Taipei City Police Department

Location & Hours of Operation:

Location: Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department

Address: No. 96, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100001, Taiwan (R.O.C.) (Ximen MRT Station, Exit 5)

Regular office hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday except Wednesday extended to 8:00pm)

Application for a Police Criminal Record Certificate (PCRC)

Please read the following instructions regarding the necessary steps to take in applying for a PCRC. Be well aware that the ways for domestic and overseas applications are different.

*Overseas applications can be made BY MAIL

Application requirements for a PCRC are as follows:

(1) A completed application form

(2) Proof of identity: A photocopy of the passport that is authenticated or notarized by the R.O.C. embassies or overseas missions, or a photocopy of any of required identity documents, e.g., passport or Alien Resident Certificate, that is authenticated or notarized by other civil notary offices.

(3) A self-addressed envelope

(4) Fee: US$7 is charged for one copy of PCRC(including postage). Each additional certificate applied at the same time is US$1(the contents of each PCRC should be the same)

*Mailing Address:

Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department

No. 96, Yanping S. Rd.,

Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 10042,

Taiwan (R.O.C.)

*Domestic application can be made in person, by mail, via the Internet, app, or by fax.

Application requirements for a PCRC are as follows:

1. To apply in person:

(1) A completed application form.

(2) Proof of identity:

A. R.O.C. citizens: an original R.O.C. ID. An original or copy of the passport photo page is needed for a PCRC with an English name on it.

B. Citizens of China, residents of Hong Kong or Macau: an original Exit & Entry Permit for the Taiwan Area of the Republic of China or a Permanent Resident Certificate.

C. Foreign nationals residing in Taiwan: an original passport or Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

(3) Fee: NT $100 is charged for one copy of this certificate. Each additional copy applied at the same time is NT$20.

Any minor applicant under age 18, should also present his/her legal guardian’s letter of consent and original ID with his/her application, or have his/her legal representative file the application in person.

2. To apply by mail:

(1) A completed application form

(2) Proof of identity:

A. R.O.C. citizens: an original R.O.C. ID or Household Registration Transcript issued within 1 month

B. Citizens of China, resident of Hong Kong or Macau: an original Exit & Entry Permit for the Taiwan Area of the Republic of China or a Permanent Resident Certificate.

C. Foreign nationals residing in Taiwan: an original passport or Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

(3) Fee: NT $100 is charged for one certificate of this certificate in cash(Each additional certificate applied at the same time is NT$20.)

(4) A self-addressed registered mail envelope with sufficient postage

Mailing Address:

Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department

No. 96, Yanping S. Rd.,

Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100001,

Taiwan (R.O.C.)

3. To apply via the Internet (Taiwan nationals with household registration are eligable to apply online.)：Apply on the  National Police Agency application page, and then call 886-2-2381-7494 to confirm.

4. To apply by fax:

(1) A complete application form

(2) Please fax required documents to 886-2-2381-7487 and then dial 886-2-2381-7494 to confirm application.

(3) Please present proof of identity as described and an application fee of NT $100 is charged for one certificate of this certificate when picking up a PCRC at TCPD. (Each additional certificate applied at the same time is NT$20.)

Notes:

1. If you assign an individual to apply on your behalf, you must submit a valid power of attorney with your signature or stamp included on the application form. The assigned individual must present proof of identity when picking up a certificate.

2. An applicant's English name on the certificate MUST be identical to the one shown in the passport.

3. If you have further questions, please call 886-2-2381-7494 or 886-2-2375-2105.

Contact Information:

Tel: 886-2-2381-7494 or 886-2-2375-2105

Fax: 886-2-2381-7487

Police Criminal Record Certificate Inquiry : Please visit the 1999 Taipei City Petition System  .