RCMP Digital Fingerprinting Services
"NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY"
Digital fingerprinting results are processed and mailed in as little as 72 hours*.
F.I.P.S. (Fingerprints, Identifications and Pardons Services) uses the latest digital fingerprinting technology to deliver fast, accurate, and reliable results. F.I.P.S. is authorized by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to capture fingerprints and submit them directly to Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) for processing.
This real-time electronic submission significantly reduces RCMP processing time, meaning fingerprint-based criminal record checks may be mailed within three business days after attending our agency.
F.I.P.S. also continues to offer traditional ink-and-roll fingerprinting for international and local requests that do not accept digital submissions.
Why Choose F.I.P.S. for Digital Fingerprinting?
- Over 30 years of fingerprinting experience
- Professional, friendly, and knowledgeable personnel
- Consistently clear and decipherable fingerprint impressions
- Efficient, competitive, and exceptionally fast service
- Advanced digital technology for RCMP processing in as little as 72 hours*
- Service available in multiple languages
- Free support documents and guidance for obtaining international police clearance
- A complete service not offered by other agencies
How to Get Your Fingerprints Taken
F.I.P.S. is committed to providing a smooth and professional experience. To help avoid delays, please ensure you bring all required documentation before visiting our office.
Identification Requirements
You must bring two pieces of valid government-issued identification, one must include a photo.
Acceptable Identification Includes:
- Driver’s Licence (Canadian or foreign)
- Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- Canadian Citizenship Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Indian Status Card
- Canadian Blood Donor Card
- Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) Identification Card
- Hospital Admission Card
- Baptismal Certificate
- International Student Card
- Firearm Acquisition Permit
- Fishing Licence
- Hunting Licence
- Immigration documents (refugee, landed, student, or work permit)
- Government Employee Card
- Military Identification Card
- It is recommended that applicants bring a letter or file number from the requesting organization, if applicable
- All digital fingerprinting requests for Canadian Citizenship must include a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
- A CIC file number
- The third-party mailing address for results
- This letter must be presented during the fingerprinting session
Appointments
- No appointment necessary
- Open six days a week
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RCMP digital fingerprinting captures fingerprints electronically and submits them directly to the RCMP for criminal record checks.
In many cases, results are processed and mailed within 72 hours*. Processing times may vary based on RCMP volume or individual circumstances.
No. Unlike most agencies, walk-in service is available six days a week.
Digital fingerprinting is commonly required for employment, citizenship, immigration, record suspension (pardon), licensing, and government-related applications.
Yes. Traditional ink-and-roll fingerprinting is available for international and local agencies that do not accept digital fingerprints.
You must bring two valid government-issued IDs, with at least one photo ID.
Yes. All personal and biometric data is handled in accordance with RCMP and federal privacy standards.
F.I.P.S. offers decades of industry experience, providing fast RCMP processing with walk-in availability, multilingual service, and free international clearance support documents. Our professional, helpful staff bring years of expertise to ensure a smooth and efficient process.
*Processing times may vary if you have a criminal record, outstanding charges, or due to RCMP processing volumes.