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How to check if Interpol has issued a notice about you

6 steps · approx 30 min to read

Interpol's full database is not public. Only a fraction of notices are published. To learn whether Interpol holds any data about you — public or not — the official procedure is a request to the Commission for the Control of Files (CCF). It is free, written, and takes several months.

  1. Step 1

    Gather your identification documents

    Prepare a copy of your passport or national ID card. The CCF requires a clear, current identity document to tie the request to you.

  2. Step 2

    Draft the request letter

    Write a short letter in English, French, Spanish or Arabic asking Interpol to confirm whether any data concerning you is held in Interpol's files, and if so, the content of that data. Include your full name, date and place of birth, nationality and current address.

  3. Step 3

    Submit through Interpol's online form or by post

    The fastest route is the online form at interpol.int/en/Who-we-are/Commission-for-the-Control-of-INTERPOL-s-Files-CCF. You can also post to: Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files, 200 quai Charles de Gaulle, 69006 Lyon, France.

  4. Step 4

    Wait for acknowledgement (4-6 weeks)

    The CCF acknowledges receipt and opens a file. At this point you are assigned a reference number to use in all further correspondence.

  5. Step 5

    Respond to any follow-up requests

    The CCF may ask for additional identification or clarifications. Respond promptly — delays reset the clock.

  6. Step 6

    Receive the decision (6-9 months)

    The CCF replies in writing. You are told whether any data exists, and if so, a summary. If a Red Notice exists and the CCF judges it non-compliant with Interpol's Constitution, it can be de-published or deleted at this stage.

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