Toll Free 1-800-857-1215

Criminal Record Check Certificate by Quebec Police and Apostille Services

Get your Criminal Record Check Certificate from the Quebec Police via LSC. Guarantee a secure future through dependable checks based in Canada. 

A man in a striped shirt stands in an office, writing on papers with a pen. In the background, another man sits at a desk, and two people converse near large windows. The setting appears busy and professional.

Apostille: An Efficient Process for Authenticating Certified Criminal Record Check Certificates

 

When applying for a residency or work visa in another country, or renewing existing documents, you must normally produce a Canadian criminal background check certificate with an apostille for approval.

We provide three types of criminal records check certifications.

  1. Certificate issued by the federal government
  2. Issued by the province
  3. Issued electronically

The RCMP criminal record check certificate is handled at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters in Ottawa and is valid across the national and local levels. The RCMP criminal record check certificate is the most reliable option because it conducts a thorough search of fundamental personal information, including name, fingerprints, gender, and date of birth. Obtaining this certificate requires you to send in your fingerprints.

Local police services in Quebec provide access to provincial and electronic criminal record check certificates at municipal and provincial offices. Because fingerprints are not required, the applicant’s identification can only be verified using their name and date of birth.

Criminal record check certificates issued in Quebec, Canada, must go through validation or apostille procedures before being recognized as official legal documents in other countries. According to judicial standards, provincial criminal record check certificates must be notarized and certified by a provincial agency.

The verification process examines the official seal and signature on your certificate to check that the criminal record information provided by police departments is correct, including detailed facts regarding your criminal background. More than 120 countries have signed the Hague Apostille Convention, which makes the process easier by eliminating the need for embassy or consulate certification of documents. As of January 11, 2024, this convention will allow Canadian documents to be apostilled, making it easier for people to use them around the world.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean.

 

  • Contact Us Through the Form: Please complete the form below with all required information. We can assist you in obtaining your criminal background check certificate for apostille or attestation. We will ensure that all documentation needs are met, including the services and information provided by Canadian law enforcement.
  • Prepare Your Documents and Submit Them: Our team of professionals will advise you on the required documents and the most efficient way of submission.
  • Receive Your Prepared Documents: Get them in Canada, internationally, or through electronic means. The processing of your criminal record check certificate will take place, and we will secure the necessary apostille or attestation to guarantee its authentication for international use.
A close-up of eyeglasses with brown temples resting on an open book, with a blurred hand and background. The focus is on the glasses and printed text beneath them.

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!

Submit Your Request for the Attestation and Authentication of Your Criminal Background Check Certificate 


    Benefits of Choosing Us for Criminal Record Checking: Apostille and Attestation Services

     

    • Expertise You Can Trust: Our 15-year dedication to excellence in authentication services ensures experienced management capabilities for certifying criminal records through legalization and the apostille procedure.
    • Customer-Focused Support: Our company provides comprehensive assistance with all criminal record check certificates issued by authorized Canadian entities.
    • Unmatched Speed and Efficiency: We provide prompt document management because we recognize the value of timely services. We process criminal record check certificates and apostilles using effective teamwork to ensure quick outcomes.
    A man in a checked shirt and tie sits at a desk with papers, a coffee mug, a tablet, and office supplies, working in a modern office with a brick wall and organizational boards in the background.

    We Collaborate with Global Affairs Canada and Provincial Competent Authorities for Attestation 

    We collaborate with Global Affairs Canada’s authentication services office and provincial authorities to streamline the attestation and apostille processes for certified criminal record check certifications. This collaborative process ensures that your Canadian criminal background check certificate is globally recognized, simplifying the process for you and expediting the apostille certificate.

    The Legalization Service Centre (LSC) is located in Ottawa and maintains offices in Toronto, Mississauga, North York, Montreal, Vancouver, and various other authorized locations across Canada. Our team is prepared to assist you, regardless of whether you are situated in Canada or outside of Canada.

    Apostille Ontario:

    Apostille Alberta:

    • Calgary
    • Edmonton
    • Red Deer
    • Lethbridge
    • St. Albert
    • Medicine Hat
    • Grande Prairie
    • Airdrie
    • Spruce Grove
    • Leduc

    Apostille BC:

    • Vancouver
    • Victoria
    • Burnaby
    • Richmond
    • Abbotsford
    • Coquitlam
    • Kelowna
    • Kamloops
    • Nanaimo
    • Prince George

    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

    Apostille Saskatchewan:

    • Saskatoon
    • Regina
    • Prince Albert
    • Moose Jaw
    • Swift Current
    • Yorkton
    • North Battleford
    • Estevan
    • Weyburn
    • Kindersley

    Name-based Criminal Record Check Certificate Attestation and Authentication Services

     

    From applying for a name-based criminal background check to coordinating with Global Affairs Canada, we assist with all steps. If a name-based certificate is acceptable for your immigration, visa, or citizenship process, we help ensure it is properly certified or apostilled for international use, subject to the specific requirements of the destination country.

    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 Criminal Record Check Certificate Attestation

     

    Presented here are examples of criminal record check certificates. Please examine the necessary forms, key details, and specifics to guarantee that your document adheres to international standards. These samples illustrate the process of completing the apostille and certification procedures to ensure your documents are properly prepared for global acceptance.

    Signatory Countries in the Hague Apostille Convention

     

    Canada signed the Hague Apostille Convention on January 11, 2024. Since then, Canadian public documents stamped with an apostille have been accepted in all member countries. This update streamlines the legalization procedure for Canadian documents used abroad.

    Albania
    Andorra
    Antigua and Barbuda
    Argentina
    Armenia
    Australia
    Austria
    Azerbaijan
    Bahamas
    Bahrain
    Barbados
    Belarus
    Belgium
    Belize
    Bolivia
    Bosnia Herzegovina
    Botswana
    Brazil
    Brunei Darussalam
    Bulgaria
    Burundi

    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

    Germany
    Greece
    Grenada
    Guatemala
    Guyana
    Honduras
    Hong Kong
    Hungary
    Iceland
    India
    Indonesia
    Ireland
    Israel
    Italy
    Jamaica
    Japan
    Kazakhstan
    Kosovo
    Kyrgyzstan
    Latvia
    Lesotho

    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

    Testimonials from Clients on Our Expert Document Services

    Highly recommended!

    ★★★★★
    I recently needed to obtain an apostille for a document to be used in Mexico and was incredibly impressed with the service provided by Legalization Service Centre Canada. Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient throughout the entire process. Highly recommended.
    - Idiomatic Canada

    Will highly recommend for any legalization and Apostle services!

    ★★★★★
    Adilzhan of LSCC provided seamless service for having my Canadian university degree legalized from the UAE embassy. Very knowledgeable, prompt in response and expedited legalization of my documents. Will highly recommend for any legalization and Apostle services.
    - RAS S

    Thank you for your great service!

    ★★★★★
    I am very impressed with the fast and professional service I received from LSC Canada. I needed to notarize and obtain an Apostille for the POA document to be used in Serbia. And even though I live in Vancouver, and the LSC Canada is headquartered in Ottawa, the phone and email correspondence was excellent and enabled me to obtain the Apostille much faster than if I tried to do it myself. Their efficient service saved me weeks of wait time. I highly recommend Adil and his team at LSC for all your document notarization, authentication, and Apostille needs. Thank you for your great service!
    - Milan Nikolic

    Our Latest Thoughts on Canadian Documents

    A wooden stamp on a red ink pad sits on a desk next to a few sheets of paper and two pens, suggesting the signing or stamping of official documents.

    Oct 25, 2025

    Can a Notary Public Apostille a Document? 

    If you’ve ever been asked to get your document “apostilled,” you might wonder whether your local notary public can take care of it. It’s a common question, especially since both notaries and apostilles play a role in verifying official documents. However, their...

