Ostrobothnia Police Department, units and services

We provide services in the regions of Ostrobothnia, Southern Ostrobothnia and Central Ostrobothnia. Our area of operation extends from Kristiinankaupunki to Kokkola on the western coast and from Alavus to Kannus in the east. There are about 443,000 inhabitants in the area covered by our police department. We are a bilingual police department, as both Finnish and Swedish are generally spoken in the area. For more information on our services and opening hours, see the details of individual police stations.

  • In emergencies, always dial 112.

    Prefer online services.

    Read the instructions first before applying for a passport, identity card or other permit, or submitting a crime report. Book an appointment beforehand, if possible.

    The police department that handles your case gives responses to pending cases. You can order pre-trial investigation reports and inquiries about unfinished investigationsrecords and copies from the police department or police station. Please do not come to the duty desk at the police station or to permit services with weapons, ammunition or explosives. In matters related to the inspection and handover of weapons, please read the instructions for arrival at the police station or permit services on the website of the relevant office.

    If you wish, you can send a message to the police via the Police Secure Mail service. Learn more about the use of Police Secure Mail at poliisi.fi/en/secure-mail.

    Police helpline

    The police helpline gives advice on non-urgent matters regarding licences, appointment bookings, e-services and traffic surveillance.

    Price of service

    The cost for a call to the Police is

    • the local network charge (pvm) if you call using a landline number
    • cellular phone charge (mpm) if you use a mobile phone
    • international call charge if you call from abroad.

    You will pay for the call in line with your operator tariff. Waiting time is also paid for.

Alajärvi Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Järvikatu 1, 62900 ALAJÄRVI
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    Opening hours
    • No customer service

      No in-person service is available at this location.

    Exceptions
    • 15.12.2022–31.12.2027
      License services only by appointment.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails

Alavus Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Torikatu 1, 63300 ALAVUS
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    Opening hours
    • Opening hours until 5.7.2026
      Business by appointment only

      Please book an appointment, at: poliisi.fi/appointments

       

    Exceptions
    • 6.7.2026–2.8.2026

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails
  • Phone Numbers
    This unit does not provide any services by e-mail. You may contact the unit by phone.
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Report of an offence

Jakobstad Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Kanavapuistikko 1, 68600 PIETARSAARI
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    Post address
    PO Box 46, 68601 PIETARSAARI
    Opening hours

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.
  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Weapons and firearms
      • Presenting a weapon
      Service information

      Vain ajanvarauksella.

Kannus Police Station

  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.

Kauhajoki Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Hakasivuntie 1, 61800 KAUHAJOKI
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    Opening hours

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails
  • Description
    Kauhajoki Poliisipäivystys
    Street address
    Hakasivuntie 1, 61800 KAUHAJOKI
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    Opening hours
    • Opening hours until 30.8.2026
      No customer service

      No in-person service is available at this location.

    Exceptions
    • 1.6.2026–30.8.2026
      Police Service is closed 1.6.2026 - 30.8.2026.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    This unit does not provide any services by e-mail. You may contact the unit by phone.
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Report of an offence

Kaustinen Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Pajalantie 1, 69600 KAUSTINEN
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    Opening hours
    Exceptions
    • 13.3.2025–31.12.2028
      License services only by appointment.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Guessing game notice
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Reinstating the right to drive
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.

Kokkola Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Kaarlelankatu 74, 67100 KOKKOLA
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    Post address
    PO Box 130, 67101 KOKKOLA
    Opening hours
    • Mon, Wed, Fri 9-12 as well as Tue, Thu 12-15.
    Exceptions
    • 13.10.2025–31.12.2026
      Licence services with queue number on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9-12 and on Tuesday and Thursday at 12-15. Possibility to book an appointment.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Report of an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Reinstating the right to drive
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.
  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Weapons and firearms
      • Presenting a weapon
      Service information

      Vain ajanvarauksella.

Kristinestad Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Kristiinankatu 11, 64100 KRISTIINANKAUPUNKI
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    Opening hours
    Exceptions
    • 17.3.2025–31.12.2028
      License services only by appointment.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Guessing game notice
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Reinstating the right to drive
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails

Laihia police station

Lapua Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Poutuntie 17, 62100 LAPUA
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    Opening hours
    Exceptions
    • 3.8.2026–30.8.2026

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
      • Temporary passport
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Notice of a public event
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone. You may contact the unit by e-mail.
    E-mails
  • Phone Numbers
    This unit does not provide any services by e-mail. You may contact the unit by phone.

Seinäjoki Police Station

  • Description
    One of the police stations of Ostrobothnia Police Department. Police station is service point of local police. The duty of the local police is to maintain public order and security; to take measures to prevent crime; to investigate crimes and other events threatening public order and security; to direct and monitor traffic and promote traffic safety, and to implement any other duties prescribed to the policy by law or that they are obliged to carry out. Local police are responsible for police licence services, which are offered at police service points, as well as at several joint service points across the country. Licence services provided by the police are linked to core policing operations, the maintenance of public order and safety, crime prevention and the promotion of traffic safety.
    Street address
    Juhonkatu 4, 60320 SEINÄJOKI
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    Post address
    PO Box 108, 60101 SEINÄJOKI
    Opening hours
    • Mon-Fri 8-16.15.
      Licence services with queue number at 9.00 – 15.00.
    Exceptions
    • 20.8.2025–31.12.2027
      Licence services with queue number at 9.00 – 15.00.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
      • Temporary passport
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Reinstating the right to drive
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Presenting a weapon
      • Weapon collector authorisation
      Service information

      Varaa aika etukäteen ajanvarauspalvelussa. Varaa jokaiselle ampuma-aseelle oma aika.

  • Description
    Seinäjoki Poliisipäivystys
    Street address
    Juhonkatu 4, 60320 SEINÄJOKI
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    Opening hours
    • Opening hours until 30.8.2026
      Mon as well as Fri 8-16.
      On Wednesdays only by appointment. Closed on Tuesday and Thursday.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    This unit does not provide any services by e-mail. You may contact the unit by phone.
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Report of an offence
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.

Vaasa Main Police Station

  • Description
    Vaasa main police station is situated close to the city centre. The main police station’s duty desk receives reports of an offence. You can also apply for a passport, identity card and other permits at us. We also take of matters concerning firearms permits. Booking an appointment for licence services is recommended.
    Street address
    Korsholmanpuistikko 45, 65100 VAASA
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    Opening hours
    • Mon-Fri 8-16.15.
    Exceptions
    • 2.5.2024–31.12.2027
      Licence services with queue number at 8.00 – 16.15. Possibility to book an appointment.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Lost documents
      • Reports of missing documents
    • Lost items
      • Lost property
    • Lotteries and money collections
      • Arvauskilpailulupa
      • Licences pertaining to certain kinds of game machines and gaming devices
      • Non-money lottery licences
      • Non-money prize machine licence
      • Notification of small-scale fundraising
    • Other permits and notifications
      • Notice of a firework display
      • Rock blasting notice
      • Visa extension
    • Passport and id-card
      • Foreigner’s identity card
      • Identity card
      • Passport application
      • Personal identification
    • Police front desk and crime reports
      • Report of an offence
    • Private security industry licensing
      • Approval as a guard
      • Approval as a temporary guard
      • Approval of a security inspector
      • Approval of security stewards
      • Security officer certification
    • Public events
      • Public meeting
      • Yleisötilaisuusasiat
    • Right to drive
      • Alcohol interlock-controlled driving rights
      • Monitoring the health of driving licence holders
      • Reinstating the right to drive
      • Special conditions and downgrading of driving licences
    • Weapons and firearms
      • European Firearms Pass (EFP)
      • Firearm permit
      • Firearms belonging to estates of deceased persons
      • Weapon collector authorisation
  • This unit does not provide any services by telephone or e-mail.
  • Description
    Presentation of firearm at the main Police Station of Ostrobotnia Police Department.
    Street address
    Mäkikaivontie 10, 65100 VAASA
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    Opening hours
    • Wed 9-16.
    Exceptions
    • 25.11.2022–31.12.2027
      Presentation of firearm on Wednesdays, only by an appointment. Weapon interview reserves only by clerk.

    Use our e-services at asiointi.poliisi.fi/en

  • Phone Numbers
    E-mails
    • Weapons and firearms
      • Handing over/retrieving firearms
      • Presenting a weapon