RCMP Check Applications
If you need to obtain an RCMP criminal record check—either certified with fingerprints or name-based—we can help. Our friendly experts will guide you through the process, whether you are applying for a visa, residency, or another international requirement. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Get Your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check
If you are looking to get your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check to support your foreign visa or residency application, we can help! We have partnered with an RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency who can submit your application for your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check on your behalf.
The RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check is the most common type of criminal record check required for foreign visas and residency. It will include your name, date of birth, and fingerprints.
If you do not need a criminal record check that includes fingerprints, you can order a name-based (CPIC) criminal record check.
We can assist with your application for your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check, or your name-based criminal record check, no matter where you are located.
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From apostilles to attestations, our specialized services ensure global recognition for your documents. We are your trusted partner in Canadian document apostille, handling everything from authentication to legalization, translation, and notarization. Whatever term you have heard – legalization, ratification, and more – we bring clarity and expertise to each step, so your documents make the impact they deserve anywhere in the world.
We are here to help you. Contact us for your free consultation – we will explain your options and answer your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are answers to the most common questions we get about Canadian Criminal Record Checks.
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Yes! We can certainly order your criminal record check. We can order two types of criminal record checks for our clients:
- Basic Criminal Record Check – only your name and date of birth are used to identify you when the RCMP database is searched. No fingerprints are involved in obtaining a basic Criminal Record Check.
- RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check – your name, date of birth, and your fingerprints are used as identifiers when searching the RCMP database. RCMP Certified Criminal Record Checks are considered more reliable and are more commonly required.
Contact our friendly specialists for information on ordering your criminal record check.
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Yes! We can certainly apostille your criminal record check on your behalf. In fact, by using our services we can ensure you have the correct format of criminal record check and expedite the process, saving you valuable processing time.
We specialize in providing expert apostille services to people and organizations across Canada. Contact our friendly staff to discuss how we can assist you in the apostille (or authentication and legalization) of your criminal record check.
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Yes, in Canada there are two types of criminal record checks.
The first is a basic Criminal Record Check, where only your name and date of birth are used to identify you when the RCMP database is searched. No fingerprints are involved in obtaining a basic Criminal Record Check.
The second type is called a Certified Criminal Record Check, which also uses your fingerprints as an identifier when searching the RCMP database. Certified Criminal Record Checks are considered more reliable because they use fingerprints as an identifier and this is the type of criminal record check most commonly required.
Contact our friendly specialists for information on the apostille of your criminal record check.
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We apostille a lot of criminal record checks for our clients and have heard these documents called by different names. The official name is a Criminal Record Check or Certified Criminal Record Check. However, we also frequently hear Background Check, Police Check, RCMP Check, and Police Clearance Certificate. In other countries, they may also be referred to as a Non-Criminal Record Check or Certificate of Good Conduct. If you have any questions about this, feel free to contact our friendly specialists who can help you clarify which particular type of document you are dealing with.
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Yes! To save time our clients frequently have their criminal record checks delivered directly to our Ottawa office. As soon as it arrives in our office, we begin the apostille process on your behalf. Our address is:
International Documents Canada
310 Beechgrove Ave., Suite B
Ottawa, ON K1Z 6R3Feel free to contact our friendly specialists if you have any questions. We can also provide you with a free detailed quote.
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