Pardon Fees are $375 (Plus HST)

You are responsible for the following costs:

• Digital fingerprints and R.C.M.P. search (rapid service through F.I.P.S.)
• Local Police record check(s)
• National Parole Board fee

What is a Pardon?

If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, you have a criminal record.  A criminal record is not removed automatically.   You must do something about it to try to live a life without obstacles.  To have your record removed, you must make an application under the Criminal Records Act of Canada for a Pardon.  The Act is intended to benefit persons who have been convicted of offences and have later rehabilitated themselves.  A Pardon is a formal process to remove the stigma associated with a criminal record.

Pardon Process

We will obtain the necessary personal information for the application process.  We will then create supporting documents to obtain the proper and necessary documents prior to petitioning for a pardon.  We will complete all necessary police background checks, all court documents and any other relevant documents to support your application.

Once all of the information is collected and completed we will petition the National Parole Board (NPB) for a Pardon on your behalf.  The NPB is empowered to grant, deny or revoke Pardons.  As your representative, we will receive and handle all communication from the NPB and other agencies.

Our computers will track and update the progress of your case.  Our proactive role and familiarity with the judicial procedures and administration will ensure that all the documents required are obtained in a timely manner and that your case is processed expeditiously.  

Processing times are between 1 - 18 months.

Do I Qualify for a Pardon?

You are eligible to apply for a Pardon three or five years (sex related offences - 5 to 10 years) after you have completed your sentence for your offence(s).  A sentence may be a fine, probation, jail term, surcharge or restitution.  For the purposes of a Pardon, a court order (which prohibits you from driving or possessing a firearm) is not considered to be part of a sentence.  For summary offences, Pardon eligibility is after three years (5 years for sex related offences); for indictable offences, eligibility is after five years (10 years for sex related offences).