How to Obtain a Police Certificate of Conduct in Namibia: Requirements and Procedure

It is a document that certifies whether an individual has a criminal record or not.

The Namibian Police Force is responsible for issuing Police Certificates of Conduct in Namibia.

To obtain a Police Certificate of Conduct in Namibia, one must provide a copy of their ID, passport, or birth certificate and pay a fee of NAD 50.00.

One can apply for a Police Certificate of Conduct at the nearest Police Station in their area.

No, the certificate must be collected by the applicant where he or she applied for it.

Fingerprint evidence plays a crucial role in criminal investigations as it can be used to quickly and efficiently confirm or disprove a person’s identity, eg. Checking a suspect at a border crossing.

Finger marks collected at a crime scene have the potential to link a series of crimes together, or to place a suspect at the scene.

Yes, fingerprint evidence plays an equally important role in identifying victims following a disaster, eg. a cyclone, earthquake, bombing or other attack.

The normal waiting period is nearly six (6) months due to the fact that the applications must be double-checked to make sure that the correct certificate is issued to the applicant.

Yes, enquiries can be made after one (1) month through the station where the person applied, and not directly to the Namibian Police Criminal Record Centre.