Criminal Record Background Check Question

[Vanessa in Texas 0]

Ok fellow Canadians, I have a question........

My fiance and I just recieved our NOA2 (after waiting forever!!!) and I am trying to get as much paper work and whatnot out of the way now, so I'm not running around when Montreal sends me packet 3. I live in Toronto and I recently went to Police Headquarters and requested that my name be run through the RCMP's National Criminal Records repository (I have no criminal record). No problem! Today I recieved my certified copies in the mail and I am concerned on what the letter says. I assumed I would get a clear cut type of answer such as, "No, there is no criminal record for this individual". I just wanted to confirm with others who may have had this done in Toronto, that what my letter says is correct. Like I mentioned, I have no criminal record and have never been arrested, so it was to my understanding that getting my fingerprints wasn't neccessary.

Here's what my letter says (I've left out the persoanl info)

Re: (NAME&DOB)

Please be advised that a search of the National Criminal Records repository maintained by the RCMP did not identify any records for a person with the name(s) and date of birth as indicated.

Positive identification that a criminal record may or may not exist at the National Criminal Records respository can only be confirmed by fingerprint comparison <<<<< This second part is what concerns me.

Should I get my fingerprints taken just to be on the safe side?

I appreciate any help I can get!

[birdnerd 5]

Ok fellow Canadians, I have a question........

My fiance and I just recieved our NOA2 (after waiting forever!!!) and I am trying to get as much paper work and whatnot out of the way now, so I'm not running around when Montreal sends me packet 3. I live in Toronto and I recently went to Police Headquarters and requested that my name be run through the RCMP's National Criminal Records repository (I have no criminal record). No problem! Today I recieved my certified copies in the mail and I am concerned on what the letter says. I assumed I would get a clear cut type of answer such as, "No, there is no criminal record for this individual". I just wanted to confirm with others who may have had this done in Toronto, that what my letter says is correct. Like I mentioned, I have no criminal record and have never been arrested, so it was to my understanding that getting my fingerprints wasn't neccessary.

Here's what my letter says (I've left out the persoanl info)

Re: (NAME&DOB)

Please be advised that a search of the National Criminal Records repository maintained by the RCMP did not identify any records for a person with the name(s) and date of birth as indicated.

Positive identification that a criminal record may or may not exist at the National Criminal Records respository can only be confirmed by fingerprint comparison <<<<< This second part is what concerns me.

Should I get my fingerprints taken just to be on the safe side?

I appreciate any help I can get!

Nope, you're good. That's just what the letter says. You only need to get the fingerprint check done if you have a criminal history.

[Krikit 1,164]

Vanessa, I have split your post from the pinned Canada Immigration Guide topic down to the general Canada forum. This is the appropriate place to post your questions.

[Veronik 19]

Yep, that's what my letter said too (even though I'm not from Toronto)!

[joe_robin66 6]

Fingerprinting is way better then a local police check as it checks the National Criminal Records repository in Ottawa! Criminal History or not, still good to get done...in my opinion anyway.

Fingerprinting is a secure way...while a police check, there could be a person with same name and date of birth as you.

[Marilyn. 340]

Fingerprinting is way better then a local police check as it checks the National Criminal Records repository in Ottawa! Criminal History or not, still good to get done...in my opinion anyway.

Fingerprinting is a secure way...while a police check, there could be a person with same name and date of birth as you.

fingerprints can take a long time to process though and they really aren't necessary unless you have a criminal history...

[Flames9_RN 358]

Fingerprinting is way better then a local police check as it checks the National Criminal Records repository in Ottawa! Criminal History or not, still good to get done...in my opinion anyway.

Fingerprinting is a secure way...while a police check, there could be a person with same name and date of birth as you.

Not required(if no criminal record), but sure go on ahead!! With just the "plain paper" they check the whole database as well!!

[joe_robin66 6]

Not required(if no criminal record), but sure go on ahead!! With just the "plain paper" they check the whole database as well!!

Ummm...ok

[OBX 51]

Yep, that's what my letter said too (even though I'm not from Toronto)!

Same here and had no issues at all!

[BlueBonnet 84]

Nope you dont need the fingerprinting done.

If you had a criminal record .. which you would definetly know about .. then they would require that you get the fingerprinting done too. But as you know you have no record, this step isnt nessessary.

[FireKari 4]

You had the right check done, through the Canada National Repository

If you do --NOT-- have a record:

you do not need a RCMP check [you can use provincial police]

you do not need finger prints

you do not need sex offenders

IF YOU WERE GIVEN A CERTIFICATE YOU ARE CLEAR

They will not even issue a certificate if it returned any records

If you --DO-- have a record:

you will need a RCMP check

you will need finger prints

you will need sex offenders

you will need all files relating to your case, court or otherwise