Criminal Record Check Certificate by Newfoundland Police and Apostille Services
Apply online and begin your criminal record check in Newfoundland today with the Legalization Service Centre. Our team ensures that your police record check and other criminal records are processed correctly, securely, and ready for international usage.
The Function of Apostille in Newfoundland Criminal Record Check Certificate Authentication
Submitting a certified criminal record check certificate with an apostille is frequently a legal necessity when seeking employment, immigration, or residency outside of Canada. Foreign authorities may not recognize Canadian-issued certificates without proper authentication or an apostille.
We provide three types of criminal records check certifications in Newfoundland.
- Certificate issued by the federal government
- Issued by the province
- Issued electronically
The RCMP criminal record check is processed through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ottawa and is accepted across Canada. It’s considered among the most reliable options because it searches the national repository of criminal records. In many cases, you’ll need to send in fingerprints, which significantly improves accuracy and prevents mistaken identity. However, the RCMP also provides name-based criminal record checks that rely on personal information such as name, date of birth (and other identifiers), which do not require fingerprints.
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and other provinces also issue criminal record checks, usually name‐based (using name and date of birth). These are acceptable for many local or internal uses, but because fingerprints are not used, their identity verification is less precise compared to the fingerprint-based RCMP check. For specific types of checks (such as vulnerable sector checks or when identity cannot be clearly established), local police may request additional proof of identity or the use of fingerprints.
For using your record check abroad, extra steps are often required. Since January 11, 2024, Canada has been a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. That means eligible public documents can be apostilled, which is accepted by over 120 member countries and removes the need for embassy or consulate legalization in member states. Not every record check or certificate is automatically apostilled; if the country you’re applying to requires it, obtaining the apostille ensures better recognition.
Use Our Online Process for Apostille & Legalization of Criminal Background Checks in Newfoundland
- Contact Us Through the Form: Please fill out our secure request form with your information. Our team meticulously examines your criminal record check certificate and prepares it for apostille or attestation, ensuring that all law enforcement information is thoroughly verified.
- Prepare and Submit Your Documents: You can upload digital certificates directly, but you need to mail or courier physical documents to us for processing at the police headquarters or through the official website. We process online applications for criminal record checks quickly and efficiently for both local and international purposes.
- Receive Your Completed Certificate: Upon completion, your certified criminal record check will be sent to you in Newfoundland, throughout Canada, or internationally. We assist you in obtaining an apostille or embassy attestation, ensuring your certificate is universally accepted, whether you are seeking employment or fulfilling the requirements for a job or volunteer position.
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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Why Select LSC for Criminal Record Check Apostille and Legalization
- Expertise You Can Trust: With over 15 years of experience, we provide accurate criminal record checks, apostille, and legalization services. Our expertise in the RCMP, regional police services, and municipal police services guarantees that all applications are processed accurately and in accordance with regulations.
- Dedicated Customer Support: We provide assistance with various types of police record checks, including federal, provincial, and electronic options. Our team ensures that every certificate, whether it involves a criminal record and judicial matters check, a judicial matters check, or a vulnerable sector check, is fully compliant prior to submission for apostille or embassy attestation.
- Efficient and Trustworthy Processing: Our streamlined process assists individuals needing a criminal records check for employment purposes or record checks for volunteer opportunities. Regardless of your location, whether in Newfoundland or abroad, our specialists conduct the complete process, minimizing delays and guaranteeing that your record check results are delivered promptly. By collaborating directly with the relevant police service, we remove unnecessary barriers and provide swift, effective results.
Collaborating with Global Affairs Canada and Provincial Authorities in Newfoundland
We work together with Global Affairs Canada’s authentication services office and provincial authorities to simplify the attestation and apostille processes for certified criminal record check certifications. This collaborative approach guarantees that your Canadian criminal background check certificate is acknowledged worldwide, streamlining the process for you and expediting the apostille certificate.
The Legalization Service Centre (LSC) is situated in Ottawa and has offices in Toronto, Mississauga, North York, Montreal, Vancouver, and several other authorized locations throughout Canada. Our team is ready to assist you, whether you are located in Newfoundland, Canada or abroad.
