Criminal Checks
Good Conduct Certificates and Criminal Record Checks
U.S. citizens may be asked to present a "certificate of good conduct" or "lack of a criminal record" for a variety of reasons for use abroad including adoption, school attendance, immigration, and employment. Please note that U.S. embassies and consulates do not provide such documents, nor do they generally take fingerprints. Please see the Department of State’s website for additional information on Criminal Record Checks for U.S. Citizens.
The Consulate also does not provide "certificates of good conduct" or registration letters for U.S. citizens who are applying to immigrate to Israel. People in this situation should consult the appropriate ministry of the Government of Israel and may wish to consult the Consulate's List of Attorneys if seeking local counsel.