The bulletin no. 3 may only be requested from the automated national criminal records department by the person concerned, or their legal representative in the case of a minor or an adult under guardianship.
The request, which must specify the civil status of the person concerned, may be made by letter or by secure electronic means. In the latter case, the applicant can identify themselves securely using the FranceConnect teleservice.
If the applicant was born abroad, if their place of birth is unknown or if they are under the age of twelve, the application must be accompanied by proof of identity, unless the applicant has identified themselves using the FranceConnect teleservice
It may also be requested by secure electronic means by the central authority of a European Union Member State, referred to by the person concerned, regardless of their place of birth.