Apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct
Certificate of Good Conduct (Section 30 of the Federal Criminal Records Act) as proof of criminal history for job applications or government requirements.
How to proceed
- 1
Apply online or at the City Hall
Please indicate whether this is for a private individual or a government agency.
- 2
Pay the fee
$13.
- 3
Received by mail
Delivery to your home address, approx. 1–2 weeks.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 2 weeks
Official: max. approx. 3 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Purpose not specified (for private individuals or government agencies)
- • Wrong type of certificate requested
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
All adults who need a certificate of good conduct for professional or official purposes.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks
Success rate
approx. 99.5 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Purpose not specified (for private individuals or government agencies)
- •Wrong type of certificate requested
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.