Canadian Police Certificate From New Zealand: Private Fingerprinting Company in Canada
Get a Canadian police certificate for visa or immigration applications. Access your RCMP criminal record check and official police check results.
Online Fingerprinting Service Certified by the RCMP in Canada
The Legalization Service Centre is a fully regulated, RCMP accredited fingerprinting business in Canada that can scan international fingerprints and provide RCMP-certified Criminal Record Check Certificates through the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
The Legalization Service Centre, one of the first companies authorized by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to receive fingerprints electronically, has established an international reputation for dependability, integrity, and great customer service. We are a well-known organization recommended by private institutions and government authorities for processing immigration, citizenship, and visa applications all around the world.
Established to meet the expanding global need for fingerprint-based criminal background checks (as opposed to name and date of birth verification), our mission is to give every client prompt, secure, and high-quality service, whether they live in Canada or outside of Canada.
Book with Us for RCMP-Certified Online Criminal Record Checks in Canada or Abroad
- Pick Your Preferred Processing Method: For criminal record and judicial matters check, please complete your application form and submit all required documents either in person at our Ottawa office or entirely online from any location worldwide.
- Adhere to the Detailed Step-by-Step Guidelines: Following your selection of the preferred option (online application or in-person), you will be provided with clear and detailed instructions on how to acquire your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check Certificate.
- Obtain Your Finalized Documents: Your completed certificate can be securely shipped to any address within Canada or internationally. If necessary, we also offer support with document authentication, including apostille and legalization services.
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.
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Request a Police Certificate from New Zealand Through Our Official Fingerprinting Service
- Reliable Expertise: With more than 15 years of experience in Canadian document processing, we specialize in handling Police Certificates from New Zealand and offering apostille or legalization services as required.
- Customer-First Service: Our team of professionals can assist with all types of Police Check applications, such as Criminal Record Check, Police Information Check, Police Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check, by providing clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure a seamless transaction.
- Outstanding Speed and Reliability: We recognize the importance of providing prompt responses to urgent inquiries. That is why we process and, if required, apostille your certified criminal record swiftly and efficiently, always maintaining accuracy and quality.
Obtain an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check from New Zealand (Accessible Online or in Ottawa)
Clients residing in New Zealand who require an RCMP criminal record check may submit an original fingerprint card collected from a local police station or engage an authorized agency within New Zealand. We offer in-person fingerprinting services at our Ottawa, Ontario office for individuals located within Canada. Once your fingerprints are received, they will be submitted to the RCMP to facilitate your certified criminal record check for employment, immigration, or legal purposes in New Zealand.
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.
Receive an RCMP Certified Canadian Police Check from Anywhere in the World
We serve both Canadians and foreign nationals who live in New Zealand or elsewhere. We can help you apply for a Canadian police check no matter where you are in the world. We are consistently available to assist.
The Legalization Service Centre is officially authorized to capture local digital fingerprints or convert foreign ink fingerprints, which are subsequently securely transmitted to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) via the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
This approach allows for a comprehensive search of the National Repository of Criminal Records, which includes the whole database of the RCMP’s Privacy Act Report. We then send RCMP-Certified Criminal Record Check Certificates to any location worldwide via a traceable, express-priority courier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Online Fingerprinting, and Why Is It Vital for a Canadian Criminal Record Check?
Digital fingerprinting is the innovative, secure approach employed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to electronically authenticate an individual’s identity, replacing the conventional ink method. This procedure is essential for the majority of Canadian background check applications, intended for applicants seeking employment, citizenship, immigration, visa, or security clearance.
Fingerprints are compared with the National Repository of Criminal Records through the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) to ensure that results are accurate, reliable, and free of identity errors.
At the Legalization Service Centre, an RCMP-accredited private fingerprinting provider, we capture and submit your digital fingerprints securely to assist the RCMP in confirming whether applicants don’t have a criminal record or if additional review is required.
This reliable and effective method has replaced most name-based checks, enabling applicants to obtain certified results in a faster and more convenient manner.
What Is the Procedure for Fingerprinting at the Legalization Service Centre?
When you schedule a fingerprinting appointment at our Ottawa location, our licensed technicians follow strict RCMP regulations to ensure national compliance.
During your appointment, you need to provide two pieces of government issued identification (one with a photo) so we can verify your identity. We then use approved biometric scanners to provide fingerprints electronically. If you live outside Canada, we can digitize ink fingerprints taken by your local police or an authorized fingerprinting agency and securely transmit them to the RCMP.
Each submission generates a 20-digit Document Control Number (DCN), which links your transaction to your request. All data is securely transmitted to the RCMP’s Criminal Real Time Identification Services.
The results may include criminal convictions, details needed for a record suspension, or other findings depending on the purpose of your application. The RCMP returns the outcome as a certified criminal record check, police information check, or criminal background report, including criminal record check results required by employers, immigration authorities, or licensing bodies. When there are no findings of guilt, processing typically takes about three business days.
Our team ensures all file references—employer, immigration, or police service requests—are included so your application is processed accurately.
What Distinguishes Digital Fingerprints from Ink Fingerprints?
Ink fingerprints, which involve rolling black ink on paper, are still accepted by some international police agencies, but they remain slower and less efficient for Canadian checks. The RCMP-accredited Legalization Service Centre can digitize ink fingerprints collected abroad and submit them electronically.
Digital fingerprinting captures prints through certified scanners and submits them instantly to CCRTIS. This method improves accuracy, speed, and security by reducing errors and preventing mismatched identities within the Canadian Police Information Centre system and the broader police database used for national verification.
Both ink and digital methods confirm your identity and criminal history, but digital fingerprinting offers faster results and fewer delays.
When Are Fingerprints Necessary for Security Screening or Police Clearance?
Fingerprints are frequently required to perform security screening, vulnerable sector checks, or police record checks for civil purposes, including:
- Immigration or Canadian citizenship applications (CIC file number necessary)
- Working or contracting with provincial or municipal government agencies
- Volunteer positions or licensing (e.g., health care, education, child care) involving vulnerable persons
- Background verification for visa, adoption, and permanent residence applications
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) screening under the Contract Security Program, which may also include checks related to any sexual offence history when required by law
The Legalization Service Centre assists applicants in completing these processes swiftly and accurately. As an RCMP-authorized fingerprinting service, we ensure that all digital submissions meet national and local police standards.
We also serve clients who live outside of Canada by converting and sending ink fingerprints, allowing them to apply for a criminal record check without traveling to Canada.
What is the Time frame for Obtaining a Canadian Criminal Record Check?
Processing times vary depending on fingerprint quality, data accuracy, and whether your prints match an existing record in the National Repository of Criminal Records.
When no records are found, digital fingerprint submissions are usually processed within three business days. If your application includes references from an employer, immigration officer, or licensing authority, additional verification may take longer to process as part of the overall application process.
Delays may occur if your DCN, ORI number, or date of birth are entered incorrectly, or if there are inconsistencies between your personal information and government databases. To resolve these issues, our support team works directly with the RCMP and other relevant enforcement organizations, using guidelines published on official federal resources such as canada.ca.
If your Document Control Number has expired (after 12 months) or you need to resubmit fingerprints, our team will help you schedule a new session as soon as possible.
From start to finish, the Legalization Service Centre offers secure, dependable, and fully compliant fingerprinting services, ensuring that your criminal record check application is processed quickly—whether for employment, immigration, or security clearance.