RCMP Criminal Record Check From China: Canadian Criminal Records and Police Clearance Certificate for Applicants Outside Canada
Need a Canadian criminal record check for a Chinese work permit, a Z visa, a residence permit or a teaching position? Send us your ink fingerprints from China and we obtain your RCMP certified criminal record check through Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services — with apostille and certified Chinese translation available on request.
RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check Service in Canada and Outside Canada
The Legalization Service Centre is an RCMP-accredited private fingerprinting company in Canada. We digitize international ink fingerprints and transmit them electronically to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police through Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS), the unit in Ottawa that maintains the National Repository of Criminal Records.
Among the first companies licensed by the RCMP for electronic fingerprint submission, we are recommended by international schools, multinational employers, relocation agencies and immigration lawyers for applicants in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong and Macau. Our process supports Chinese work-permit and residence applications as well as Canadian immigration, citizenship and record suspension files.
Our service exists because Chinese authorities require a police clearance certificate confirmed by fingerprint, not a name-based police information check. Whether you are a Canadian teacher or engineer working in China, or a Chinese national who studied or worked in Canada, you receive a secure, verified and fully compliant criminal record check.
Choose Us for RCMP Criminal Record Checks From China
- Select Your Processing Method: Courier your fingerprint forms from mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau, or visit our Ottawa office in person if you are within Canada. Both routes deliver the same certificate issued by the RCMP.
- Follow Detailed Guidelines: After you choose a route, you receive clear instructions on where fingerprints can be taken in China, how to complete the RCMP consent form and which pieces of government-issued identification to include.
- Receive Your Certificate Anywhere: When the RCMP releases the results, we courier the certificate to China or any other country. We can add an apostille from Global Affairs Canada and a certified Chinese translation so the document is accepted by the Foreign Expert Bureau, the Exit-Entry Administration or your employer.
With over 15 years of success and practical experience in document services in Canada, we’re glad to help make your next international adventure one to remember for the right reasons.
Contact us today for more information!
Apply for a Canadian Criminal Record Check From China via an Accredited Fingerprinting Company
- Proven Expertise: More than 15 years of processing criminal record checks for applicants abroad, including RCMP criminal record checks from China, with apostille, authentication and certified translation into Simplified Chinese handled in-house.
- Help With Every Type of Check: We explain the difference between a police information check, a name-based CPIC search, a vulnerable sector check and the fingerprint-based RCMP certificate, so you request the right document for a foreigner’s work permit, a family reunion visa, a teaching licence or Canadian citizenship.
- Speed and Reliability: Chinese work-permit files require a no-criminal-record certificate issued within the last six months. We review your scans within one business day, digitize the prints as soon as the courier arrives, and track the file until the certificate reaches you.
Get Your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check From China (Online or In Ottawa)
If you live in China, have your fingerprints taken on the RCMP C-216C form by a local Public Security Bureau police station, a notary office (公证处), an embassy or consulate, or a private fingerprinting company with an agreement with the local police. Availability varies by city, so contact us first and we will confirm the options in your area. The RCMP accepts only original ink-and-roll prints — no scans, photocopies or live-scan printouts. Once the form arrives in Ottawa, we digitize the fingerprints and submit them to the RCMP electronically. If you are in Canada, in-person fingerprinting is available at our Ottawa, Ontario office.
Address: 440 Laurier Ave W, Suite 218, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6
Don’t forget to bring two IDs (like your passport and driver’s licence) when you come for your appointment. Have questions? Just give us a call!
Get Your RCMP Criminal Record Check
You'll get a fingerprint-based certificate issued by the RCMP. We digitize your ink-and-roll fingerprints and submit them electronically — you can be anywhere in the world.
In order to process the RCMP CRC certificate we need to receive from the clients their fingerprints taken on C-216C form or similar and other completed forms provided in the Application Package below.
To get started, select the “General” tab for most countries and the “Personal Use” tab if you need the CRC Certificate for immigration to USA.
1. Application Package
Start here. The package contains the full document checklist, Form #2, Form #3 and the RCMP identification requirements.
Everything must be completed without errors — mistakes and missing information delay processing.
▼ Application Package (General)
2. Form #1 (C-216C)
Have your fingerprints taken on the official RCMP C-216C form using the ink-and-roll method only — digital or live-scan printouts are not accepted.
We need two (2) complete sets, with all fields filled in and the name, signature and stamp of the official who took them.
Fingerprints must be clear and high-quality — not smudged, faded, or blurred. All ridge details must be clearly visible on the form. Failure to provide clear, high-quality fingerprints may result in the RCMP rejecting the submission.
Fingerprints outside Canada can be taken by the following entities:
- Police Service
- Embassy / Consulate
- Government Department
- Notary Public
- Foreign private fingerprinting company with an MOU with a local police force or government department
Under "Reason for application", tick the option that matches your case — Visa/Waiver, Canadian Citizenship, Employment, Adoption, and so on.
