How do I apply for a police record check?
When you apply for a job or a volunteer position, you may be asked for a police record check. You may also need a police record check for:
- a visa or other international travel document
- a citizenship application
- a name change application
- a application ()
- an adoption application
There are 4 kinds of police record checks:
- criminal record check
- criminal record and judicial matters check
- vulnerable sector record check
- broad sector check
For more information on the types of police record checks read “What's included in a police record check?”.
Fingerprints
If you have any criminal convictions on file, you must have your fingerprints taken and given to the RCMP. Fingerprints are required so that the police can be sure that the criminal records are yours before they release the information.