POLICE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS (CRB) APPLICATION

STEP 1: CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS APPLICATION AT CID – GHANA

To obtain a Criminal Record Check, applicants must:

1. Visit the CID Headquarters in Accra in person or appoint a Ghanaian resident to complete the forms on their behalf.
2. Applicant must provide the following documents:

• Photocopy of bio-data page of the passport
• Particulars of parents
• Particulars of schools attended/places worked
• Three (3) passport size photographs
• A fee of US$200***

STEP 2: ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS IN GHANA

Once the Criminal Check Certificate is issued, it must be authenticated in Ghana for use abroad. The process of authentication/attestation in Ghana is as follows:

1. Notarization by Notary Public in Ghana
2. Certification by Judicial Service of Ghana
3. Attestation by the Legal and Treaties/Consular Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration
4. Further attestation by Ghana High Commission UK

STEP 3: FURTHER ATTESTATION AT GHANA HIGH COMMISSION UK (Fee - £30.00)

Your documents require further attestation at the Ghana High Commission in London, and therefore will have to follow the steps below:

1. Download and complete the Attestation form from our website -https://www.ghanahighcommissionuk.com/attestation.aspx
2. Email Submission:

Before submitting original documents either by post or in person, ensure that you email the following documents to consular@ghc-uk.org.

       - The completed application form

       - Copies of document to be attested

       - A copy of the biodata page of your passport

3. Submit Documents

You may submit the underlisted documents in person or via post.

       - Original document to be attested.

       - Proof of payment or service fee.

       - A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the return of your documents via special delivery

4. Fees and Mode of Payment
       - The fee is £30 .

       - The amount could be paid via postal order (Payable to: Ghana High Commission UK) or card payment at the High Commission (No cash payments allowed).

       - A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the return of your documents via special delivery.
5. The Ghana High Commission accepts submissions Tuesdays to Thursdays from 11:00AM to 1:00PM.

Please note that the processing time is up to 5 working days from receipt of the original documents.

Documents are to be posted or submitted in person at:

GHANA HIGH COMMISSION UK

CONSULAR SECTION

13 BELGRAVE SQUARE

LONDON

SW1X 8PS

CONTACT DETAILS: CONSULAR SECTION - 0207 201 5991, Email: consular@ghc-uk.org