fingerprinting

We perform criminal background checks (also referred to as police certificates, police checks, criminal records, or police clearances) for:

• Employment (Private, Provincial govt, Federal govt)
• Privacy Act Request
• Adoption
• Permanent Resident Application
• Citizenship Application
• Record Suspension (Pardon)
• Volunteer Employment
• Visa / Border Crossing / Foreign Travel
• Name Change

Identification Required

When you visit our office, please bring with you two (2) of any of the following pieces of identification:

• Passport (Canadian or Foreign)
• Driver’s License (Canadian or Foreign)
• Birth Certificate
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Permanent Resident (PR) Card
• Immigration Documents
• Ontario Identification Card
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Firearm Acquisition Certificate
• Military ID Card

Not Accepted

Ontario Health Cards cannot be accepted for identification purposes (Health Cards and Numbers Control Act, 1991, SO 1991, c. 1, section 2.2(1)).

Processing Time

The turn-around time for a ‘No Match’ Application is 3-10 business days. On the other hand, ‘With Match” Applications may take 120 days or more to process. For the most current information on processing times, please visit the RCMP website.

Got a Question? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for answers. For any other questions, please visit our Contact Us page.

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