Obtaining a Criminal Record Certificate (Bulletin No. 3) in Côte d'Ivoire
The Criminal Record Extract (Bulletin No. 3) is an official document issued by the Ministry of Justice certifying that an individual has no criminal convictions on record in Côte d'Ivoire. This document is required for job applications, public service recruitment, citizenship applications, and business incorporation at CEPICI.
This guide details application procedures at the First Instance Court of Abidjan-Plateau and online e-Justice services.
1. Required Documents for Criminal Record Applications
To apply for a criminal record extract in Abidjan:
- For Ivoirian Citizens:
- Original or certified copy of Birth Certificate.
- Photocopy of valid National Identity Card (CNI) or Ivoirian Passport.
- For Foreign-Born Citizens or Resident Expats:
- Copy of valid Passport or Ivoirian Residence Card (Carte de Séjour).
- Copy of birth certificate (with French translation if required).
2. Procedure and Fees at Abidjan Court (Le Plateau)
- Court Registry Filing: Visit the Criminal Record desk at the First Instance Court of Abidjan in Le Plateau district.
- Official Fees: Statutory fiscal stamp fee is 2,500 XOF per extract.
- Processing Time: Extracts are generally processed and issued within 24 to 48 business hours.
3. Online Criminal Record Pre-Application (E-Justice)
The Ministry of Justice is digitizing judicial services, enabling online pre-applications and Mobile Money payments (Wave, Orange Money, MTN MoMo) via official e-Justice platforms.
Related Procedures & Guides
- 🪪 Applying for National ID Card (ONECI)
- 💼 Company Registration at CEPICI
- 📜 Obtaining a Birth Certificate Extract in Abidjan
Last verified: September 12, 2026
Official sources: Ministry of Justice of Côte d'Ivoire