"Taxa cazier" (literally "file fee" or "registry fee") is the common Romanian term for the mandatory, non-refundable fee required by the state for the processing and issuance of a Cazier Judiciar (Criminal Record Certificate). This document is an official extract from the National Criminal Records (cazierul judiciar) that certifies a person’s legal history—specifically, the presence or absence of criminal convictions. The fee is a form of administrative tax, governed by specific fiscal and legal codes, and is a prerequisite for obtaining the certificate for most purposes (employment, licensing, travel, etc.).
Romania's fee is relatively low but not negligible for low-income individuals. taxa cazier
The exact amount can vary slightly year to year due to indexation. Historically and as a standard reference: "Taxa cazier" (literally "file fee" or "registry fee")
The "taxa cazier" is a small but essential administrative fee in Romania's criminal record system. While it serves legitimate cost-recovery and regulatory functions, its implementation suffers from outdated payment procedures and a lack of flexibility. Modernization of the fee collection process, combined with targeted social exemptions, would align the system more closely with digital governance standards and citizen needs. Romania's fee is relatively low but not negligible