On 23 January 2023, the new law on criminal records comes into force and VOSTRA, the new criminal records information system, goes into operation. This will result in several changes:
- The standard private extract and special extract have a new design.
- Ordering a standard private extract or a special private extract now costs CHF 17.
- The new statutory provisions affect how long a judgment is visible on a standard private extract and how long it remains stored in VOSTRA.
- Standard private or special private extracts cannot be ordered between 10pm on 19 January 2023 and 11.59pm on 22 January 2023.
The Swiss Criminal Records has received increased reports of deception when ordering criminal excerpt on the Internet. Currently, the deceptive acts take place on the following websites:
https://registerwegweiser.online/,
https://www.bopayment.info/strafregisterauszug-schweiz
https://www.dienstweg.info/strafregisterauszug/
We point out that the Swiss criminal record excerpt can be ordered only on the website of the Federal Office of Justice: https://www.criminal-records.admin.ch or at the post office counter.
How to order a criminal records excerpt
Ordering via Internet
Ordering an excerpt at the post office
- I have a credit card (Mastercard, VISA, American Express, PostFinance Card) or TWINT and can/want to pay the fee this way.
- I would like to order the excerpt immediately and not wait for the post office to open.
- I have no credit card/I don’t want to use my credit card for Internet payments.
- I can go to the post office myself and order an excerpt.
Requirements for ordering via the Internet:
- Make a copy of an official identity document such as a passport, an ID card, or the new identity document for foreign nationals (copy both sides!). Print and sign the application form and mail these documents to the Criminal Records Office.
- Debit card, Credit card, Postfinance card or TWINT can make the payment.
Requirements for postal orders:
- Persons ordering an excerpt in their name must go the post office themselves and submit valid ID (passport, ID card) in proof of their identity.
- Payment in cash or by PostFinance Card.
Allow for a few days for delivery of the excerpt.
Allow for a few days for delivery of the excerpt.
To find post offices offering this ordering service, go to the Post's website
Last modification 28.02.2023
Contact
Swiss Criminal Records
Service for Private Individuals
Bundesrain 20
CH-3003
Bern
T
+41 58 465 01 98
Telephone support is available from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 11.30am