Criminal records update and removal in Colombia

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We guide you through the entire process to properly update your criminal records, avoid mistakes, and help you recover your opportunities with legal certainty and professional support.

What is the criminal records update and removal in Colombia?

It is the legal process through which you can request that your record no longer appears in public background checks, once you have completed your sentence.

But beyond the legal aspect, this means something important:

✔️ Update your legal status before authorities
✔️ Protect your reputation
✔️ Prevent past mistakes from affecting your present

✔️ Reduce barriers when accessing job opportunities
✔️ Avoid unnecessary procedures and delays

In many cases, the result is clear:
Your certificate may show:

“No pending matters with judicial authorities”

Without proper legal guidance, your record may continue to appear even after you have completed your sentence, affecting your employment, immigration, and personal opportunities.

Our service provides the legal support you need to properly manage the update of your record, avoid mistakes and unnecessary procedures, and ensure that your past does not continue limiting your present, allowing you to move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

Take back control of your record and your opportunities

With our legal support, updating your record becomes a clear, safe, and error-free process. We handle every detail so you can move forward with confidence.

We evaluate whether your case is eligible before starting, avoiding wasted time and unnecessary rejections


We prepare and organize all documentation correctly to prevent errors


We present your case before the appropriate authority based on your situation


We provide ongoing follow-up until a response is obtained, avoiding delays


We defend your case in the event of a denial, protecting your right to reputation

Our process

STEP 1: CASE EVALUATION

We begin with a consultation to understand your situation, review your record, and determine whether you meet the legal requirements.

STEP 2: DOCUMENT PREPARATION

Once your case is validated, we prepare and organize the required documentation for each relevant authority.

STEP 3: FILING AND CASE MANAGEMENT

We submit your request to the appropriate authorities, follow up on the process, and, if necessary, take additional legal actions.

STEP 4: VERIFICATION OF RESULTS

Once a response is received, we verify that your record has been properly updated in all public databases.

What’s included in our criminal records update and removal service?

We assess whether you meet the legal requirements to request the update or removal of your record.


We review and organize all documentation to prevent errors or rejections.


We define the best legal strategy and submit your case to the appropriate authority.


We monitor your request to ensure it progresses without delays.


We respond to any additional requirements within the established deadlines.


We support you until a final resolution and record update is obtained.


Final report with evidence confirming the correct update of your record.

How much does it cost?

Attorney's fee

COP

Your record update process, handled properly

Administrative Fees

NOTARIAL AND REGISTRATION FEES:

$900,000 COP

OFFICIAL DOCUMENT TRANSLATION FEES (Per resulting page):

$30,000 COP

APOSTILLE PROCESS ($160 USD) (Per document) :

$672,281 COP

*ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ATTORNEY FEES.

**THE VALUES MAY VARY ACCORDING TO YOUR PARTICULAR CASE AND THE TRM (MARKET REPRESENTATIVE RATE).

***THE VALUES ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES AND MUST BE PAID TO THE CORRESPONDING INSTITUTIONS OR THIRD PARTIES. THESE AMOUNTS SHOULD NOT BE PAID TO NEXO UNLESS YOU REQUEST OUR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THESE PAYMENTS.

Do you have questions about our Criminal Records Update and Removal service? We have answers.

The criminal records update and removal service can raise many questions. At Nexo, we understand your concerns and are here to address all your inquiries, giving you the confidence that your civil marriage is being handled by a team of experts.

No. You must formally request their removal.

It depends on the case. In many situations, they are updated so they no longer appear in public checks.

You may file appeals or even pursue a constitutional action (tutela).

Start with a free case assessment

What will happen after you fill out this form?

After submitting the form, your case will undergo a thorough review by our team of specialists to assess its viability. Providing clear and concise information about your objectives will expedite this process.
Subsequently, a specialist will be assigned to your case, who will contact you within one day to clarify the details of your case and define the next steps to help you achieve your goals.

Start with a free case assessment

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Medellín, Colombia

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