Certificate of good conduct
Request a certificate that records show no conviction, for work, study or a visa.
Responsible body: Ministry of Internal Security, Records Department
Guide to this service
The certificate of good conduct states whether the records of the Ministry of Internal Security since 1992 show a conviction. It is issued by the Records Department in Talas, or through your district office, on form MIS-22.
Who can apply
- Only the person concerned, in person, or a representative with a notarised power of attorney.
- Employers, landlords and foreign consulates may not request the certificate on your behalf.
What to bring
- Form MIS-22, stating the purpose (employment in the ISEZ; work, study or a visa abroad; adoption or guardianship; firearm permit)
- Your identity card
- The Talasbank receipt for the state duty
- For delivery by post: a stamped addressed envelope for a registered letter (IS 16 in stamps)
Fees and state duty
| Certificate of good conduct | IS 40 |
| Registered letter, if posted | IS 16 in stamps |
How long it takes
- Ten working days at the Records Department; allow five more working days through a district office.
- The certificate is valid for three months from issue.
- For use abroad it is issued with a translation into English or Russian; acceptance is decided by the receiving state.
Where to go
- Records Department, Ministry of Internal Security, Talas, or your district office.
Common reasons for refusal or return
- The purpose is not stated, or the request is made by a third party without a power of attorney.
- The applicant's name in the request differs from the registered name.
Online submission (pilot)
This service is in the e-Irad online submission pilot. Form MIS-22 can be submitted on the Applications online page instead of at the counter; the receiving body's term is 10 working days. Originals are presented when the result is collected.
Forms for this service
- Request for a certificate of good conduct MIS-22 · PDF
Print on A4 paper and complete by hand in block capitals, in black or blue ink. Forms printed from e-Irad are accepted at every counter.
Legal basis
- Criminal Code of the Territory 1997 (№ 97-30) spent convictions
- Tax Code of the ISEZ 2009 (№ 09-11) state duty, budget code 142121
See also
Text checked on 2 November 2026. Iradi and Russian versions of this guide are in preparation. Questions: e-Government Service Centre, +996-39-2-27-14-14, help@e-irad.org.