Romania's fee is relatively low but not negligible for low-income individuals.
| Country | Term for Similar Fee | Typical Cost (USD equivalent) | |---------|----------------------|-------------------------------| | Romania | Taxa cazier | ~$4-5 USD | | USA | Fingerprinting & processing fee | $18-50+ | | UK | DBS check fee | £18-23 (standard) | | France | Taxe pour extrait de casier judiciaire | €0 (free) or €3-6 (certified copy) | taxa cazier
[Analyst Name / Department] Date: [Current Date] Sources: Romanian Police – DGPRS, Ministry of Internal Affairs Orders, ANAF guidelines. Romania's fee is relatively low but not negligible
| Type of Certificate | Standard Fee (RON) | Notes | |-------------------|--------------------|-------| | (for employment, school, etc.) | 20 RON | Most common. | | Extended Certificate (for visa, adoption, court use) | 20-40 RON | Often same as standard but may require additional legalization. | | Urgent Issuance (same-day or expedited, where available) | 40-50 RON | Not available in all offices. | | | Extended Certificate (for visa, adoption, court
Note: For Romanian citizens applying abroad through a consulate, the fee is often in EUR (approx. €5-10) plus a consular service fee.
The "taxa cazier" is a small but essential administrative fee in Romania's criminal record system. While it serves legitimate cost-recovery and regulatory functions, its implementation suffers from outdated payment procedures and a lack of flexibility. Modernization of the fee collection process, combined with targeted social exemptions, would align the system more closely with digital governance standards and citizen needs.
"Taxa cazier" (literally "file fee" or "registry fee") is the common Romanian term for the mandatory, non-refundable fee required by the state for the processing and issuance of a Cazier Judiciar (Criminal Record Certificate). This document is an official extract from the National Criminal Records (cazierul judiciar) that certifies a person’s legal history—specifically, the presence or absence of criminal convictions. The fee is a form of administrative tax, governed by specific fiscal and legal codes, and is a prerequisite for obtaining the certificate for most purposes (employment, licensing, travel, etc.).