Family Reunification Police Clearance Record

Hi Everybody,

My husband I just got married and are in the process of applying for Family Reunification in canton Bern. I am a US Citizen living in NY and he is a C Permit holder. The Consulate has requested a "Criminal Record Output".

As usual Ive received a wealth of conflicting information from a variety of police stations, sheriff's offices, background check websites ect. on what they can and cannot provide for me and what may or may not suffice in this situation.

Does anybody have any experience or advice on obtaining a document that will work?

Thanks for the help!

This thread might assist you:

What kind of "criminal record" do they want to see?

You used to be able to do this at the local police but now you need to go to the FBI. Check the thread linked above as I think that thread has the link.

The type of Police Clearance Certificates are described here:

www.strafregister.admin.ch