    A Canadian passport, a marriage certificate, a diamond ring, and several Canadian dollar bills are arranged together with white flowers in the background.

    Oct 19, 2025

    How to Get a Canadian Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use Abroad

    When presenting a Canadian marriage certificate for official use in another country, it must first be verified as authentic. This verification is done through an apostille, a certificate that confirms the legitimacy of the public official’s signature, seal, or...

    A clipboard holding a document labeled Criminal Record next to a pen and a judges gavel on a white desk.

    Oct 5, 2025

    How Long Does a Criminal Record Stay in Canada?

    In Canada, a criminal record can have long-term effects on your job prospects, your ability to travel internationally, your immigration applications, and your reputation. It's important for anyone who wants to move on after a conviction or charge to know how long a...

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why Might Your Criminal Record Check Certificate Not Qualify for Attestation?

    While we have significant experience in criminal record check certificate attestation and apostille services, some documents intended for attestation may not meet the criteria for authentication. Authorities may refuse to issue an attestation or apostille for various reasons.

    Authentication of your Criminal Record Check Certificate or related document is not possible if it does not bear the original signature or seal from the relevant authority. Documents must have verified markings before proceeding.

    Authentication is not possible if the issuing authority cannot confirm the signature or seal on the document. This is often noted with obsolete or unauthorized markings.

    Official stamps cannot be affixed to laminated or protectively coated documents, resulting in the suspension of certification or apostille services. Ensure that your documents stay unchanged.

    Authorities may deny attestation if there are concerns about the authenticity or intended use of the criminal record check certificate, particularly in relation to fraud or any charged or convictions under government laws.

    Do You Need Notarization Before Acquiring a Criminal Record Check Certificate Attestation?

    Criminal record check certificates require notarization services prior to the conditional government authority performing authentication for attestation or apostille. Documents should be notarized in accordance with their specific nature and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which they were prepared.

    Do You Need Translation Before Obtaining an Attestation for a Criminal Record Check Certificate?

    If the criminal record check certificate and documents are not in English or French, they must be translated by certified translators. The authentication mechanism allows authorized individuals to verify the document’s contents. The translation must follow the rules set by the government, and keep in mind that it takes time to do things right. 

    If possible, consider hiring a Canadian notary who speaks English, French, and the language of your document. Notaries need to obtain supporting documents to ensure they understand and agree with what they’re signing. This backs up the original language by confirming that the government approves official languages. 

    The way to check multilingual documents depends on the situation. The type of document, its intended use, and the country’s laws all affect vérification. Candidates who follow these rules cut down on delays and denials in the assessment process. Applications sent by mail or those that lack sufficient information may take longer to process, potentially leading to claims of inconvenience.

    How Long Does It Take to Complete a Criminal Record Check Certificate Attestation?

    By the end of September 2024, Global Affairs Canada will process apostille requests for certified criminal record check certificates in an average of 10 business days. Also, applicants should allow an extra five business days for their documents to be sent back.

    Effective January 11, 2024, provincial competent authorities will be able to validate all kinds of documentation, including certificates about criminal records. The department or entity assigned to provide certificates will determine the length of time required to perform these services.

    The Legalization Service Centre (LSC) provides an efficient service for obtaining an attested criminal record check certificate. Collaborating with our knowledgeable team and their vast network enhanced efficiency and expedited processing.

    What Are the Key Considerations for Criminal Record Check Certificate Attestation?

    The processing time and fees for applying a criminal background check may vary based on the destination country’s regulations and issuing body. Please contact one of our consultants for the most up-to-date cost and processing time information.

    Countries that follow the Hague Apostille Convention require an apostille or attestation. Countries not members may be compelled to follow standard authentication and legalization procedures for official documents, such as the criminal record check certificate.

    Although an apostille or attestation never expires, the legal validity of a criminal background check certificate may be affected by the destination country’s legislation. Before confirming their travel plans, applicants should double-check these requirements. 

    Select a Simple and Fast Method to Have Your Documents Apostilled in Canada!