The register is used in the prevention and combating of crime, ensuring the collection, updating and dissemination of information regarding samples of identity and rights documents of the Republic of Latvia, foreign or international organizations, their security elements and details, as well as impressions of stamps and seals. The register also contains descriptions, images and statistical information on detected cases of use of forged documents (where documents and stamp impressions do not correspond to the specified sample).

Accumulated information

  • Samples of identity and legal documents of the Republic of Latvia, foreign or international organizations, their security elements and details, as well as impressions of seals and stamps;
  • descriptions, images and statistical information on detected cases of use of forged documents (where documents and stamp impressions do not correspond to the specified sample).

Who provides the information for inclusion in the information system?

  • State Police;
  • State Border Guard;
  • Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs;
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
  • State Forensics Bureau of the Ministry of Justice.

How is information provided for inclusion in the information system?

Using input in online data transmission mode;

Systems from which information is received

None

Systems where information is provided

Register of Invalid Documents

How can I receive information from the information system?

by using the information system in the online data transmission mode;

Who can receive information from the information system?

  • Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
  • Diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Latvia abroad;
  • State Security Service;
  • Constitution Protection Bureau;
  • State Revenue Service;
  • Other legal and natural persons after concluding a relevant agreement with the Centre;
  • Foreign competent authorities in accordance with the concluded international treaties.

How is training in working with the information system organized?

If the user needs training in working with the information system, contact the department staff. Training is mandatory when granting a user data entry / correction rights.

The system has been in operation since 2001. The system was originally called the “Register of Samples of Foreign Identity Documents”.