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Police e-services
- E-services
You can use the Police e-services to, for example, book an appointment to visit a police station, report an offence or respond to a driver inquiry concerning a traffic violation caught by an automatic surveillance camera. Most services require strong identification with banking IDs, for example.
Use the e-service
Authentication is required to use this e-services.Service hours
Open 24 hours a day.
Services
Appointment booking
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIn the service, you can make an appointment for a police department.Approval as a guard
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who is performing security guard duties is required to have a valid guard licence.Approval as a guard.
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who is performing security guard duties is required to have a valid guard licence.Approval as a temporary guard
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA temporary guard licence is required for a person who is performing guard duties for up to four months.Approval of security stewards
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who performs security stewarding duties is required to have a valid security steward identity card.Citizen Certificate
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can use the ID card to prove your identity in various service situations, also when using e-services.Foreigner’s identity card
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe police can issue identity cards to foreign citizens who reside in Finland permanently.Identity card
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAn identity card is a photographic proof of its holder’s identity. An identity card is also a valid travel document with limited rights.Licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licence
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe National Police Board grants licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licence.Licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licence.
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe National Police Board grants licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licence.Money collection permit
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRunning money collection campaigns requires a permit from the police.Notice of a firework display
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA company that has got an appropriate licence from TUKES can organise firework displays.Notice of a public event
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe organiser of a public event must submit a written notice to the local police.Notice of a public event.
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe organiser of a public event must submit a written notice to the local police.Passport application
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA passport is a travel document issued to Finnish citizens. A passport is also a certificate of the identity of its holder.Public meeting
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police must receive notification about any public meeting that is due to take place outdoors and in a public place at least 24 hours in advance.Reinstating the right to drive
ServiceNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAfter the driving ban, the right to drive is reinstated when the police return the driving license or issue a temporary driving license to the driver.Reinstating the right to drive.
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAfter the driving ban, the right to drive is reinstated when the police return the driving license or issue a temporary driving license to the driver.Report of criminal wrongdoing
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA person who is a victim of an offence should file a report of criminal wrongdoing with the police as soon as possible.Reports of missing documents
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceReports of missing documents issued by the policeRock blasting notice
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police must be notified of rock blasting work before starting the work.Security officer certification
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA valid security officer licence is required when a person carries out security tasks for the purpose of earning income.Security sector business licence
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSecurity sector business licences are issued by the National Police Board’s Security Sector Supervision unit.Security sector business licence.
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSecurity sector business licences are issued by the National Police Board’s Security Sector Supervision unit.Trainers in the private security sector
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOnly persons licensed by the National Police Board may act as a use-of-force trainer, firearms trainer or a security steward trainer.Unlicensed firearms and explosives
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceUnlicensed firearms and explosives can be surrendered to the police without repercussions.
Text edited by: Poliisi
Updated: 10/8/2022