RCMP Criminal Record Checks
If you need to obtain an RCMP criminal record check—either certified with fingerprints or name-based—we can help. We have partnered with an RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency who can submit your application. Our friendly experts will guide you through the process, whether you are applying for a visa, residency, or another international requirement.
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. An RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check 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. A name-based (CPIC) criminal record check will include your name, date of birth.
We can assist with your application for your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check if you are outside of Canada, or your name-based criminal record check no matter where in the world you are located.
Do you Need an Apostille?
If you need to use your Criminal Record Check outside of Canada, we can also obtain the apostille. Having the criminal record check sent directly to our office will streamline the process and save you valuable time and additional costs. As soon as it arrives, we will proceed with the apostille process.
Apostille Offices in Canada
Each province in Canada designates its own competent authority for issuing apostilles.
- Ontario: Official Documents Services (ODS)
- British Columbia: Ministry of Attorney General
- Alberta: Official Documents and Appointments
- Quebec: Ministry of Justice
- Saskatchewan: Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
- Remaining provinces and federal: Global Affairs Canada (JLAC)
Make sure your document is issued and/or notarized in the same province or jurisdiction where you are requesting the apostille.
Contact us if you would like assistance with ordering your criminal record check or the apostille process.
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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
903 Carling Ave, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E3Feel 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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