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France criminal record check

Who is the source of criminal check data in France? 

Le Casier Judiciaire.

What is the process in France?

The requesting party will request the check from the ATS or their Zinc account.
  • Automated instructions delivered to the candidate to upload a copy of their ID and some personal details (see below) from their mobile or desktop device.
  • Zinc submits the request to the authorities.
  • Zinc receives the result (digitally) and provides a signed digital report.
  • The candidate receives an email to say the process is complete and a certificate is sent to them with the result.

What details are required to submit the check?

  • Name.
  • Date of birth.
  • Address.
  • Place of birth.
  • Email address. 
  • Identity document (passport/ID card).
  • Consent.

Where do I get results?

The criminal certificate will be sent directly to the applicant's home address. This certificate needs to be uploaded to the applicant's Zinc account, Zinc will verify its authenticity and the completed results will appear on Zinc notifying both parties the check is complete.

What is the expected turnaround time?

5-8 business days.

Privacy statement:

The details contained in this report should not be used as the sole reason for making a decision. Zinc Work Ltd is not liable for any inaccuracies or incompleteness in the information appearing in this report since it is provided to Zinc Work Ltd by third parties. This report has been produced for the purchaser of the report and Zinc Work Ltd will have no liability to loss.