A Certified Criminal Record Check (CCRC) is a search conducted by the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) to search for any criminal record that may exist for any name and fingerprint combination for convictions occurring anywhere within Canada. A Certified document is issued for submission to any requesting agency that may require the information.
*These are not to be confused with the fingerprints required as part of Vulnerable Sector screening for Police Information Checks (PIC-VS). For information about VS fingerprints, click here.
Fingerprint Requirements
Certified Criminal Record Checks are checks done using your fingerprints rather than your name and other demographic information. These are considered "non-criminal fingerprints" or "civil fingerprints" and are not taken for criminal charges or proceedings. These checks are done by taking an electronic scan of your fingerprints and submitting them to the RCMP National Repository in Ottawa to provide a report of any/all convictions that have been linked directly to your fingerprints.
They are required for various processes including (but not limited to) applications for:
- Citizenship
- Immigration (Landed Immigrant Status)
- Legal name changes
- Record Suspensions (previously called a "pardon")
- US Travel Waivers
We also offer hard copy Ink & Paper fingerprinting services for purposes such as Criminal Record Checks in other countries, including (but not limited to):
- Passport renewal
- Immigration Police Clearance Checks (PCC)
Fingerprint Process
All Non-Criminal Fingerprinting is done by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. To book an appointment, please email scott.schall@mhps.ca or phone (403) 529-8455.
At your appointment, you must provide the following:
- One piece of government issued photo ID. It must include your name and date of birth. Social Insurance cards or temporary drivers licenses will not be accepted. Proof of address may be required as your results will be mailed to you directly.
Once you receive the certified report from the RCMP, it is your responsibility to submit it to the requesting agency.
Fees and Payment
All fingerprints for civil purposes are subject to the following fees:
- Electronic fingerprinting - $75.00 ($25 RCMP fee and $50 MHPS fee)
- Hard copy fingerprinting (ink sets) - $50
Processing Time
Results can take 2-3 weeks to reach your residence by mail, but these times are outside the control of MHPS and may vary.