How to get your name-based Canadian Police Check

What is a name-based Canadian Police Check?

A name-based Canadian police check is a fast and easy way for you to obtain a Canadian police check from anywhere at any time. Name check uses information made available in the nationwide criminal data base, Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). Clients who applied with The Fingerprint Room Inc. can obtain their name-based police certificate in 1 to 2 business days once all required documents have been gathered. It is an ideal and accessible way for business owners looking to conduct pre-employment screenings.

Please note that a name-based police check might not be a valid document for immigration/visa applications. A fingerprint based RCMP Criminal Record Check is often the right document in this case.

What is the difference between a name-based Canadian Police Check and a RCMP Criminal Record Check?

No fingerprints or fingerprinting process is needed for a name check. You will only need to provide us 2 pieces of valid government issued IDs, as well as a completed consent form. This allows a shorter turnaround time compared to RCMP’s 5 to 10 business days. However, this also means a name-based search is not as thorough as a fingerprint-based RCMP search. In addition, you have had any past criminal histories, you name check result will be incomplete and will eventually need a fingerprint based RCMP criminal record check. Therefore, we recommend clients carefully assess their own situations before selecting the name-based check service.

For direct contact, call us at: 604-447-2485

For questions or concerns, email your enquiries to: contact@thefingerprintroom.com

To book an appointment at our Richmond Location: https://thefingerprintroom.com/richmond-b-c/

To book an appointment at our Calgary Location: https://thefingerprintroom.com/calgary-ab-canada/

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To apply for the Name-based Canadian Police Certificate: https://thefingerprintroom.com/name-and-date-of-birth-based-background-check/

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