Starting 1 July 2026, Vietnam’s VNeID digital identity platform officially introduced features displaying judicial record information (criminal record certificates) for citizens nationwide. This marks an important milestone in national digital transformation, enabling citizens to look up legal records directly on mobile devices.
This integration streamlines administrative processes, accelerates document issuance, and improves digital population record management.
Eligibility to Use This Feature
- Vietnamese citizens holding a verified Level 2 electronic identity account on VNeID.
- Judicial data synchronized by competent judicial authorities onto the national database.
Information Displayed on VNeID
Users can view core personal data alongside their criminal record status:
- Full legal name, date of birth, gender, and nationality.
- Personal identification number (Citizen Identity Card number).
- Conviction history status (including court judgments, offenses, penalties, and expungement records where applicable).
Distinguishing Certificate No. 1 and Certificate No. 2
Judicial Record Form No. 1: Displayed directly on the application interface once synchronized.
Judicial Record Form No. 2: To ensure sensitive data privacy, access requires entering a 6-digit security Passcode on the VNeID application.
Paper Certificates vs. Digital Records
While digital verification provides immense convenience, specific formal procedures (such as certain court proceedings or international visa applications requiring hard-copy certified documents) may still require physical paper certificates as prescribed by relevant authorities.
Source: CafeF
