How long does a Blue Notice remain active if I do not challenge it?

Blue Notices are not indefinite: the data is held for an initial period that is typically not longer than five years, then reviewed, and may be retained further if the issuing country confirms ongoing relevance. Unlike Red Notices, which receive closer scrutiny, Blue Notices often persist unchallenged in Interpol’s system for years. In practice, requesting states do not always notify Interpol when the underlying investigation closes. Without a proactive deletion request to the CCF, subjects may carry the notice long after the criminal matter has become dormant or concluded in their favour.