POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES
"NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY"
F.I.P.S. (Fingerprints, Identifications and Pardons Services) provides professional assistance with Police Clearance Certificates.
A Police Clearance Certificate is an official document that confirms whether or not an individual has a criminal record. These certificates are typically issued after fingerprints are submitted to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for verification.
What Is a Police Clearance Certificate?
A Police Clearance Certificate is an original document based on fingerprint verification that reflects an individual’s criminal history, if any.
In many cases, name-based checks are not sufficient. Fingerprint-based verification ensures accurate identity confirmation and reduces the risk of incorrect or incomplete results.
For Canadian checks, fingerprints are submitted to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for processing.
Who Needs a Police Clearance Certificate?
You may be required to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate if:- You have lived in a country for six months or longer
- You were 18 years of age or older during that time
- A government, employer, educational institution, or foreign authority requests proof of criminal history
- Immigration and visa applications
- Permanent residence or citizenship processes
- Employment and security screening
- International travel or relocation
- Adoption and family sponsorship
- Professional licensing
Validity and Expiry
- Police Clearance Certificates are typically issued with an expiry period
- Validity requirements vary depending on the requesting authority or country
- Some organizations may require certificates issued within a specific timeframe
It is recommended to confirm validity requirements with the organization requesting the certificate before applying.
How Police Clearance Certificates Are Obtained
- Fingerprints are captured using digital or ink-and-roll methods
- Fingerprints are submitted to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Criminal record verification is completed
- An official Police Clearance Certificate is issued
F.I.P.S. assists with fingerprint capture and ensures submissions meet the requirements of the requesting authority.
Why Use F.I.P.S. for Police Clearance Services?
- Decades of experience in fingerprinting and background checks
- Authorized fingerprint submission to the RCMP
- Accurate and reliable fingerprint capture
- Walk-in service – no appointment required
- Secure handling of personal and biometric information
- Assistance for both Canadian and international police clearances
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In most cases, yes. Fingerprints are required to confirm identity and ensure accurate results.
Processing times vary depending on the country or authority issuing the certificate.
Yes. Most certificates have an expiry period set by the requesting organization or country.
No. Walk-in service is available.
Yes. All personal and biometric information is handled according to strict privacy and security standards.