Get a copy of your police records
You have the right to ask for a copy of records the police have about you. This is called a ‘subject access request’.
You might need a subject access request if you move to another country.
A subject access request has records from:
- police forces in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jersey and the Isle of Man
- the British Transport Police
You can contact ACRO to make a subject access request.
The process is different if you need to request records from Scotland.
Police certificates for visa applications
You can contact ACRO to request a police certificate. You may need a certificate if you’re applying for a visa or emigrating to some countries, including:
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- the USA
It costs £55 to get the certificate.
It may take up to 20 working days to receive a certificate.
Personal record requests from other organisations
You can also request your personal records from the following organisations: