Criminal Record Check Ontario: Guide to Police Records Check & Apostille

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.

▼  Form #1 (C-216C)

▼  Example of Correct Impressions

▼  Fingerprinting Guide

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.

▼  LSC Order Form

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 arrange a short video call to verify your IDs, then 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.