What is an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check?
A Canadian Certified Criminal Record Check is an official fingerprint-based background verification performed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) using the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS). CCRTIS matches your fingerprints against the National Repository of Criminal Records.
When applying from outside Canada (such as from India), applicants cannot submit live scans directly. Instead, you must have your ink fingerprints rolled on official Canadian fingerprint forms (Form C-216C) by trained professionals, which are then converted to digital format and transmitted to CCRTIS by an RCMP-accredited company.
Accreditation Notice: RCMP accreditation for electronic submission is held by our Toronto partner office. Blueprint Fingerprinting Services India collects ink fingerprints under a formal agreement with our RCMP-accredited partner. Processing timelines range from 3 to 120 days and are determined entirely by the RCMP.
Common Reasons for Canadian RCMP Checks
You may be required to furnish an official RCMP fingerprint check by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or other Canadian bodies for:
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Documents Required for Your Appointment
Please keep the following documents ready when our associate arrives at your doorstep: