RCMP and criminal record check

[daisylynn 0]

Is there any way to contact the RCMP to find out what the status of our police cert. is? I called a number that I was given but just got a voicemail box. I left a message the first time and the second time I called the box was full.

Also, is there a quicker way to get a criminal record check done? Yes, dh has to have the fingerprint version. He has a record from years ago. But is there a quicker way than sending the fingerprints in to Ottawa?

Thanks!

Tammy

[trailmix 77]

Is there any way to contact the RCMP to find out what the status of our police cert. is? I called a number that I was given but just got a voicemail box. I left a message the first time and the second time I called the box was full.

Also, is there a quicker way to get a criminal record check done? Yes, dh has to have the fingerprint version. He has a record from years ago. But is there a quicker way than sending the fingerprints in to Ottawa?

Thanks!

Tammy

Hi Tammy,

You can email them:

Q: How can I verify the status of my application?

A: Contact us by e-mail and provide the following information:

- Your full name and date of birth

- The date and the reason you sent the application

- Whether the processing fee was included (if applicable)

I don't know if actual Police Station fingerprint checks are faster or not, compared to the RCMP, perhaps someone has tried this and can give you a timeline.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

Is there any way to contact the RCMP to find out what the status of our police cert. is? I called a number that I was given but just got a voicemail box. I left a message the first time and the second time I called the box was full.

Also, is there a quicker way to get a criminal record check done? Yes, dh has to have the fingerprint version. He has a record from years ago. But is there a quicker way than sending the fingerprints in to Ottawa?

Thanks!

Tammy

It depends on where you are but I think the RCMP fingerprint check takes the same amount of time no matter where you are. I know in Toronto it takes 2 to 6 mos. ( you need to go to a private fingerprint agency and then submit it) although I've heard that 3-4 mos. is about average. I've never had a response from the RCMP except for the main phone number. I don't think that they answer their phones.

[trailmix 77]

Actually in thinking about this I do know someone who had his fingerprints done at the Calgary Police station in early June - three months later and he doesn't have them back yet (so maybe it isn't any faster).