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Police e-services
- E-services
You can use the Police e-services to, for example, book an appointment to visit a police station, report an offence or respond to a driver inquiry concerning a traffic violation caught by an automatic surveillance camera. Most services require strong identification with banking IDs, for example.
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Services
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Appointment bookingThe Police
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceIn the service, you can make an appointment for a police department. - The Police
Approval as a guardThe Police
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who is performing security guard duties is required to have a valid guard licence. - The Police
Approval as a temporary guardThe Police
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA temporary guard licence is required for a person who is performing guard duties for up to four months. - The Police
Approval of security stewardsThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA person who performs security stewarding duties is required to have a valid security steward identity card. - Digital and Population Data Services Agency
Citizen CertificateDigital and Population Data Services Agency
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceYou can use the ID card to prove your identity in various service situations, also when using e-services. - The Police
Explosives precursor licenceThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAuthorisation to obtain explosives precursors - The Police
Firearm permitThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police grants licences and permits for the acquisition and possession of firearms and weapon parts. - The Police
Foreigner’s identity cardThe Police
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceThe police can issue identity cards to foreign citizens who reside in Finland permanently. - The Police
Identity cardThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceAn identity card is a photographic proof of its holder’s identity. An identity card is also a valid travel document with limited rights. - The Police
Licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licenceThe Police
Professional qualificationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe National Police Board grants licensing to act as the manager of a holder of a security sector business licence. - The Police
Money collection permitThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceRunning money collection campaigns requires a permit from the police. - The Police
Notice of a firework displayThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA company that has got an appropriate licence from TUKES can organise firework displays. - The Police
Notice of a public eventThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceThe organiser of a public event must submit a written notice to the local police. - The Police
Passport applicationThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceA passport is a travel document issued to Finnish citizens. A passport is also a certificate of the identity of its holder. - The Police
Public meetingThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police must receive notification about any public meeting that is due to take place outdoors and in a public place at least 24 hours in advance. - The Police
Reinstating the right to driveThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceAfter the driving ban, the right to drive is reinstated when the police return the driving license or issue a temporary driving license to the driver. - The Police
Report of criminal wrongdoingThe Police
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceA person who is a victim of an offence should file a report of criminal wrongdoing with the police as soon as possible. - The Police
Reports of missing documentsThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceReports of missing documents issued by the police - The Police
Rock blasting noticeThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceThe police must be notified of rock blasting work before starting the work. - The Police
Security officer certificationThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceA valid security officer licence is required when a person carries out security tasks for the purpose of earning income. - The Police
Security sector business licenceThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceSecurity sector business licences are issued by the National Police Board’s Security Sector Supervision unit. - The Police
Trainers in the private security sectorThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwide except the Åland IslandsPublic serviceOnly persons licensed by the National Police Board may act as a use-of-force trainer, firearms trainer or a security steward trainer. - The Police
Unlicensed firearms and explosivesThe Police
Permit or other obligationNationwidePublic serviceUnlicensed firearms and explosives can be surrendered to the police without repercussions.
Text edited by: The Police
Updated: 16/2/2026