The procedure for obtaining a criminal record certificate will be different in Kazakhstan.
The Attorney General signed an order dated November 2, 2026, which introduces new rules for providing certificates on the presence or absence of a criminal record as well as a number of other archive and prosecution services. The changes will take effect on November 17, 2026.
Innovations and main features of receiving the service:
▫ Now, at the applicant's request, it is possible to simultaneously issue a criminal record certificate and affix an apostille to it in one procedure through eGov.kz or "Government for Citizens".
▫ The total period for providing two combined services will be 10 working days (5 days for preparing a certificate and 5 days for an apostille). You will have to pay a state fee for an apostille.
▫ If inaccuracies are discovered in the digital waiting list, 5 working days are given to correct the deficiencies without expiring the date of the initial request. If errors are not corrected, documents will be rejected.
▫ The personal data in the document will strictly correspond to the state database "Individuals". ▫ Similar amendments will affect the apostille of documents from prosecutors and investigators, the issuance of archival certificates and information on the commission of corruption offenses.