RCMP Criminal Record Check
Certified Criminal Record Checks from Canada
RCMP-accredited fingerprinting with secure electronic submission directly to the RCMP.
Find the right reason
What do you need it for?
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Canadian Immigration
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U.S. Immigration/Visa
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Employment in Canada
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Foreign country
(Visa or Immigration) -
Record Suspension –
Pardon -
Vulnerable Sector Check
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Name change
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Adoption
Not sure which one applied to you?
Book an appointment and our team will confirm the appropriate reason.
About the service
What is an RCMP Criminal Record Check?
An RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check is a fingerprint-based search of the RCMP's national criminal record database. Your fingerprints are submitted electronically to the RCMP through an accredited fingerprinting agency.
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Fingerprint-based
Identity is verified using your fingerprints.
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Submitted electronically
Your fingerprints are securely transmitted to the RCMP.
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Official RCMP result
The RCMP issues the Certified Criminal Record Check.
A simple process
From fingerprints to final results
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Book an appointment
Choose your nearest Frontier One location and appointment time.
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Bring your identification
Bring two valid pieces of government-issued identification.
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We take your fingerprints
Our accredited staff capture and electronically submit your fingerprints to the RCMP.
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Receive your result
The RCMP sends the completed result according to the mailing option selected.
Be prepared
What to bring to your appointment
- Two valid pieces of government-issued ID At least one should include your photo.
- Any request letter or instructions If an organization provided specific RCMP requirements.
What to expect
Processing time and fees
RCMP Criminal Record Check Processing Time
- About 2–4 weeks to receive your result from the RCMP if there is no criminal record match.
- The RCMP typically processes the application within 3 business days. This processing time does not include delivery time by Canada Post regular mail.
*Please note that processing may take up to 120 business days if a criminal record match is found.
Service Fees
- Our fingerprinting service fee: $65
- RCMP processing fee: $25, if applicable
Outside Canada?
You can still obtain an RCMP Criminal Record Check
You do not need to travel to Canada. Have your fingerprints taken locally, send the original fingerprint card and required documents to Frontier One, and we will process your application in Canada.
Overseas clients
Using your document abroad?
You may also need Apostille
Some foreign authorities require an RCMP Criminal Record Check to be apostilled before it can be used abroad.
Learn about Apostille Services
FAQ
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