Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs certificates — types, processing times, and costs

In Georgia, most official certificates can be obtained quickly — usually within 1—3 business days, and some within a few hours. These documents are often required when applying for a residence permit, registering a business, finding employment, purchasing a car, or traveling abroad.

Certificates can be obtained in person or online through the website of the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs Service Agency (matsne.gov.ge / police.ge). Let’s take a look at what types of certificates are available, how much they cost, and how long it takes to obtain them.

Criminal record certificate (confirming the presence or absence of a criminal record)

Provides information about the criminal record and wanted status of an individual. Used when applying for a residence permit, employment, visas, bank checks, and corporate registrations.

Cost and terms:

• within 3 working days — 20 lari,
• within 1 working day — 40 lari.

You can order it in person at the House of Justice, at the Ministry of Internal Affairs office, or online through the Ministry of Internal Affairs service.

Certificate of driving license revocation

Contains information about revocation based on data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This document is often requested when confirming driving experience or when exchanging foreign licenses.

Cost and processing time:

• 3 business days — 20 lari,
• 1 business day — 40 lari.

Certificate of crossing the state border of Georgia (individual)

Shows the dates of entry and exit of a specific person. This certificate is often required to confirm the number of days spent in the country, calculate tax residency, extend a residence permit or visa.

Cost and terms:

• 3 working days — 30 lari,
• 1 working day — 50 lari.

Certificate of border crossing by vehicle

Reflects information about border crossing by a specific vehicle — important for temporary import, sale, or registration of a vehicle.

Cost and terms:

• for 3 working days — 30 lari,
• for 1 working day — 50 lari.

Certificate of legal status of a vehicle

One of the most detailed certificates issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. In addition to vehicle registration data, it includes information on:

• arrests,
• pledges,
• wanted notices,
• and customs clearance of the vehicle.

Cost and terms:

• for 5 working days — 30 lari,
• for 3 working days — 45 lari,
• for 1 working day — 70 lari,
• for 3 working hours — 110 lari.

How to order a certificate from the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs

You can obtain a certificate:

1. In person — at any branch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or House of Justice.
2. Online — through the Ministry of Internal Affairs Services Agency website, if you have a Georgian ID code.
3. By power of attorney — through a representative. If you are abroad, ESPERO can issue a power of attorney and obtain the certificate for you.

ESPERO services for obtaining certificates from the Ministry of Internal Affairs

ESPERO helps foreign citizens obtain any certificates from the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs without having to appear in person. We take care of:

• issuing powers of attorney and translating documents,
• submitting applications to the Ministry of Internal Affairs,
• obtaining certificates and sending them in electronic and paper form,
• providing advice on the use of certificates (residence permits, taxes, visas, etc.).

Contact ESPERO if you need a certificate from the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs — regarding criminal records, border crossings, rights, or transportation. We will do everything remotely and legally—with delivery to any city.

Quick reference table: types of certificates issued by the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs