INTERPOL Black Notice

A Red Notice targets a living person wanted for arrest and extradition. A Black Notice concerns unidentified human remains — it is not a wanted person notice. Both can be reviewed by the CCF if there are concerns about data accuracy or misuse. See our INTERPOL Red Notice page for a full overview of all […]

Families of missing persons who believe a Black Notice may relate to their loved one have the right to submit a CCF access request. With supporting documentation — DNA, dental records, identification documents — our lawyers manage this process and coordinate with national authorities to obtain relevant information from Interpol’s records as efficiently as possible.

In rare cases, yes. Data errors, mistaken identity, or document fraud can cause a living individual to be incorrectly associated with a Black Notice record. This can affect border crossings, banking, and legal status in jurisdictions where Interpol data is cross-referenced. If you have been affected by an incorrect association, our lawyers can submit a […]

Black Notices are requested by National Central Bureaus when unidentified remains are found in a criminal investigation context. They are coordinated through Interpol’s General Secretariat in Lyon and circulated to all 195 member states. The notice remains active until the identity is established or the requesting state withdraws the request.

An INTERPOL Black Notice seeks information on unidentified human remains discovered in connection with a criminal investigation. Unlike most Interpol notices, it is not directed at a living suspect — it is a law enforcement tool to establish the identity of deceased persons when national resources are insufficient. The notice circulates biometric data, photographs, and […]