Mexican Police Certificate Translation
Mexican Police Certificate Translation Australia
If you are applying for an Australian visa, citizenship, or another official submission, your Mexico police certificate (Carta de No Antecedentes Penales / Constancia de No Antecedentes Penales) must be accompanied by a NAATI-certified English translation. Trans Lingo provides NAATI-certified translations accepted by the Department of Home Affairs and all Australian authorities, delivered as a certified PDF within 24 hours.
What is a Carta de No Antecedentes Penales / Constancia de No Antecedentes Penales?
A Mexican police certificate is the Carta de No Antecedentes Penales (also called Constancia de No Antecedentes Penales). For international purposes, the federal version issued by the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) is generally preferred over state-level certificates. It states whether the holder has any federal criminal record and carries the seal and signature of the issuing FGR office.
Issuing authority: Fiscalía General de la República (FGR).
Why your police certificate needs NAATI certification for Australia
The Department of Home Affairs and other Australian authorities only accept translations produced by a NAATI-certified translator. A standard translation, a notarised translation from Mexico, or a translation produced by an uncertified bilingual speaker will be rejected, even if accurate. Every Trans Lingo translation is completed by a NAATI-certified translator and includes the certification statement, translator stamp, and NAATI number required for Australian official use. If you are lodging against a short deadline, our express Spanish translation service delivers the same certified document in under 24 hours at the same $59 per page.
Which Australian visas require this translation?
A NAATI-certified translation of your Mexico police certificate is commonly required for the following Australian visa pathways:
- Partner visa: Required for the character assessment of applicant and sponsor on partner visa applications.
- Skilled visa: Required for the character assessment on subclass 189, 190 and 491 skilled visa applications.
- Employer sponsored visa: Required for the character assessment on subclass 482 and 186 employer-sponsored visa applications.
How to prepare your police certificate for translation
Obtain the federal Carta de No Antecedentes Penales from the FGR in Mexico or through a Mexican consulate if you are abroad. Upload a clear scan of the printed certificate or the original digital PDF including the verification code or QR. Ensure the certificate is current — generally within 12 months of your visa application date.
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