Petition for Certificate of Identity Theft (Pen. Code, § 530.6)

Judicial Council of California · Criminal

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form lets someone who has been a victim of identity theft ask the court for an official certificate confirming their identity theft victimhood. Police officers, prosecutors, and victims use this certificate to help clear their criminal record or prevent wrongful arrests when criminals have used their personal information to commit crimes.