Canadian Police Check From Australia: Private Fingerprinting Company in Canada

When you arrange a fingerprinting appointment at our Ottawa location, our licensed technicians adhere to strict RCMP regulations to ensure national compliance.

During your session, you must bring two valid government-issued IDs (one with a photo). We will then use approved biometric scanners to acquire your fingerprints. If you live outside of Canada, we can digitize ink fingerprints taken by the local police station or an authorized fingerprint firm and securely transmit them to the RCMP.

Each submission creates a 20-digit Document Control Number (DCN), which connects your transaction to your background or security screening request. The RCMP’s Criminal Real Time Identification Services receives all data safely via secure networks.

The results are sent as a certified criminal record check, police information check, or criminal background report. When there are no criminal convictions, processing takes about three business days.

Our staff makes certain that your file references—such as employer, immigration, or police service request details—are included to ensure accurate processing and record check results delivery.

Ink fingerprinting, which uses black ink rolled onto paper, is still accepted by certain international police agencies but is slower and less efficient for Canadian criminal record checks.

The RCMP-accredited Legalization Service Centre can convert ink fingerprints taken abroad into a digital format for faster and more secure transmission.

Digital fingerprinting, however, captures prints directly from certified scanners and immediately sends them to CCRTIS, improving speed, accuracy, and security while reducing the risk of mismatches.

Both methods confirm identity, but digital fingerprinting offers a more efficient path for obtaining a Canadian police clearance certificate.

Fingerprints are often required for security screening, vulnerable sector checks, and police record checks associated with:

• Immigration or citizenship applications (CIC file number needed), where applicants may also need a police certificate
• Employment or contracts with government agencies
• Volunteer roles or professional licensing (health care, education, childcare)
• Visa, adoption, or permanent residency applications
• Screening under Public Services and Procurement Canada’s Contract Security Program

The Legalization Service Centre supports applicants in meeting these requirements accurately and without delay. As an RCMP-authorized fingerprinting service, we ensure all digital submissions meet national and local standards.

We also assist applicants abroad by converting and submitting ink fingerprints so they can get a Canadian police clearance without travelling to Canada.

The turnaround time depends on factors such as fingerprint quality, data accuracy, and whether your prints match an existing entry in the National Repository of Criminal Records.

When no match is found, digital fingerprint submissions typically take about three business days. Applications tied to an employer, licensing authority, or immigration file may require additional verification.

Delays may happen if your DCN, ORI number, or date of birth is entered incorrectly, or if inconsistencies appear between your details and federal records. Our support team works directly with the RCMP and related enforcement agencies to resolve these issues quickly.

If your DCN expires after 12 months or you need a resubmission, we’ll help you schedule a new session promptly.

From start to finish, the Legalization Service Centre provides secure, compliant fingerprinting services that ensure your criminal record check is processed accurately and efficiently—whether for employment, immigration, licensing, or security screening.