▼ Example of Correct Impressions
3. Form #2 (Third Party Consent)
Found inside the Application Package.
This form authorizes the RCMP to release your results to us.
Complete it, sign and date it, and place one fingerprint in the box — the form is not valid without it.
4. Form #3 (Applicant Information)
Found inside the Application Package.
Print clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS and double-check your name, date of birth and address — any typo here can delay or invalidate the search.
5. Consent Form
This is the official RCMP consent form that authorizes CCRTIS to search the National Repository of Criminal Records and release the results.
Read each section, tick every checkbox, then sign and date it.
Select the application type that matches your case — for most travel and work purposes this is Visa / Border Crossing / Foreign Travel / Work.
Without this consent the RCMP cannot process your application.
▼ Consent for Certified Criminal Record Checks – Immigration and Travel (RCMP 6674e)
6. LSC Order Form
This is our service order. Fill in your contact details, tick "Canadian Criminal Record Check/Background Check Certificate" under Services Required, and sign the form to confirm you agree to the terms.
Please print clearly and include a working email address and phone number — we use them to send your invoice and any updates.
7. Send
First, email us scans of all completed forms plus PDF scans of your two government-issued IDs (at least one with a photo) and photographs of those IDs taken from different angles. The full list of acceptable ID is on the last page of the Application Package.
We'll review everything and confirm it meets RCMP requirements. Ship the originals only after we approve your scans.
Include two recent passport-size colour photos with your name and the date written on the back.
Courier to:
Legalization Service Centre Canada, 440 Laurier Ave W, Suite 200, Office 218, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6
When your originals arrive, we'll digitize your fingerprints and submit them to the RCMP electronically.
8. Pay and Receive
Upon receiving your documents, we will email you the invoice for payment.
The fee is $125CAD per certificate + $25CAD RCMP fee (if applicable). Return shipping (as selected in the Order Form) and applicable taxes are extra.
We accept payments by credit card / PayPal (+3.5%), Interac e-Transfer, money order or certified cheque.
After we receive the CRC certificate from RCMP we will courier it to the address you provided in the LSC Order Form.
Processing time to obtain the CRC certificate from the RCMP is approximately 5–20 business days. This is an estimate and may change at any time without prior notice. If there is a criminal record found, the processing time can be longer.
We can also arrange an apostille for your RCMP CRC certificate in Canada for an additional fee.
1. Application Package
Start here. The package contains the full document checklist, Form #2 and the RCMP identification requirements.
Everything must be completed without errors — mistakes and missing information delay processing.
▼ Application Package (Personal Use)
2. Form #1 (C-216C)
Have your fingerprints taken on the official RCMP C-216C form using the ink-and-roll method only — digital or live-scan printouts are not accepted.
We need two (2) complete sets, with all fields filled in and the name, signature and stamp of the official who took them.
Fingerprints must be clear and high-quality — not smudged, faded, or blurred. All ridge details must be clearly visible on the form. Failure to provide clear, high-quality fingerprints may result in the RCMP rejecting the submission.
Fingerprints outside Canada can be taken by the following entities:
- Police Service
- Embassy / Consulate
- Government Department
- Notary Public
- Foreign private fingerprinting company with an MOU with a local police force or government department
Under "Reason for application", tick Privacy Act.
▼ Example of Correct Impressions
3. Form #2 (Applicant Information)
Found inside the Application Package.
Print clearly in CAPITAL LETTERS and double-check your name, date of birth and address — any typo here can delay or invalidate the search.
This is the address the RCMP will mail your certificate to — make sure it's correct and that you can reliably receive regular mail there.
4. Consent Form
This is the official RCMP consent form that authorizes CCRTIS to search the National Repository of Criminal Records and release the results.
Read each section, tick every checkbox, then sign and date it.
Select Criminal Record Check for Personal Use – Other.
Without this consent the RCMP cannot process your application.
▼ Consent for Certified Criminal Record Checks – Other Purposes (RCMP 6676e)
5. LSC Order Form
This is our service order. Fill in your contact details, tick "Canadian Criminal Record Check/Background Check Certificate" under Services Required, and sign the form to confirm you agree to the terms.
Please print clearly and include a working email address and phone number — we use them to send your invoice and any updates.
You can leave Sections 5 and 6 (return shipping) blank — the RCMP mails your certificate directly to you.
6. Send
First, email us scans of all completed forms plus PDF scans of your two government-issued IDs (at least one with a photo) and photographs of those IDs taken from different angles. The full list of acceptable ID is on the last page of the Application Package.
We'll review everything and confirm it meets RCMP requirements. Ship the originals only after we approve your scans.
Include two recent passport-size colour photos with your name and the date written on the back.
Courier to:
Legalization Service Centre Canada, 440 Laurier Ave W, Suite 200, Office 218, Ottawa, ON K1R 7X6
When your originals arrive, we'll digitize your fingerprints and submit them to the RCMP electronically.
7. Pay and Receive
Upon receiving your documents, we will email you the invoice for payment.
