Folks from Ontario (or Toronto): Police Check Question

[keysjangle 145]

Hey guys, I'm preparing for my NOA2 (CR-1), which I will hopefully be getting by the end of this month.

I haven't had the time to get my police check done.. work, school.. blargh, anyway, I need to get on it asap

Where did you guys go to have yours done? I ask because I'd like the most up-to-date information as all my search results were ancient threads.

I'm assuming in Toronto I can go to the main TPS building at Yonge & College and request it. I just have to make sure they check CPIC/Canada wide search and they know it's for a U.S. Visa application, right? How much have you guys paid for yours?

I don't think the RCMP has an office here, since when I checked their website they asked for prints to be done at a police station, we toss in some of our information then mail it off to Ottawa. No bueno.

Most importantly, how long does it take to get your results back? I had to do the really basic name search ($22) for my current job, and that took exactly a week which was good, so I'm hoping the full CPIC check isn't much longer.

Thanks everyone

Edited December 2, 2011 by Gervl

[pocheros 101]

I just went to my local police station in Brampton. They redirected me to 22 division (which was closer to mississauga). I just told them I needed to have the CPIC check done and filled out a form with my addresses from the last 5 years. They ran it through a machine right after I filled it out, stamped it, and collected $45. Bam! It took 5 minutes. Don't bother with the RCMP- just go to your local police station and ask them where you can have CPIC done.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Yup, I went to Yonge and College to get mine, took about 2 weeks.

Good luck

[Floella 1]

I also went to 22 division on Steeles and Hurontario in Brampton. It took about 15 minutes to get it done. I am not sure if there is a place near Toronto that does them that is closer to you than Brampton, so yeah, just go to a local police station and ask.

You'll need to have 2 photo IDs with you. The form requires you to write your previous addresses as well so make sure you have that info as well as your driver's license number.

Edited December 2, 2011 by Floella

[Kimbear 53]

I had mine done in Windsor, by the locals, and they said it would take 2 weeks, she called me two days later..I can't remembre the price but it was like 20 i think or so.

Hey guys, I'm preparing for my NOA2 (CR-1), which I will hopefully be getting by the end of this month.

I haven't had the time to get my police check done.. work, school.. blargh, anyway, I need to get on it asap

Where did you guys go to have yours done? I ask because I'd like the most up-to-date information as all my search results were ancient threads.

I'm assuming in Toronto I can go to the main TPS building at Yonge & College and request it. I just have to make sure they check CPIC/Canada wide search and they know it's for a U.S. Visa application, right? How much have you guys paid for yours?

I don't think the RCMP has an office here, since when I checked their website they asked for prints to be done at a police station, we toss in some of our information then mail it off to Ottawa. No bueno.

Most importantly, how long does it take to get your results back? I had to do the really basic name search ($22) for my current job, and that took exactly a week which was good, so I'm hoping the full CPIC check isn't much longer.

Thanks everyone

[frostiana 12]

Hey guys, I'm preparing for my NOA2 (CR-1), which I will hopefully be getting by the end of this month.

I haven't had the time to get my police check done.. work, school.. blargh, anyway, I need to get on it asap

Where did you guys go to have yours done? I ask because I'd like the most up-to-date information as all my search results were ancient threads.

I'm assuming in Toronto I can go to the main TPS building at Yonge & College and request it. I just have to make sure they check CPIC/Canada wide search and they know it's for a U.S. Visa application, right? How much have you guys paid for yours?

I don't think the RCMP has an office here, since when I checked their website they asked for prints to be done at a police station, we toss in some of our information then mail it off to Ottawa. No bueno.

Most importantly, how long does it take to get your results back? I had to do the really basic name search ($22) for my current job, and that took exactly a week which was good, so I'm hoping the full CPIC check isn't much longer.

Thanks everyone

Just call your local police department and they will tell you what office to attend to order the clearance certificate, the cost and whether you can get it while you wait or if you have to wait several days. Make sure they know it is for a visa you need a Canada wide clearance. (they will know).

[tracy&david 2]

I went to local plice station and paid $45 to get my plice certificate. it took less than 5 minutes. I never expected it is so easy.

[hikergirl 277]

You can also get your police checks through Commissionaire offices: http://www.commissionaires.ca/national/en/services-personal/personal-criminal-record-checks/

They have lots of locations Canada-wide.

[Sam and Ben 2]

I too just went into my local station, told them what I needed and was told it would take up to a month. They called within a couple of days for me to pick up the form.

I believe it was $30.

[brooksie 3]

-In Toronto- you can go to hq and with a credit card you can even order it online! just go to there website or google toronto police criminal record check