Can I Get a Vulnerable Sector Check from Outside Canada?
If you’re working or volunteering outside Canada in a setting where elderly and/or minors (vulnerable persons) are present, your organization may ask you to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from Canada. However, the RCMP and local police services will not provide a VSC for employment/volunteering purposes outside Canada. A regular, standard Canadian RCMP certified criminal record check is sufficient. [...]
What is Canadian Criminal Record Check 2026?
In Canada, Canadian criminal record checks are processed through the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), the national database managed by the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). There are three primary levels of Canadian criminal record checks depending on the level of detail required. Types of Canadian Criminal Record Checks Level 1: Name-Based Criminal [...]
Do My Fingerprints Expire?
In short, fingerprints themselves typically don’t expire. Once taken, your fingerprints remain valid as biometric identifiers for life. However, for a Canadian police clearance (also known as RCMP certified criminal record check), you may need to take your fingerprints within a certain timeframe. This is common if you’re required to obtain a Canadian police clearance [...]
2025 CCIB PAIR Event in Downtown Vancouver
On October 8 and 9, 2025, The Fingerprint Room Inc. had the pleasure of participating in the 2025 CCIB PAIR (Procurement Assistance and Information Reception) event held in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The two-day gathering brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses, government representatives, and industry leaders—all with a shared goal of building meaningful partnerships and strengthening supplier [...]
I’m Outside Canada. How do I get a Canadian Police Clearance?
Are you’re living outside Canada, in countries like the United States, China, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, etc., and need a Canadian police clearance? You don’t have to travel to Canada to get this done! The Fingerprint Room Inc. can assist you throughout the entire process, guiding you step-by-step on how to obtain your Canadian police clearance while being [...]
What is a US Waiver of Inadmissibility 2025?
Are you tired of being stopped at the US-Canadian border because you have a criminal record in Canada? Is your criminal record preventing you from entering the United States of America to visit your family/friends, or for work or travel? You can obtain a US waiver of inadmissibility (commonly known as a US waiver) to make your trip to [...]





