How long does it take to obtain a police record?

[AFQuaid 18]

Hi fellow VJs,

does anybody know how long it takes to obtain a police record in England? I just wondered if it's worth asking for that now. We're awaiting NOA2 but would like to be ready.

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

They say allow 40 days, and it really does take about that long, give or take a few days. So I'd advise that you go down to your local police station soon and fill out the paperwork to send off.

[rebeccajo 14]

And here is the link for the Metro Police with more detailed info for you....

http://www.met.police.uk/dataprotection/faq.htm

[Gladdy 0]

Hi fellow VJs,

does anybody know how long it takes to obtain a police record in England? I just wondered if it's worth asking for that now. We're awaiting NOA2 but would like to be ready.

hello you guys..Im new on here and I saw your posting while browsing through and I would say that the 40 days is about right as thats how long I waited for my UK Police check to come to me from when I applied.

They dont actually give a police record here they give like a power of authority for Access to Data from the PNC ( Police Mational Computer ) but as I understand it this is accepted by the US Embassy. and like most people on here I aint no lawyer but I am just telling you this from my personal experience in hope it helps you out. I dont even know how to make a posting on here yet only done replies so far..maybe you could explain to me how you did this posting as I would like to maybe do one to update folks on where my application is at so far. Thanks and Good Luck to you both.

[dmd01708 3]

I would suggest getting it sorted now as I waited longer than the 40 days they say it will and I know others have waited longer for theirs too.

Donna

[sadie33138 0]

[ I dont even know how to make a posting on here yet only done replies so far..maybe you could explain to me how you did this posting as I would like to maybe do one to update folks on where my application is at so far. Thanks and Good Luck to you both.

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[AFQuaid 18]

Ok great now before I go ahead and try and get hold of this. Are you sure this wouldn't be turned away if its given to me earlier than they ask for it? Like say....I get the next package of forms and it says blah blah need police check but I have it in hand with a date dating before I recieved the package asking me to obtain one. I really don't want any more stumbles on the way in the process. Would going for it this early be turned away?

[dmd01708 3]

If you get your certificate now it is valid for a year in the UK. I got mine back in November and I had my interview in february so no worries

Take care and good luck

Donna

[Daisy 0]

I applied on Jan 13th for my police check and received it in the post this week Feb 15th. The cert is valid for one year.

Good luck,

daisy