Czech POINT in plain terms: it's a universal one-stop contact point of the state administration (in full, Český Podací Ověřovací Informační Národní Terminál) where, with a single ID document, you can obtain certified extracts from state registers. These points operate at post offices (Česká pošta), municipal offices (úřad), notary offices, the Hospodářská komora (Chamber of Commerce), and select banks — there are more than 7,000 of them across Czechia, so you don't need to run around to multiple agencies.
Below we cover which extracts you can get, how to have a signature or a copy certified, what "authorized conversion" of documents means, and how much all this costs in 2026. Always double-check the exact fees and list of services on the official site czechpoint.gov.cz — the amounts here reflect the 2026 situation.
Czech POINT is a government project that turns a single window into a "bridge" between citizens and the state's scattered registers. Instead of visiting the cadastral office, the criminal records register, and the commercial register separately, you go to one point and receive an official certified document (with a stamp and a unique identifier) that every authority accepts.
It's important to understand how this differs from online services. Much of this can now also be obtained digitally — through a data box (datová schránka) or with identification via Identita občana and BankID. Czech POINT is the right choice when you specifically need a certified paper printout, when you don't have access to electronic tools, or when the document is being processed for someone else under a power of attorney.
You'll see the blue Czech POINT sign at several types of institutions:
For an up-to-date map of all locations with addresses and opening hours, check the contact-points section on czechpoint.gov.cz. Hours and accepted payment methods (cash/card) vary from place to place — it's worth checking in advance.
Czech POINT issues certified extracts from key state registers. The most commonly requested ones:
| Extract (Czech name) | What it is | 2026 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Výpis z rejstříku trestů | Criminal record certificate for an individual or company | CZK 100 (fixed) |
| Výpis z katastru nemovitostí | Real estate cadastre extract (list vlastnictví — title deed) | CZK 100 + CZK 50 per additional page |
| Výpis z obchodního rejstříku | Commercial register extract (companies) | CZK 100 + CZK 50 per additional page |
| Výpis ze živnostenského rejstříku | Trade licence register extract (živnostenské podnikání) | CZK 100 + CZK 50 per additional page |
| Výpis bodového hodnocení řidiče | Driver's penalty points record | CZK 100 + CZK 50 per additional page |
| Výpis z insolvenčního rejstříku | Insolvency register (bankruptcy records) | CZK 100 + CZK 50 per additional page |
Others are also available: seznam kvalifikovaných dodavatelů (list of qualified suppliers), extracts from the Population Register (Registr obyvatel) and the Register of Persons (Registr osob), and so on. Note a pricing nuance: post offices and the Hospodářská komora charge the maximum rate (CZK 100/50), while úřady may reduce the fee at their discretion. For a criminal record certificate, the fee is always a fixed CZK 100 regardless of the number of pages; a multilingual standard form (vícejazyčný standardní formulář) for use within the EU costs an extra CZK 100.
A separate note on cars: if you need documents for a vehicle re-registration (přepis), some of the required certificates and certifications are also conveniently handled at Czech POINT.
Most Czech POINT locations offer two types of certification:
There's also an electronic option — eLegalizace (certifying a signature on an electronic document), with a fee of CZK 50 per signature. Note that certifying a signature or copy in Czechia is not the same as an apostille or superlegalization for using a document abroad, nor is it a sworn translation. If a document is headed to another country or needs an official translation, that's a separate procedure.
Autorizovaná konverze is the process of converting a document from paper to electronic form (or vice versa) while preserving its legal validity. The converted document is treated as equivalent to the original, which makes this service useful whenever an authority only accepts an electronic format but you have a paper document (or the other way around).
The electronic result of the conversion is often delivered straight to your data box — one more reason to set up a datová schránka ahead of time.
| Service | What it does | 2026 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Datové schránky | Setting up, modifying, or regaining access to a data box | Setup is free |
| Zprostředkovaná identifikace | Identity verification under AML legislation | CZK 200 |
| Autorizovaná konverze | Paper↔electronic document conversion | CZK 30/page |
| Legalizace | Signature certification | CZK 50/signature |
| Vidimace | Copy certification | CZK 30/page |
If the amounts matter for a transaction or a filing with an authority, double-check the current price list on czechpoint.gov.cz right before your visit, as fees can be adjusted.
Handling paperwork and accompanying you to government offices can also be taken care of by specialists — for example, immigration lawyers or translators, if you need an official translation of an extract.
For most extracts and certifications, no appointment is needed — service is first come, first served. During peak hours at post offices or úřady there can be queues, so if you're in a hurry, check the operating hours of the specific location.
Public extracts (katastr, obchodní, and živnostenský rejstřík) can be obtained for anyone, without presenting an ID. However, an extract from the rejstřík trestů is personal: it can only be issued for another person with a power of attorney (plná moc) bearing an officially certified signature.
Technically, a certified extract doesn't "expire," but receiving authorities often require a document that's "no older than 3 months." The exact validity period depends on the specific authority — check the requirements of wherever you're submitting it.
For the rejstřík trestů extract, you can order a multilingual standard form (vícejazyčný standardní formulář), which allows the document to be accepted in other EU countries without translation; the form costs an additional CZK 100. For countries outside the EU, you'll usually need an apostille or superlegalization, and often a sworn translation as well.
No. Czech POINT is a physical window for obtaining paper certified extracts and certifications. A data box (datová schránka) is an electronic "mailbox" for official correspondence with the state. They complement each other: for example, the result of a Czech POINT conversion can be delivered straight to your data box.
It depends on the location: post offices and many úřady accept cards, but not everywhere does. To be safe, carry some cash with you.
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