Criminal Background Checks

Provided by: RCMP - AKA: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Service Description

Individuals may request different types of criminal record checks (CRCs) that are often required for employment, volunteering, or adoption screening. Types of CRCs:
  • Name-based Criminal Background Check: Uses names and date of birth to check a person's criminal history
  • Certified Criminal Background Check: Uses fingerprints when a name-based criminal record checks do not provide a definite way of confirming a person's identity
  • Police Information Check: Also known as police certificate, background check, or reference check
  • Vulnerable Sector Check: Police information check plus a check to see if a person has a record suspension (pardon) for sexual offenses

Information

Eligibility:
Open to all
Fees:
Varies * Contact for details
How to Access:
Visit the detachment in your area
Documents Required:
See website for details * Two pieces of ID (one must be a photo ID)
Language:
English * French
Website:
http://www.rcmp.gc.ca/en/criminal-records
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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