Our Fingerprinting Services are accredited and certified by the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) branch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to submit electronic fingerprints to CCRTIS in support of criminal record checks.
Our Fingerprinting Services are accredited and certified by the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) branch of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to submit electronic fingerprints to CCRTIS in support of criminal record checks.
Live Scan -Digital Fingerprinting Services in Edmonton
Canadian Forensics Inc offers Fingerprinting Services in Edmonton using cutting-edge Live Scan fingerprinting technology for fastest and convenient way of criminal record checks or verification of criminal records in Canada. Electronic/digital fingerprints are captured using Live Scan scanning device and transmitted electronically to the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services of RCMP for processing.
Fingerprint-based Criminal Record checks greatly reduce the RCMP processing time to as little as 72 hours. Canadian Forensics Inc. uses digital fingerprinting technology for best quality fingerprints coupled with electronic submission to RCMP reduce the RCMP processing time to as little as 72 hours. This assures the applicant’s certified criminal record check is in the mail to the applicant or a designated third party address through regular mail by RCMP. Furthermore electronic fingerprinting is less prone to errors and reduces the risks of individual being wrongly associated with a a Criminal Record for someone with a similar name
Fingerprinting Locations in Edmonton
Visit our office located in Strathcona Bussiness Park #6 , 3908 97 Street NW Edmonton Alberta T6E 6N2 with two (2) pieces of Government issued IDs to have your fingerprints taken and submitted to RCMP for criminal record check.
At times, you may require conventional ink & roll fingerprints for foreign police
clearances (including FBI), some high level Canadian security screening purposes and for those individuals with worn out friction ridges. We can convert your
ink fingerprints to digital format for electronic transmission to the RCMP minimizing turnaround time to 72 hours.
Please note: Effective July 1, 2014, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) no longer accepts ink fingerprints and
your fingerprints must be submitted to RCMP electronically, using either LiveScan or CardScan technology.
FBI Fingerprinting Services
You may require traditional ink & roll fingerprints submissions to obtain FBI clearance from USA and other international police clearance certificates. Canadian Forensics Inc provides your fingerprints on FBI FD-258 Card for Identity History Summary Check (Police Clearance) From the FBI, USA. Canadian Forensics Inc. is run by forensic professionals and our Fingerprinting experts ensure the highest quality of fingerprints on FBI FD-258 card to pass through the stringent quality checks of FBI.
Live Scan Fingerprints on FBI FD-258 Card for Identity History Summary Check (Police Clearance) From the FBI, USA.
Walk-in to our office at Strathcona Bussiness Park #6 , 3908 97 Street NW Edmonton Alberta T6E 6N2 for Ink & roll fingerprints on FBI FD-258 Card. In addition to fingerprints for to FBI clearance certificate for Canadian immigration and other purposes, we also provide paper fingerprints of individuals seeking police clearance certificates from:
St. Vincent, Saint Lucia, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Haiti, Iran, British Virgin Islands and Grenada for their Police Certificate
International Fingerprinting Services
Get a Canadian criminal background check from outside of Canada
Located in Edmonton, Canada, Canadian Forensics Inc is accredited and certified by the CCRTIS Division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to provide Certified Criminal Record Checks in Canada and abroad. We can convert paper based fingerprints to digital format for electronic submission to RCMP for certified Criminal Record Checks also referred to as a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Criminal Background Check or simply Police Clearance.
Who Needs Our Services?
Canadian Forensics Inc provides Criminal Background Checks and related services to Canadians and foreign nationals currently living abroad. If you are a Canadian or a foreign national currently living abroad and you need a Canadian Criminal Record Check from Canada then you must submit your fingerprints to RCMP. You may need our services if you.
Have spent a period of 6 Months or more in Canada and need to provide a Criminal Record Check
Canadians applying for a visa to work abroad and foreign nationals immigrating to Canada or applying for a work visa in Canada
Work visa, and especially E2 Visa for individuals Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is our most popular submission type
We do Criminal Background screenings in support of Canadian and International adoptions; foreign travel applications such as visas, U.S. waivers and border crossing
Employment applications for federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as private industry and Canadian Police Forces
We also provide fingerprinting services for:
applications for immigration to Canada or Canadian citizenship
applications to obtain criminal records to apply for a pardon
name changes
permanent residency status
volunteer work
If you have any questions please Contact Us
International Fingerprinting: Fees
Digitization and electronic submission to RCMP : $199.00 + applicable taxes
Results Forwarded via Registered Mail : $75
FedEx: Cost to be determined by the destination
Fingerprinting for Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS).
The vulnerable sector screening must be conducted by the local Canadian police service where the applicant resides (lives).
Canadian Forensics Inc is accredited by the RCMP for submitting fingerprints to CCRTIS in support of Criminal Record Checks for Vulnerable Sector check (VSS). In areas where taking fingerprints electronically is not available we can digitize your ink fingerprints and submit electronically to RCMP for processing. Electronic fingerprints can greatly reduce the processing times to as little as 72 hours compared to paper (ink) fingerprints that may take up to 120 days.
You must pay RCMP Fee (federal processing fee) if you need a certified criminal record check for:
Ink & Roll Fingerprinting: $55.00 (Two sets of fingerprints) plus applicable taxes
How do I get my fingerprints taken?
Getting fingerprints electronically is quite simple and easy. Just visit our location at Strathcona Bussiness Park #6 , 3908 97 Street NW Edmonton Alberta T6E 6N2 . Each applicant must provide two (2) pieces of valid, government-issued identification. One (1) piece of identification must include a photo, name, date of birth and signature.
The fingerprinting process itself takes about 10-15 minutes. We use cutting-edge digital Live Scan Technology to capture your fingerprints digitally and transmit to RCMP using a secure system. Digital fingerprinting reduces the processing time to as little as 72 hours provided the applicant’s name is not associated with a criminal record. You will receive the results back to your home address or to a designated third party with your consent.
Fingerprints are used globally for criminal background checks. RCMP police clearance certificate based on fingerprints is required for citizenship, PR applications, work permit, adoptions, employment and for other civil purposes. Count on the experienced and highly skilled professionals at Forensics Plus Inc when you are looking for RCMP Accredited fingerprinting services in Toronto (North York).
The processing time for fingerprints based criminal record checks varies. If the applicant does not have a criminal record and there is no match to an RCMP fingerprint record then processing is complete in 72 hours. RCMP will mail the results back to the applicant or the designated third party within 72 hours.
In cases where the applicant does have a criminal record or there is a match to an RCMP fingerprint record then the processing time could be up to 120 days or longer.
Keeping in view the above factors please allow sufficient time for receiving the results by regular mail before making any status update inquiries.
If your application is taking longer than the time indicated you can call the RCMP at 613-998-6362 or send an email to:
ccrtis-scictr@rcmp-grc.gc.ca with the following information:
You may need to submit your fingerprints to RCMP for:
Personal Security
Employment
Citizenship
Immigration
Permanent Residence
International Adoptions
Foreign Travel, Visas, Passports, Work Permits and US Waivers
Record Suspensions (Pardons)
Yes, we can provide your fingerprints on RCMP’s fingerprint form C-216C.
You need to bring two (2) pieces of valid, original and government-issued identification documents. One (1) piece of identification must include a photo, name, date of birth and signature of the applicant.
The RCMP will directly mail the hard copy of the certified criminal record check to either the individual (applicant) or a designated third party via Canada Post.
No, the fingerprints are deleted from the RCMP system system as soon as the transaction is complete and results are shared.