Where and for how much do I get a criminal record extract?
Cheapest online — and the difference is double. The fees in force since 1 April 2024 are: €3.00 for an application filed electronically, €4.90 filed in person at a Slovak Post branch, and €6.00 filed in person at the criminal records client centre. If you need a multilingual standard form — typically for use abroad — you pay €13.00: €6 for the extract plus €7 for the form. At the client centre payment is made via E-kolok, and by card only. Do not confuse the extract with the full copy: the extract is what you receive and what you give to an employer. The full copy is more complete and is issued only to authorised bodies.
📋 The rules
- Electronically: €3.00
- At a Slovak Post branch: €4.90
- At the client centre: €6.00
- Multilingual form: €13.00 (6 + 7)
- These fees apply from 1 April 2024
🔓 Exceptions
- At the client centre payment is by E-kolok, and by card only
- At an embassy the fee depends on the country
- The full copy of the record is issued only to authorised bodies
⚠️ Penalties & fines
The difference between €3 and €6 is simply whether you turn up in person. The electronic application through the portal is the cheapest and the fastest — but mind the payment method: with a bank transfer order the system takes up to 72 hours to process it, so if you are in a hurry, pay by card. At the client centre payment is by card only, through E-kolok — cash is not accepted. And do not confuse the two documents: the extract is for you and for an employer; the full copy is more complete and goes only to authorised bodies — courts, the prosecution service, the police. For use abroad you will generally need the multilingual standard form at €13.
📎 Official sources
- General Prosecutor's Office · Criminal Records →
- slovensko.sk · Criminal record extract →
- Slovak Post · State services →
❓ Frequently asked
What does an extract cost?
Three euros electronically, €4.90 at a Slovak Post branch, and €6.00 in person at the criminal records client centre. These fees have been in force since 1 April 2024.
What is the fastest route?
Electronically through the portal, which is also the cheapest. Choose card payment, though — with a bank transfer order the system takes up to 72 hours to process it, delaying the whole thing.
What is the difference between an extract and a full copy?
The extract is the document you receive and hand to an employer. The full copy is more complete and is issued only to authorised bodies — the courts, the prosecution service and the police.
Do I need an extract for use abroad?
Usually yes, together with a multilingual standard form. That comes to €13.00 in total — €6 for the extract itself and €7 for the form, which eases its use in another state.
Can I pay cash at the client centre?
No. The fee is paid through the E-kolok system and payment can be made by card only. Bear that in mind before you set out for the branch.
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