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Digital Fingerprinting Abroad Made Easy

If you need to get an RCMP – certified criminal record check while living aboard, we can help. 

Edmonton Fingerprinting Services is accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to digitize ink fingerprints and then submit them to the RCMP electronically.

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What Is International Fingerprinting?

International fingerprinting is a process that allows applicants living abroad or in areas where digital fingerprinting isn’t available to have their fingerprints scanned and sent to the RCMP electronically. The process is completed by converting your paper fingerprint form to a digital format and submitting your application to Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services electronically.

Get a Criminal Record Check Abroad 

with Edmonton Fingerprinting Service

Here at Edmonton Fingerprinting, we work hard to make international fingerprinting a quick and simple process. We use the original fingerprints taken by local police or other acceptable agencies either the Live Scan or ink and roll method. We use the very latest technology, including certified card scan technology and equipment, to ensure fingerprints are clear and accurate.

The next stage of RCMP fingerprinting abroad involves submitting the fingerprints to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Information System (CCRTIS). This is done via a secured connection to ensure your fingerprints don’t fall into the wrong hands.

CCRTIS then compares the fingerprints against the RCMP criminal database. If no criminal record is found, the applicant is sent a Certified Criminal Record Check certificate directly.

Request Our International Fingerprint Services Today

International fingerprinting involves a multi-step process that must be completed in full. Just one mistake can delay the entire process for days. We’ll be there to guide you through the process and ensure your fingerprints arrive at the RCMP in perfect condition. To get started, download Application Forms and Instructions today or contact us for more information.

Download Application Forms and Instructions

Please provide your full name and email address below, then you will receive an email containing the download link of our Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions package.

Application Process Overview

  1. Provide your full name and email address in the below form, then you will receive an email containing a download link to our Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions package. (Please make sure to check your spam/junk mail if you don’t see the email in your email inbox). Alternatively, send an email to Edmonton Fingerprinting Services (Contact Us) to obtain a package of  Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions.
  2. Review Document Checklist and complete Application Forms.
  3. Get your fingerprints taken by an acceptable agency.
  4. Gather all documents and submit a scanned copy to us for verification.
  5. We will review the application and send you an invoice for payment.
  6. You can make the payment by Email Transfer, Credit Card, WeChat, or Alipay.
  7. Once we confirm your application is complete, you can then send ALL original documents to our office.
  8. After receiving your application documents, we will digitize your fingerprints and submit the application to the RCMP.
  9. The RCMP will process your Criminal Record Check application and issue a police certificate to you or your designated third party via Canada Post Regular Mail.
  10. OPTIONAL: You can complete the Third Party Consent form indicating that Edmonton Fingerprinting Services is to receive the result from RCMP, then we will forward the result to you by courier (shipping and handling fees apply)

Why Choose Us for International Fingerprinting Services in Canada?

We understand how daunting it can be when you need to apply for police clearances and criminal record certificates while you’re in a remote location or out of the country. That’s why we do everything we can to ensure the process is seamless.

We have perfected a process – listed below – that guarantees the speedy, secure delivery of fingerprints to RCMP from international jurisdictions. When you choose us for international digital fingerprint services in Canada, you’re guaranteed:

  • Preparatory advice on what you need to do to send RCMP your fingerprints from abroad
  • State-of-the-art Card Scan
    fingerprinting technology
  • Our expert advice and expertise
  • A thorough checking and verification process
  • A confirmation number once your application has been sent to RCMP
  • Our customer service guarantee
  • The option of having your certificate sent to a third party
faq

Fingerprints Card Scanning

Can I get a confirmation of my application?

For digital fingerprinting, you will be provided with a confirmation document with Document Control Number (DCN) after your application is submitted. It is important to keep this document until you or your designated third party receives the result from the RCMP. If this document is lost, there will be an administration fee to provide a copy of this document.

For ink and roll fingerprinting or livescan print-to-card clients, you will be provided with the original fingerprinting card after the fingerprinting is completed.

