How do I obtain a criminal record check/police certificate or fingerprinting service?

Criminal Record Checks, Canadian Police Certificates for Visa Applicants/Foreign Travel/Foreign Work Permits and Fingerprinting Service are now provided by your local RCMP detachment or police department. Please contact them to find out about services offered, prices and hours of operation. For further information, please visit the Canadian Criminal Records section on the RCMP's National Website.

External link, opens in a new windowVancouver City Police will process requests for Vancouver residents only.

To process your request, we'll require the following documents from you:

  1. Original document of:
    • one government piece of ID with photo, name, address (e.g .drivers licence, BC Identification Card),  OR
    • two pieces of authorized ID, both with your name and one including address (e.g. health care card, utility bill).

    and

  2. Paperwork from the second party who is requiring the Police Clearance Certificate (e.g. Consulate, agency, foreign employer).

How do I make an Access to Information request?

Please visit the national RCMP site - Access to Information and Privacy Branch.

How do I obtain a certified criminal record check outside of Canada?

Please visit the national RCMP site - How to Obtain a Certified Criminal Record Check.

How do I look for photographs of the North-West Mounted Police? The Royal Northwest Mounted Police? Or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?

Please visit the Archives page on our national rcmp-grc.gc.ca web site for further information and instructions.