime.
As a private individual you have the right to personally request an extract pertaining to yourself. Power of attorney for another person does not apply.
Processing time is normally around two weeks. It may take longer if there are many requests for excerpts and if the form is incomplete or unclearly filled out.
Address for submitting request forms for record excerpts:
E-mail: registerutdrag@polisen.se (only for submission of forms)
Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 – 16.30
Telephone: +46 (0)10-56 33 502
Fax: +46 (0)10-56 35 333
E-mail: mrbr@polisen.se Note! Questions are answered at this address.
If your questions relate to excerpts for foreign purposes:
Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 08.00 – 16.30
Telephone: +46 (0)10-56 33 501
Fax: +46 (0)10-56 35 334
E-mail: utlandsutdrag@polisen.se
Fees
| Fee/ extract |
First class |
Registered mail | Express mail |
|
| Sweden | SEK180 | SEK 5 | SEK 46 |
Unavailable in Sweden |
| Europe | SEK 180 | SEK 10 | SEK 87 | SEK 218 |
|
North America/ |
SEK 180 | SEK 10 | SEK 87 | SEK 273 |
| Other countries | SEK 180 | SEK 10 | SEK 87 | SEK 330 |
From 01/12/2016 it is not possible to choose delivery Express mail within Sweden. If you have chosen this option the invoice will be sent for First class mail instead.
Request for an extract from the criminal records
Pursuant to Section 9 paragraph 2 of Swedish law (1998:620) on criminal records in order to assert rights in a foreign country or to gain permit to enter, settle or work there.