Digital fingerprinting is a fast and efficient way to get a criminal record results directly from the RCMP. The fingerprints are captured through an optical scanner.
Digital fingerprinting is a fast and efficient way to get a criminal record results directly from the RCMP. The fingerprints are captured through an optical scanner.
Fingerprinting based Criminal Record Search is required for the following applications:
• Record Suspension / Canadian Pardon
• Foreign Travel - Visas, U.S. Waivers, Border Crossing
• Employment - Federal, Provincial, Municipal Governments, Private Industry, Canadian Police Force
• Volunteer Work - Non-Profit Organizations, Private Organizations
• Vulnerable Sectors
• Immigration Applications to Canada, Foreign Countries
• Citizenship Applications for Canada, Foreign Countries
• Security License
• Name Change
• Permanent Residency for Foreign Countries
1. If no record found, 7 to 10 working days.
2. If record found, Approximately 120 days or more.
2 pieces of government issued ID and one must be a photo ID, ID must not be expired (Note: SIN and Health cards are not accepted). The following ID are acceptable:
• Driver's license - Canadian or Foriegn
• Passport - Canadian or Foriegn
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Canadian Permanent Resident Card
• Certification of Indian Status Card
• Firearms Possession Certificate
• Record of Landing
• Canadian National Institute of the Bling Identification Card
• Federal/Provincial/Municipal Identification Card
• Work or Study Permit
• Birth Certificate
• Baptismal Certificate
• Hunting License
• Fishing License
• Marriage Certificate
• Immigration Papers
Universal Fingerprinting Services electronically submits your fingerprints to the RCMP. If you have any questions related to status of your result, please contact RCMP at CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
• Police services
• Companies that perform name-based checks
• Accredited fingerprinting companies
For more information, visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/where-do-get-a-criminal-record-check
Steps for getting a certified criminal record check
From inside Canada
• Step 1: Have your fingerprints taken
• Step 2: Provide the following information to the person taking your fingerprints
• Optional: Verify the status of your application
For more information, visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/steps-getting-a-certified-criminal-record-check
From Outside of Canada
• First contact the local police of jurisdiction where you are staying outside of Canada and who can provide you with a copy of your fingerprints.
• Get the name and address of the police agency and the official name and signature taking the fingerprints.
• Contact an accredited company within Canada who can convert the paper fingerprint forms taken outside of Canada and submit them to CCRTIS electronically.
For more information, visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/steps-getting-a-certified-criminal-record-check
If you have a criminal record matched to RCMP data base in Canada or your entry to USA has been denied, you may need U.S Entry Waiver to legally enter into the United States of America.
There are several reasons why a person may be ineligible to enter the United States of America for instance:
• Criminal Record in Canada
• Criminal Record in USA
• Deported from USA
• Caught at USA Border Crossing with Narcotics
• Previously Denied Entry into USA
Every day, thousands of Canadians travel to United States of America for business and leisure. However, over the last decade, there has been increased concern over cross border security. If you have a criminal record in Canada, you may be required to apply for a US Entry Waiver to legally travel into the United States of America. Having criminal record charges being laid in Canada automatically makes an individual inadmissible to the United States. Even if your charges were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolutely or conditionally discharged and regardless of whether the criminal charges ended up in a conviction, the US Customs officer can deny your entry.
Without a U.S. Entry Waiver, if random background check is conducted onsite by a U.S Border Customer Officer, you’ll be denied entry in the United States of America. To avoid this type of situation, Universal Fingerprinting Services can you help you apply for the U.S Entry Waiver.
A Record Suspension is an official authorization by the Canadian Government, which allows individuals who were convicted of criminal offences to suspend their criminal record regardless of whether charges ended with a conviction, or charges which were later withdrawn, dismissed, stayed, absolutely or conditionally, a police check will state that you had negative contact with the police force.
In Canada, a criminal record is an obstacle on your ability to travel across borders, obtain a job, and obtain business contracts. This situation is preventable if you obtain a Record Suspension.
At Universal Fingerprinting Services, we assist you in the application requirements such as conducting a criminal record search, digital fingerprints, to retrieving court information and collecting relevant documents from Canada Government agencies in order to prepare your application. We can simplify the process and give you the assistance you needed.
You may require a Record Suspension for the following:
• Canadian Citizenship
• Canadian Immigration
• Volunteer Work
• Adoption
• Child’s Custody
• Overseas Visa
• Employment Federal/Provincial/Private Sector
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| MUST have completed all sentences | • An individual has paid all fines, surcharges, costs, restitution and compensation orders in full • An individual person has served all of his/her time, including parole or statutory release • An individual has satisfied his/her probation order |
| MUST have waited a certain period from the completion of all sentences | • 10 Years for an indictable offense (for a personal injury offence (Section 752 of the Criminal Code) including manslaughter, where a sentence of two or more years was imposed on an indictable sexual offence) • 5 years- for a summary offence • 3 years- for Conditional discharge |
Any convictions carrying a life sentence cannot be pardoned.
NOTE: Under the authority of the Criminal Records Act (CRA) the National Parole Board of Canada (NPBC) may grant, deny, or revoke your Record Suspension / Canadian pardon for convictions. Please be advised that we do not provide legal advice.
• Avoid the dishonor associated with those who have a criminal record
• To have access to education, career and leisure opportunities (to study, to travel, to get a job and do the volunteer work)
• For Canadian Immigration
• To avoid future accusations
PCC is ideal for the purpose of pre-employment screening, visa applications and foreign/work permit.
We provide Canada PCC services to:
• Visitors or students/workers who remained in Canada for more than 6 months
• Canadian who is residing abroad
• Canadian citizen or a foreigner who is living or had previously lived in Canada