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.
Incorrect police record extracts
Between the 8th of February 2017 and the 30th of March 2021, a number of extracts from the criminal records meant to be used abroad have not presented all information which should be presented. In total, around 70 out of around 100 000 extracts sent during this period have been incorrect. Read more at Extracts to be used abroad.
Changes in delivery
No express deliveries
Due to changes in our delivery agreements, we are no longer able to send extracts by Express mail.
Delays to several countries
Due to limited air traffic, delays occur to numerous countries. If you have questions of want more information, please contact Postnord.
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.
Police record extracts
Police record extracts for employment in a school or a preschool
Police record extract for employment working with children with disabilities
Police record extract for employment at a residential care home (HVB home)
Working with children in activities other than in a school or childcare
Check your own information in the criminal record
Extract from another EU country’s criminal records registry
Registry extract for employment working with insurance distribution
Address for submitting request forms for record excerpts:
E-mail: registerutdrag@polisen.se (only for submission of forms)
Telephone hours: Monday to Friday 10.00–14.30
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 10.00–14.30
Telephone: +46 (0)10-56 33 501
Fax: +46 (0)10-56 35 334
E-mail: utlandsutdrag@polisen.se
Related information
Information to employers about police record extracts