Apostille Ontario:
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Mississauga
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- London
- Markham
- Vaughan
- Kitchener
- Windsor
Apostille Alberta:
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Red Deer
- Lethbridge
- St. Albert
- Medicine Hat
- Grande Prairie
- Airdrie
- Spruce Grove
- Leduc
Apostille Manitoba:
- Winnipeg
- Brandon
- Steinbach
- Thompson
- Portage la Prairie
- Selkirk
- Winkler
- Morden
- Dauphin
- Flin Flon
Apostille New Brunswick:
- Moncton
- Saint John
- Fredericton
- Dieppe
- Oromocto
- Bathurst
- Miramichi
- Edmundston
- Riverview
- Rothesay
Apostille Newfoundland and Labrador:
- St. John’s
- Mount Pearl
- Corner Brook
- Paradise
- Labrador City
- Marystown
- Deer Lake
- Gander
- Grand Falls-Windsor
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Apostille Nova Scotia:
- Halifax
- Sydney
- Dartmouth
- Truro
- New Glasgow
- Glace Bay
- Kentville
- Amherst
- Bridgewater
- Yarmouth
Apostille Prince Edward Island:
- Charlottetown
- Summerside
- Stratford
- Cornwall
- Montague
- Souris
- Alberton
- Tignish
- Kensington
- Georgetown
Apostille Quebec:
- Montreal
- Quebec City
- Laval
- Gatineau
- Longueuil
- Sherbrooke
- Trois-Rivières
- Saguenay
- Lévis
- Terrebonne
Attestation and Authentication Services for Criminal Background Checks in Newfoundland and Labrador
We manage the whole process of drafting and completing your criminal record check application. Whether your certificate is required for immigration, employment, volunteering, or travel, we ensure that it is correctly authenticated and apostilled for use abroad.
Our service reviews every information provided by law enforcement, including court records, signatures, and seals. We confirm the applicant’s name, date of birth, and proof of residency to ensure the information is accurate during the record check. Canadian standards are used to process certificates related to criminal convictions, ongoing court orders, or issues under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Cases involving guilt under the youth criminal provisions are thoroughly scrutinized to ensure that no information is falsified. While some certificates exclusively disclose information available through local Canadian police, others provide a comprehensive record check that may contain details of every criminal offence committed against an applicant.
In some situations, a police record may be attached to support the results. Our team guarantees that each criminal record check certificate is properly handled, approved internationally, and ready for use by employers, licensing agencies, and government authorities.
Affidavit
Birth Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Divorce Certificate
Death Certificate
Marriage Search Certificate
University Degree
College Diploma
High School Diploma
Transcripts
Criminal Record Check Certificate from Ottawa RCMP
Criminal Record Check Certificate from Local Police
Fingerprints
Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad
Power of Attorney
Corporate Documents
Court Documents
Adoption Certificate
Other
Examples of NL Criminal Record Check Certificate Attestation
Sample criminal record check certificates illustrate the necessary format for international recognition. A criminal record check shows whether an applicant has any registered criminal convictions, but not all interactions with authorities are included.
Some results rely on local police records, while others conduct a wide record check that includes judicial orders or summary offences. In some circumstances, a police report may be included for clarification.
Our review guarantees the accuracy of police service disclosures. It ensures that the record check results are meticulously prepared for apostille or attestation, thereby ensuring recognition both in Canada and internationally.
Participating Countries in the Hague Apostille Convention and NL Criminal Record Checks
Canada signed the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024. This means that Newfoundland criminal background check certificates will be accepted in more than 120 countries. The certificate can be apostilled without embassy legalization after a police service validates the application through official police records.
This makes police record checks easier to utilize overseas for immigration, employment, and licensing, as well as obtaining a vulnerable sector check for roles involving children or vulnerable persons.
By performing each criminal record screening in accordance with Hague standards, LSC guarantees that NL-issued certificates, whether for volunteers, people living outside of Canada, or applicants from within the province, are completely authenticated and ready for international acceptance.
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Chile
China
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
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Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
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North Macedonia
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Paraguay
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why would a criminal record check certificate be ineligible for authentication?
A criminal record check certificate must include an original signature or departmental seal from the issuing authority, which may be the RCMP, a regional police service, or a local police service. Should these markings fail to be validated with the national repository of criminal records, authentication will be refused. Certificates that fail to meet the requirements of the Criminal Records Act or do not possess valid seals will not be accepted.
Can a police information check certificate be denied?
Yes. Certificates that do not include the correct criminal record or judicial matters check entries may fail validation. Missing facts, such as current judicial orders or inadequate background information, may also result in rejection.
What if I were issued a record suspension?
If you have obtained a record suspension, your information is maintained separately in compliance with the Criminal Records Act. However, if a suspension is not accurately reflected in police local databases, a criminal record check may continue to display outdated entries.
Are the results subject to police discretion?
particularly in instances related to the Youth Criminal Justice Act or those convicted of a crime under the youth criminal provisions. The disclosure of a criminal code offence may vary based on the type of record check that is needed.
What is the timeframe for receiving results?
Processing timelines differ between local police, regional police, and the RCMP, but our service ensures that applicants receive their criminal record checks faster by partnering directly with the appropriate authorities.