Overview

A clearance letter is a formal document from us. It states that an individual doesn't have an arrest record with the Minneapolis Police Department.

This document is notarized, certified and printed on department letterhead.

Reasons to request

You may want to get a clearance letter if you plan to:

• Adopt
• Work overseas
• Apply for a student visa
• Apply for a job
• Become a U.S. citizen

How to request a clearance letter

You can request a clearance letter by mail or in person.

By mail

Mail your request and payment to the Records Information Unit.

Along with a note or letter requesting a clearance letter, you must send:

• A photocopy of valid ID, for example, a driver’s license, state ID or passport
• A check or money order for $5.00 payable to City of Minneapolis
• A self-addressed, stamped envelope

Please allow five to 10 business days for us to process mailed requests.

In person

Go to the Records Information Unit.

What to bring:

• Valid photo identification (ID), for example, a driver’s license, state ID or passport
• $5.00 cash, check or money order payable to the City of Minneapolis (we don't accept credit cards)