Why Choose Goodwin Canada
- Accredited Fingerprinting Services by RCMP: Goodwin Canada is an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting service in Toronto, ensuring secure digital submissions for various legal and immigration applications.
- Convenient Location and Fast Service: Located in Toronto/North York with free parking, Goodwin Canada offers quick turnaround times with fingerprint transmission directly to the RCMP, ensuring reliable results.
- Comprehensive Criminal Record Check Services:The company provides secure digital, ink-rolled, and international fingerprinting options, catering to employment, immigration, and criminal investigations, with results available within the same day.
Client Satisfaction and Accessibility: Goodwin Canada has earned client trust through professional service, offering online, walk-in, and same-day criminal record checks to meet diverse needs.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment or walk in — we’re ready to assist.
Understanding criminal record checks in Canada
Obtaining a Canadian criminal record check is an essential step for individuals applying for employment, education programs, visas, citizenship, or permanent residency.
This process often includes digital fingerprinting, which provides a secure and accurate way to verify identity and confirm the results of the background check. As a result, the search may reveal any criminal convictions, pending charges, or other details that could be relevant to the person’s background or suitability for a specific role.In most cases, a criminal record check involves searching a person’s name and date of birth through several databases, including the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and local police records.
In addition, Goodwin Canada, an accredited fingerprinting services by RCMP helps ensure that every background check is accurate, consistent, and securely linked to the correct individual. [ Learn More ]
Our Services
ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTS
Why You Need Electronic Fingerprints:
Electronic fingerprints are required in many situations to verify identity and ensure accurate background checks.
For example, employers, government agencies, and organizations may ask for fingerprinting as part of their employment screening process.
In addition, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and foreign consulates often require a certified police certificate when applying for a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship.
Moreover, law enforcement agencies rely on fingerprints for criminal investigations, name changes, record suspensions, and business licence applications.
These digital submissions are faster, more secure, and directly transmitted to the RCMP for accurate processing. [Learn more]
INK-ROLLED FINGERPRINTS
These traditional fingerprints still play a crucial role in criminal history checks because of their accuracy and reliability.
Each person’s fingerprints are unique and form before birth.
They stay the same for life, which makes them a reliable tool for identification.
In fact, fingerprints are used in many situations, including employment background checks, immigration applications, and security clearances.
Moreover, in law enforcement, ink-rolled fingerprints help identify suspects, match evidence, and keep criminal history records accurate.
INTERNATIONAL FINGERPRINTS
Get a Canadian Police Certificate from outside Canada
- you can get your fingerprints taken by an authorized agency, such as local police station
- contact an accredited fingerprinting company in Canada to complete the application process.
Note: Do not mail these fingerprints directly to the RCMP’s CCRTIS (source: RCMP.ca (Sept 18, 2024) [Learn more]
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK ONLINE
The most trusted solution for criminal record checks (CRC or CRJMC) in Canada.
- By searching person’s Name and Date of Birth
- Results available in as quickly as 15 minutes
- Most accurate and reliable
- Most secure platform [Triton]
- Available online 24/7
- Same day result. [request ]
Frequently Asked Questions
What fingerprinting services does Goodwin Canada provide?
Goodwin Canada is an accredited fingerprinting service provider by RCMP. We provide both digital and ink fingerprinting on C216C, FD-258, and FD-1164 forms, as well as international fingerprinting conversion and submission services.
Is Goodwin Canada RCMP accredited?
Yes, Goodwin Canada is RCMP-accredited and authorized to submit digital fingerprints for Canadian background checks.
Where is Goodwin Canada located?
We are located at Suite 346, 4750 Yonge Street, North York, Toronto, and proudly serve clients across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Do I need an appointment for fingerprinting?
Yes, appointments are required to ensure efficient and secure service. You can conveniently book online at goodwincan.com/book-now. Same-day appointments are available for most services.
How long does it take to complete fingerprinting?
Most fingerprinting sessions take about 10-15 minutes, and results are usually processed by the RCMP within 3 business days for applicants with no criminal record in Canada.
What forms of ID do I need to bring?
Please bring two pieces of valid government-issued identification, with at least one containing a photo, such as a driver’s license or passport.
Can you do fingerprints to the FBI or other countries?
Yes. We can assist with FBl fingerprinting, U.S. immigration requirements, and international police checks.
What are your office hours?
We are open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Weekend appointments may be available upon request.
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Goodwin Canada | Accredited Fingerprinting Service by RCMP
- Address: 4750 Yonge Street | Unit 346 | Toronto Ontario | M2N 0J6
- Phone : (416) 886-8880
- Email : info@goodwincan.com
- Updated Business Hours ( Effective Jan 2026)
- Monday - Wednesday : 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday : Closed
- Friday : 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday : 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday : Closed