For fingerprints card scanning, we will email you a confirmation document with Document Control Number (DCN) after your application is submitted.

How can I find out about the status of a submission once it has been sent to the RCMP?

Once Edmonton Fingerprinting Services submits applicant’s fingerprints electronically and the fingerprints have been successfully received by the RCMP, the RCMP will not release any further information to Edmonton Fingerprinting Services.

No Criminal Record: 5 – 10 business days

WITH Criminal Record: 120 days or more

If the application has taken longer than the time indicated above, the applicant or authorized Third Party may inquire about the status of the electronic fingerprints submission by contacting the RCMP via email: CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The following information must be provided in the inquiring email:

  • Applicant’s full name
  • Applicant’s date of birth
  • The type of application submitted (Criminal Record Check)
  • The date the application was submitted to the RCMP
  • A daytime contact phone number
  • The Document Control Number (DCN)

Please note: Do not expect an immediate e-mail response from the RCMP

I am living outside of Canada, how do I get a RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check?

If the applicant is living outside of Canada or an area that digital fingerprinting is not available, Edmonton Fingerprinting Services is accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to digitize ink fingerprints and then submit to the RCMP electronically.

Email Edmonton Fingerprinting Services (Contact Us) to obtain a package of  Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions.

What is the process of fingerprint card scanning?
  1. Email Edmonton Fingerprinting Services (Contact Us) to obtain a package of  Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions.
  2. Review Document Checklist and complete Application Forms.
  3. Get your fingerprints taken by a local police agency.
  4. Gather all document and submit an scanned copy to us for verification.
  5. We will review application and send you an invoice for payment.
  6. You can make the payment by Email Transfer, Credit Card, WeChat or Alipay.
  7. Once we confirm your application is complete, you can then send ALL original documents to our office.
  8. After receiving your application documents, we will digitize fingerprints and submit the application to the RCMP.
  9. The RCMP will process your Criminal Record Check application and issue a police certificate to you or your designated third party via Canada Post Regular Mail.
  10. OPTIONAL: You can complete the Third Party Consent form indicating that Edmonton Fingerprinting Services is to receive the result from RCMP, then we will forward the result to you by courier (shipping and handling fees apply).
Can I only email you a scanned version of the fingerprints form for the application instead of the original documents?

We cannot process the scanned version of the fingerprints.  Please mail the original fingerprints form and other required documents as a package to our office.

How would I know that you have received my documents?

We will send an email to acknowledge the receipt of your package once we receive it. We recommend you ship your application package with tracking information available so that you could monitor your shipment directly. We may not reply to inquiries asking whether your package is received or not. Especially when you use a shipping method without tracking information, we are not able to check the status and not able to continuously provide any status either.

Where can I get my fingerprints done outside of Canada?

Fingerprints must be taken by an acceptable “Fingerprinting Agency / Department” as follows:

  • Police Force;
  • Government Department;
  • Embassy / Consulate;
  • Notary of the Public;
  • Foreign Private Fingerprinting Company (PFC) with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an Accredited Canadian PFC; or Foreign PFC with an MOU with a local police force or government department.
Does the Criminal Record Check expire?

Criminal record checks are valid as of the date they were conducted. Results are provided with the date of completion rather than an expiration date. It is up to the requesting organization to determine their own thresholds for how long a check will be considered valid. If it has been too long since the completion of your check, the organization may request a renewal.

Can I conduct a Vulnerable Sector Check with fingerprinting?

RCMP policy states that a Vulnerable Sector Check must be conducted by the local police agency of the jurisdiction where the applicant resides.

If you have initiated the Vulnerable Sector Check through your local police agency and are asked to provide fingerprints to complete the Vulnerable Sector Check, we can assist you with the fingerprinting process and request the results be sent to the requesting police agency from the RCMP. In this case, a request letter from the local police agency is required.

Please ensure that this is the right check for you. Note that a refund will not be provided once the check has been processed.

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