A: Yes, minors ages 12-18 can obtain an RCMP criminal record check. However, the RCMP check must be mailed directly to the minor’s home address in Canada. Anyone under the age of 12 cannot be fingerprinted and cannot get an RCMP criminal record check.

A: Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) can only be done directly with the RCMP. No third-party agencies in Canada can do a VSC. VSC may be required for certain employment/volunteer work inside Canada, but it is not required for use outside Canada. Instead, a standard RCMP criminal record check is suitable.

A: Yes, there is no need for you to fly to Canada to get the criminal record check done. We offer online application and all correspondences can also be completed by emails.

A: Step 1: Apply with us online Step 2: Have your fingerprints taken Step 3: Scan two pieces of IDs and the fingerprint form to apply@thefingerprintroom.com Step 4: We will confirm that the fingerprints are taken in correct format Step 5: Mail original documents to: 1131-11871 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC, Canada, V7A 5H5 Step 6: Received your RCMP criminal record [...]

A: Commonly, police stations or private certified fingerprinting agencies offer fingerprinting service. The fingerprints must be taken in black ink, signed by the official taking your fingerprints and stamped by its agency. In certain countries, these agencies may not offer the signature and stamp. In these cases, alternatively, you can visit Notary Public offices and law firms to have the [...]

A: Ideally, fingerprints should be taken on the RCMP C216 fingerprint form. We also accept fingerprints taken on the FD258 card and the Australian fingerprint forms. For other fingerprint forms, please email it to us for review and confirmation.

A: The completed fingerprint form must have all fingers rolled (two sets of 10 finger rolls) and two hand flats (two sets of four fingers taken together and two sets of flat thumb prints). Here is a sample of what the fingerprints should look like! If you are doing ink fingerprinting, the ink must be black ink. If you are [...]

A: Using our direct connection to the RCMP server, we can digitize your fingerprint directly into the system and submitting them to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).

A: There is NO expiry date for a criminal record check certificate. Instead, there is a time limit on how old the certificate can be until it is rejected from the requesting party/organization.

A: After we process the fingerprints to the RCMP, it will usually take 5 to 10 business days for the criminal record check to be issued at our office if the individual does not have any criminal history in Canada. We will then ship it out with international priority shipping with a tracking number by FedEx or UPS.