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, Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man
- the British Transport Police
You can contact ACRO to make a subject access request. It’s free.
The process is different if you need to request records from Scotland or request records from Northern Ireland.
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
Personal record requests from other organisations
You can also request your personal records from the following organisations: