A person recruited or appointed to a position that essentially and permanently includes interaction with the elderly or disabled can be asked to present an extract from their criminal record. The processing time of an application is 7 business days, and applications are processed in the order of arrival. The extract is valid for 6 months.
Do not order the extract required for working with the elderly and disabled until you have been chosen for the position.
Order the extract conveniently via LCR’s electronic service . The electronic service requires strong authentication using either Finnish means of identification or eIDAS authentication.
If you are unable to use the electronic service, apply for an extract using this form.
You can also apply for an extract with a free-form written application. On your application, please indicate the purpose for which you are ordering the extract. Indicate the employer and position for which you need the extract. LRC will then assess whether the legal requirements for issuing the extract are met.
Send the form or free-form application to us by one of the following methods:
You cannot order the extract by telephone.
The application must include information about the employer and the position for which the extract is needed. The extract is only issued to the person selected for the position and cannot be provided for job-seeking purposes. The employment or official position must last at least 3 months within a calendar year.
The employee must order the criminal record extract themselves.
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