Electronic Fingerprints-Live Scan

Obtaining a Canadian criminal record check is a crucial step for many individuals seeking employment, pursuing educational opportunities, or applying for visas, citizenship, or permanent residence. This process often involves fingerprinting, which serves as a reliable method for identity verification and ensures the accuracy of the background check. The Canadian criminal record check system plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and security by providing access to an individual’s criminal history.

Who Need Digital Fingerprints

The people would like to apply for: 

  • Canadian Permanent Residents
  • Canadian Citizenship 
  • Foreign Travel / Work / Visa / Border Crossing 
  • Employment – Government
  • Employment – Private Industry, or Volunteering 
  • Employment – Vulnerable Sector Check 
  • Record Suspension Application
  • US waiver 
  • Criminal Background Check for Personal Use
  • US Immigration Purpose 
  • Adoption (Canadian / International )
  • Name change [1] https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/why-get-criminal-record-check
Step-by-Step Guide to Fingerprinting

Locating an Accredited Fingerprinting Agency 

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has authorized various companies to provide fingerprinting services.There agencies are fully accredited and certified to use both traditional paper ink and roll techniques, as well as liveScan and Cardscan technology. [2]https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/private-fingerprinting-companies-accredited-rcmp

 

Required Documents and Information 

When visiting a fingerprinting agency, individuals must provide at least two official government-issued identification documents with photographs. Acceptable forms of ID include passports, driver’s licences, Indian status cards, provincial photo cards, PR cards, NEXUS cards, and FAST Passes. It’s crucial to note that health cards issued by Canadian provinces or territories and Social Insurance Numbers(SIN) are not accepted. 

Submitting Your Fingerprints to RCMP 

Accredited Fingerprinting Agencies are authorized to take and submit fingerprints for civil purposes and submit them electronically to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services(CCRTIS). [3] https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/where-go. Individuals can choose to receive the results directly or provide consent to send them to a third party. 

 


The Processing Time
  • If there is NO match to a criminal record– 3-5 business days 
  • The results are mailed to the mailing address, and extra time should be allowed for delivery by Canada Post. 
  • If manual processing is involved or if there is a possible match to a criminal record — 120 business days
  •  In some cases, more time may be required due to submitting incomplete information or clarifying parts of the application with local police. This process ensures that the information released by CCRTIS is complete and accurate. [4] https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/processing-times-and-fees

Check the Report Status

Once Goodwin Canada submits the fingerprints electronically, the applicant will receive confirmation via email that the Canadian Authority has processed the transaction.

After submission, the applicant must contact the RCMP if you would like to know the status of the result: 

  1. Telephone:  1-833-541-3089 or 613-998-6360 | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(Eastern Time) | Monday to Friday. 
  2. Email:  [email protected]
  3.  Please note:  If you have made a request for Permanent Residence Status Certified Criminal Record Check, and you haven’t received your RCMP certified criminal record check result yet, please contact Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for more information concerning your submission deadline. 
  4. [5] https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/contact-canadian-criminal-real-time-identification
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