Police Certificate in Canada

[Colleens 40]

I have lived in a few different places in Canada, and not sure which agency I need to get police certificates from. In Alberta will I need to get them from the city police and the RCMP? In Ontario is it the OPP, City Police, RCMP or all?

Thanks for the help,

Colleen

[defunct 0]

Are you a Canadian citizen interviewing at an embassy in Canada? If so, then you need a name-based search done by any RCMP detachment which must note that the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using your name, all previously used names, and date of birth. This is a Canada-wide search, so you only need one certificate.

If you have had a conviction or just lived in Canada temporarily, then you will need a fingerprint-based search.

Edited April 7, 2009 by eyoa

[payxibka 10,045]

moving to:

US Embassy and Consulate General Discussion

You are almost there and now you have to deal with the embassy. This is the place to post your experiences or questions related to this last step before moving to the US. Topics relating to I-134's, packets sent from consulate and medical & police certificates should be posted here.

[trailmix 77]

Are you a Canadian citizen interviewing at an embassy in Canada? If so, then you need a name-based search done by any RCMP detachment which must note that the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using your name, all previously used names, and date of birth. This is a Canada-wide search, so you only need one certificate.

If you have had a conviction or just lived in Canada temporarily, then you will need a fingerprint-based search.

Not necessarily - the OP could also get the police certificate from the local police station if they do them. Most do.

If you have no criminal record - then the name check will suffice - if you have ever been arrested or have a criminal conviction, then you will need to go to the RCMP and have the fingerprint version done:

Inside Canada: Applicants who are physically present in Canada should contact their local police service or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) office regarding criminal record check procedures. Applicants may obtain a certificate of no conviction issued by any Canadian police service so long as it notes that Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using the applicant’s name and date of birth. Applicants should ensure that the search includes all names that they have previously used, including maiden names, prior married names, or names used before Canadian naturalization. (Note: Because records checks based on name and date of birth only are sometimes less thorough than those based on fingerprints, U.S. diplomatic offices reserve the right to request that certain applicants obtain fingerprint-based searches from the RCMP.)

Edited April 7, 2009 by trailmix