RCMP Background Criminal Record Check Service: Private Fingerprinting Company in Canada
Get your RCMP criminal record check through our service. We offer record checks, vulnerable sector checks, and certified criminal record checks.
RCMP Criminal Record Check Service in Canada
The Legalization Service Centre is an RCMP-accredited and fully licensed fingerprinting service that can digitize international fingerprints and acquire RCMP-qualified Criminal Record Check Certificates via the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
The Legalization Service Centre, one of the first commercial firms licensed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to submit fingerprints electronically, has received global recognition for its dependability, integrity, and great customer service. We are a reputable provider approved by private organizations and government agencies that handle immigration, citizenship, and visa applications globally.
Founded to meet the growing global demand for fingerprint-based criminal record check (not to be confused with those based on name and date of birth), our mission is to provide every client with fast, secure, and high-quality service, whether they live in Canada or outside Canada.
Select Us for RCMP-Certified Criminal Record Checks in Canada or Abroad
- Select Your Preferred Processing Method: For criminal record and judicial matters checks, please ensure that you complete your application form and submit all necessary documents either in person at our Ottawa office or entirely online from any location globally.
- Adhere to the Detailed Guidelines: Upon choosing your preferred method (apply online application or in-person), you will receive comprehensive instructions on how to acquire your RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check Certificate.
- Obtain Your Completed Documents: Your completed certificate can be delivered securely to any address within Canada or outside of Canada. We offer assistance with document authentication, including apostille and legalization services, as needed.
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!
Request a Canadian Criminal Record Check through RCMP-Accredited Fingerprinting Service
- Expertise You Can Trust: With over 15 years of experience in document processing, we specialize in managing RCMP Certified Criminal Record Checks and providing apostille or legalization services as needed.
- Client-Centred Support: Our team of experts will guide you every step of the way with all types of criminal record check applications, ensuring a smooth and problem-free process.
- Exceptional Speed and Reliability: We recognize the importance of fulfilling requests promptly and efficiently. That is why we handle and, if necessary, apostille your certified criminal record in a timely and effective manner, never compromising accuracy or quality.
Obtain the RCMP Criminal Background Check Certificate by Reaching Us Online or In-Person in Ottawa
Fingerprinting services are available in our Ottawa, Ontario office for Canadian clients. We recommend making an appointment in advance to pick up your RCMP Certified Criminal Background Check Certificate in person.
Address: Legalization Service Centre Canada, 440 Laurier Ave W Ste 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 Certified Police Record Check Accessible From Anywhere Globally
We help both Canadian citizens and foreign nationals residing in Canada or abroad. You can contact us from anywhere in the world; we’re always willing to help.
The Legalization Service Centre is officially authorized to submit local digital fingerprints and convert international ink fingerprints to digital format for processing by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) using the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
This method enables a thorough search of the National Repository of Criminal Records, which includes the RCMP’s whole Privacy Act Report database. We securely transmit RCMP-Certified Criminal Record Check Certificates to any location worldwide by tracked, express-priority delivery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Digital Fingerprinting and Why Is It Necessary for a Canadian Criminal Record Check?
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) use digital fingerprinting, a secure and sophisticated means of electronically verifying a person’s identity, rather than traditional ink. This process is required for the majority of criminal record check applications in Canada, whether for employment, citizenship, security clearance, visa, or immigration purposes.
Fingerprints are matched to the National Repository of Criminal Records by the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) to guarantee that the results are accurate, reliable, and free of identification errors. This step ensures clarity when reviewing fingerprints for a criminal record, particularly in cases where identity confirmation is essential.
At the Legalization Service Centre, an RCMP-accredited private fingerprinting provider, your digital fingerprints are securely captured and submitted directly to the RCMP for verification. We also convert ink fingerprints collected outside of Canada into digital format to expedite criminal record processing.
This secure and efficient system has displaced name-based criminal record checks, allowing applicants to obtain certified criminal record check results more swiftly and conveniently.
What Is the Procedure for Fingerprinting at the Legalization Service Centre?
When you schedule a fingerprinting appointment at our Ottawa location, our licensed technicians adhere to strict RCMP processes to ensure compliance with national standards.
During your session, the applicant must present two official government-issued IDs (one with a photo). We then scan your fingerprints with approved biometric scanners. If you live outside of Canada, we can digitize ink fingerprints from your local police agency or an authorized fingerprinting company and securely send them to the RCMP for clients requiring fingerprints for immigration, employment, licensing, or security screening.
Each submission generates a 20-digit Document Control Number (DCN) that associates your transaction with your background or security screening request. All data is encrypted and submitted online through the RCMP’s Criminal Real Time Identification Services.
The results are provided as a certified criminal record check, police information check, or criminal background report. When no criminal convictions exist, processing times usually take three working days.
To ensure correct processing and distribution of record check results, our staff includes file references such as employer, immigration, or police service request details.
What Are the Distinctions Between Ink and Digital Fingerprints?
Ink fingerprints, which use black ink rolled on paper, are still accepted by some foreign police agencies, although they are slower and less effective for Canadian criminal record checks. In certain situations, ink submissions may be required by international authorities who follow older procedures.
The RCMP-accredited Legalization Service Centre can digitize ink fingerprints acquired abroad and send them online for faster processing.
Digital fingerprinting, on the other hand, collects prints directly through certified scanners and quickly sends them to the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS). It improves accuracy, security, and speed while reducing the chance of mismatched identities.
Both procedures establish identification and criminal history, but digital fingerprinting remains the faster and more reliable way to receive your criminal record check from Canadian authorities.
When Are Fingerprints Required for Security Screening or Police Clearance?
Fingerprints are often required to complete security screening, vulnerable sector checks, or police record checks for civil purposes such as:
- Immigration or citizenship applications (CIC file number required)
- Employment or contracting with federal or provincial government agencies
- Volunteer positions or licensing (e.g., health care, teaching, child care)
- Visa, adoption, or permanent residence applications requiring background verification
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) screening under the Contract Security Program
The Legalization Service Centre helps applicants meet these requirements quickly and accurately. As an RCMP-authorized fingerprinting provider, we ensure every digital submission complies with national and local police standards.
We also assist clients residing outside of Canada by converting and submitting ink fingerprints, enabling them to apply for a criminal record check without travelling to Canada.
When Are Fingerprints Mandated for Security Screening or Police Clearance?
Processing times depend on the quality of your fingerprints, the accuracy of the data, and whether your prints match a record already in the National Repository of Criminal Records. People who have been convicted of a crime in the past or who have open charges and warrants may have to wait longer because they need to be checked more thoroughly.
When no records are found, digital fingerprint submissions are usually completed within three business days. References included from employers, immigration officers, or licensing bodies may require added review.
If you accidentally enter the wrong DCN, ORI number, or date of birth, or if there are differences between your personal information and government databases like the Canadian Police Information Centre, you may have to wait longer. Our support team works directly with the RCMP and other law enforcement agencies to resolve issues promptly.
If your Document Control Number has expired (after 12 months) or you must resubmit fingerprints, our team will help you schedule a new session promptly.
From start to finish, the Legalization Service Centre provides secure and compliant fingerprinting services, supporting applicants who need a criminal record check for employment, immigration, a record suspension, or security clearance. We also help individuals using freedom of information requests or those applying for a vulnerable sector role, ensuring that every submission is processed precisely as intended for applicants seeking official Canadian documentation.