Electronic Fingerprinting Toronto | RCMP Live Scan | Goodwin Canada
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. Goodwin Canada is an accredited electronic fingerprinting in Toronto by RCMP and help individuals complete digital fingerprinting and certified criminal record checks quickly and accurately. Whether you need fingerprints for immigration, employment, or visa applications, our electronic fingerprinting services are fast, secure, and approved by the RCMP.
Who Need Digital Fingerprints
Choose a certified fingerprint-based check if:
You received a request that specifically requires fingerprints for identity confirmation.
A name-based check returned a possible match and you need fingerprints to confirm your identity.
You’re applying for roles with enhanced screening requirements (e.g., police, certain federal positions).
If you’re unsure which check you need, our team can help you interpret the request letter and book the correct service right away.
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
Two valid IDs (at least one government-issued photo ID)
Application letter or instructions from the requesting organization (if any)
Names used previously (helpful if you have name changes)
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.
Why Choose Goodwin Canada Fingerprinting
- Accredited Fingerprinting Agency by RCMP
- Fast, Secure, and Professional Service
- Convenient Toronto Location with free parking
- Same-Day Appointment and Walk-ins Available
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
What Shows on a Fingerprint-Based Certified Criminal Record Check
A certified criminal record check (fingerprint-based) is matched against RCMP’s national repository and the information disclosed depends on why you are applying. Below is a plain-language guide to what may appear on your result for common application types.
Note for Applicants Under 18
Applicants under the age of 18 may submit requests only for government employment (federal, provincial, or municipal), citizenship, or personal use. (Add link to RCMP page)
Appliacation Type
Informationa released
- Employment – federal government
- Conviction
- Youth information
- Outstanding charges
- Active (non-expired) absolute or conditional discharge information
- Non-conviction information (for Transport Canada employment only)
- Employment – private industry
- Volunteer employment
- Employment (other)
- Conviction
- Active (non-expired) absolute or conditional discharge information
- Permanent resident status
- Conviction information
- Outstanding charges
- Active (non-expired) absolute or conditional discharge information
- Non-conviction information
- Immigration information
- Canadian citizenship
- Conviction information
- Youth information
- Outstanding charges
- Active (non-expired) absolute or conditional discharge information
- Non-conviction information
- Immigration information
- Visa / border crossing / foreign travel / work
- Conviction information
- Criminal record check for personal use – other
- Conviction information
- Youth information
- Outstanding charges
- Absolute or conditional discharge information
- Suspended (pardoned) information
- Sequestered information
- Non-conviction information
- Record suspension application
- Conviction information
- Outstanding charges
- Active (non-expired) absolute or conditional discharge information
- Non-conviction information
Disclaimer: The information provided above is based on the RCMP official website and is for reference only. Please refer to the RCMP website for the most current and accurate details.
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:
- Phone: 1-833-541-3089 or 613-998-6360 | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(Eastern Time) | Monday to Friday.
- Email: ccrtis-scictr@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- 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.
- https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/contact-canadian-criminal-real-time-identification