RCMP Accredited Fingerprinting Services | Toronto & Ottawa | Red Seal Notary
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Application & Use
Red Seal Notary Inc. is an RCMP accredited organization authorized to provide fingerprinting and background check services at five walk-in locations. Our professionally trained personnel can assist individuals who require fingerprints for all civilian purposes.
You will need to bring:
* Two (2) Pieces Of Valid Government Issued Identification
* At Least One Identification With Photo. No SIN Cards
* Any request letters, file numbers and relevant information from the organization requiring your fingerprint check
- Citizenship
- Immigration
- Employment
- Visas/Waivers for Foreign Work or Travel
- Security Screenings for Government Contracts
- Professional, Vocational and Business Licenses
- Adoption
- Name Change Applications
- Volunteer Employment
- Record Suspension (Pardon) Applications
- Personal Use Requests (and US Immigration)
- Other Civil Purposes
Electronic Submission
Using a system accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), your fingerprints, photograph and some basic biographical information are captured and submitted electronically to the RCMP for processing. The ability to capture and submit fingerprints electronically means that your results get to you faster than results from ink & roll jurisdictions.
Ink & Roll
For most foreign police checks, and for some Canadian security screenings, a set of ink prints on a hard copy fingerprint card is required. For ink & roll prints, no photo is taken, and you will leave our location with your fingerprint card to submit on your own. Please ensure to contact the authorities for each country you are applying to for their specific requirements. For example, the FBI’s fingerprint instructions for the USA are here.
Outside of Canada
If you need an RCMP certificate but you are in another country, Red Seal Notary offers Card Scan services. Refer to our dedicated page for details and requirements:
RCMP Fingerprints Outside of Canada
Name & DOB Check
For those requiring only a name and date of birth based criminal record check, these can be quickly and easily obtained online. Refer to our dedicated page for details and instructions:
Background Check
Fingerprinting Locations
Red Seal Notary Inc. has been accredited by the RCMP to submit electronic fingerprints to CCRTIS in support of criminal record checks. Fingerprinting services are available at the following locations on a walk-in basis
*Walk-Ins / No Appointment Necessary
Toronto
- 25 Adelaide Street East (Yonge St. & Adelaide St.)
- 2 Bloor Street East (Yonge St. & Bloor St. Retail Concourse)
Mississauga
- 50 Burnhamthorpe Rd. West, Suite 82
(just South of Square One)
North York
- 4841 Yonge St. Store 219 – North York, ON M2N 5X2
Ottawa
- Varette Building 130
(Albert Street, Suite A003)
Submission & Comparison
Results Of The Comparison
Understanding Your Record
The Process
Requirements & Helpful Tips
If any of the following applies to your situation, please ensure you bring all relevant documents with you:
- If you require a Vulnerable Sector Check, you must initiate the process with your local Police
- Volunteers should bring an original letter from the volunteer organization on its letterhead to be exempt from the RCMP fee
- If a specific fingerprint card other than an RCMP or FBI card is required, please bring it (them) with you
- If the results are to be submitted to a third party, please have all necessary contact information
- If you are applying for a Federal Security Screening, please ensure you know the Federal Government office processing the Screening (usually Public Services and Procurement Canada – ORI PQ80800)
- If the requesting party has specific or unusual requirements, such as the fingerprint card must be notarized, please bring the instructions and provide prior to your prints being taken
- If you have dry or worn skin, particularly fine fingerprint ridges, please moisturize your fingers often for a few days prior to coming in
- If you have a chronic skin condition or scarring due to a past injury, provide this information to the staff so they can note it for the processing authority
- Cooperate with the fingerprinting staff – stiffening up, or trying to rush or take control of rolling your own fingers is the most common cause of smudging, slipping, and inadequate rolls on fingerprint cards. Remember, we are here to help you get the best prints possible from your fingers at that time.
- Double-check all the information entered on your fingerprint file or card. You don’t want a simple typo in your postal code to mean you have to repeat the entire process