The fee is $125CAD per certificate + applicable taxes.
We accept payments by credit card / PayPal (+3.5%), Interac e-Transfer, money order or certified cheque.
The certificate for Personal Use will be sent by RCMP directly to your address provided in the Form #2 by regular mail only.
Processing time to obtain the CRC certificate from the RCMP is approximately 5–20 business days. This is an estimate and may change at any time without prior notice. If there is a criminal record found, the processing time can be longer.
RCMP Criminal Record Checks Available From Any Location Worldwide
We assist Canadian citizens and foreign nationals living in China or anywhere else in the world. Wherever you are, you can start your online application with our guidance, and our team is ready to answer questions by email or WhatsApp.
The Legalization Service Centre is officially accredited to capture digital fingerprints in Ottawa or convert international ink fingerprints, and to transmit them securely to the RCMP through Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services.
The search covers the National Repository of Criminal Records rather than the local databases of a single police service. We then deliver the RCMP certificate — apostilled and translated if required — to any destination worldwide as a designated third party, by Canada Post or international courier.
Cabo Verde
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
North Macedonia
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea (Republic of Korea)
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Fingerprint-Based RCMP Criminal Record Check, and Why Do Chinese Authorities Require It?
A fingerprint-based RCMP criminal record check is the only Canadian criminal records document certified by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Instead of a name and date of birth search in police databases, CCRTIS matches your fingerprints against the national repository, so the result is tied to your identity. Chinese work-permit offices, the Exit-Entry Administration and employers ask for this certificate because a name-based police information check cannot confirm that no record exists under another spelling or a former name.
The certificate discloses criminal convictions in accordance with the Criminal Records Act. A record suspension (pardon) removes a conviction; conditional discharges are purged after a set period; Youth Criminal Justice Act records appear only where the law allows. A vulnerable sector check goes further and searches for pardoned sexual offences when the applicant will work with children — which is why international schools in China often ask teachers for it.
How Does the Process Work From China, and Do I Need an Apostille and Translation?
Download the Application Package and complete the applicant information form, the RCMP consent form and our order form. Have your fingerprints taken in ink on the C-216C form — two complete sets — with the name, signature and stamp of the official who took them. Email us the scans and two government-issued IDs; once we verify them, courier the originals to Ottawa. We digitize the prints and submit them electronically to the RCMP, and every file receives a Document Control Number for tracking.
Mainland China joined the Hague Apostille Convention in November 2023, and Canada followed in January 2024. Chinese authorities therefore accept an apostille on the RCMP certificate instead of consular legalization. Because the certificate is a federal document, the apostille is issued by Global Affairs Canada; Hong Kong and Macau accept apostilles as well. Most Chinese offices also require a certified translation into Simplified Chinese. We arrange both before shipping so the package arrives ready to file.
What Is the Difference Between an RCMP Certificate and a Local Police Background Check?
A local police background check from a Canadian municipal police service or an RCMP detachment is name-based. The officer runs your name and date of birth through the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and local records, and you normally have to attend in person. The result is not certified, may reflect only one jurisdiction, and is rarely accepted by Chinese authorities.
The RCMP certified criminal record check is national, fingerprint-based and issued in Ottawa. It is the document Chinese work-permit and visa offices recognize, and the only one that can be apostilled for use in China. Both types confirm whether you were charged or convicted; only the fingerprint-based RCMP certificate carries federal certification.
Who in China Typically Needs an RCMP Criminal Record Check?
The most common applicants are:
- Canadian teachers, engineers and managers applying for a Foreigner’s Work Permit, a Z visa or a residence permit, where a no-criminal-record certificate from the country of nationality or recent residence is mandatory
- Chinese nationals who studied or worked in Canada and need Canadian criminal records for employment, a hukou-related procedure or a return to Canada
- Applicants for Canadian permanent residence, citizenship or a record suspension who are currently in mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau
- Spouses and parents in family-reunion or adoption files
Every applicant signs the RCMP consent form and provides personal details exactly as they appear on their passport. If you were ever convicted of an offence in Canada, the certificate will show it; a clean result confirms that nothing disclosable exists in the national repository.
What Are the Processing Times for an RCMP Criminal Record Check From China?
Processing times depend on fingerprint quality, the accuracy of your personal information and whether your prints match a record. When no record is found, the RCMP typically returns the result within a few business days of electronic submission. Including courier transit from China, plan for roughly five to twenty business days. If a record exists, verification takes longer.
Rejected fingerprint cards cause most delays — smudged ridges, a missing stamp or an unsigned consent form all lead to resubmission, which is why we check your scans before you ship. If you need an apostille and a Chinese translation, allow additional business days for Global Affairs Canada and the translator. Remember that Chinese authorities usually treat the certificate as valid for six months, so time your application to the work-permit or visa submission date. From the first email to the delivered certificate, the Legalization Service Centre keeps every RCMP criminal record check compliant, secure and on schedule.