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Criminal records extract for student's practical training with children

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Criminal records extract for student's practical training with children is meant to be presented for educational institution when studies include practical training with children.

Time of process is seven (7) working days from the reception of the application. If the application is incomplete the processing time starts from clarification.

Do the following

Order the extract from your criminal record for practical training through LRC's electronic service . The extract is free of charge. The electronic service requires strong authentication using either Finnish means of identification or eIDAS authentication.

If you are unable to use the electronic service, use LRC's application form. Complete the application carefully and send it to us by one of the following methods:

  • Through the Suomi.fi/messages service (Legal Register Centre > Register services).
  • By email to rikosrekisteri@om.fi. We recommend the Ministry of Justice's secure messaging service .
  • By post to Legal Register Centre/ Criminal records, PO BOX 157, 13101 Hämeenlinna, Finland.

You cannot order the extract by telephone.

You can also send a free-form written application to the LRC. Such applications must contain all of the information requested on LRC's above-mentioned application form.

To whom and on what terms

When requesting a certificate, you must specify which educational institution it is for. The certificate must be applied for in person.

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Legal register centre

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Text edited by: Legal register centre
Updated: 1/8/2025