Naturalisation, employment, relocation: the criminal record extract (bulletin no. 3) is one of the most requested documents. Here is how to obtain it remotely.
A citizenship application, a job offer, a move abroad or a company file: sooner or later you are asked for an Algerian criminal record extract. This is bulletin no. 3, which only lists the most serious convictions. The request is strictly personal, which makes life harder for people living far from their wilaya of birth.
The two possible routes
- Through the Algerian consulate where you live: the consulate provides a request form (full civil status, parentage, contact details, signature) to be filed or sent according to its rules.
- Through an agent in Algeria holding a properly executed special power of attorney, who files the request with the competent court of your place of birth, or through the online services where your profile allows it.
Frequent stumbling blocks
- First names and surnames must be written in both languages and match the birth certificate exactly: a single spelling difference is enough to delay the file.
- A missing or old birth certificate means you must first obtain a full copy (model 12 S).
- Document validity: the administration asking for it usually sets a maximum age (generally three to six months). Do not request it too early.
- Apostille or legalisation: depending on the destination country, an additional formality may be needed. Check before you apply.
Timelines and costs
Timelines vary widely between consulates and courts: from a few days to several weeks (indicative). Any fees are set by the issuing authority. Ask it directly.
Our advice
Group all the civil-status documents you need into a single request and have them issued with the same spelling. With M&O Conseil, your agent in Algiers files the request and follows the case: you receive the document without travelling.
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