Online criminal record check for Canada
Apply for a CPIC or CRJMC name-based criminal record check from your phone or computer. For jobs, volunteering and security licensing.
Online Criminal Record CheckYou will continue to our secure screening partner’s site to complete your application. This site is operated by Surrey Fingerprint Company, an independent service provider. It is not affiliated with the RCMP or the Government of Canada.
How an online check works
Start your application
Select the Online Criminal Record Check button and choose the check you need.
Verify who you are
Enter your details and confirm your identity online. Have your government-issued ID ready.
Receive your result
Your result is delivered electronically so you can give it to your employer, organization or licensing body.
CPIC and CRJMC: what they mean
CPIC
The Canadian Police Information Centre is the national database that police services across Canada use to share criminal record information. A CPIC-based check searches it using your name and date of birth.
CRJMC
The Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is a name-based check commonly requested for security licensing in British Columbia. Always confirm with your licensing body which check it requires.
Who needs a criminal record check
- Security guard and security worker licence applicants
- Job applicants and new hires
- Volunteers and community organizations
- Landlords, property managers and tenants
- Immigration and visa applications that accept a name-based check
- Professional bodies and licensing authorities
Some employers and agencies require a fingerprint-based check instead. See how the two differ.
Common questions
What is a CPIC criminal record check?
CPIC stands for Canadian Police Information Centre, the national database police services use to share criminal record information. A CPIC-based check searches that database using your name and date of birth.
What is a CRJMC?
CRJMC stands for Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, a name-based check that is commonly required when applying for a security licence in British Columbia. Confirm the exact requirement with your licensing body.
Can I get a criminal record check online?
Yes. A name-based check can be requested online by completing a secure application and verifying your identity, with no in-person visit.
Is a name-based check the same as a fingerprint check?
No. A name-based check uses your name and date of birth. A fingerprint-based check uses your fingerprints and is the more definitive option. Some employers and agencies require one specifically.
Is this site run by the RCMP?
No. This site is operated by Surrey Fingerprint Company, an independent service provider, and is not affiliated with the RCMP or the Government of Canada.
Ready to apply?
Start your online criminal record check now. You will need a device, an internet connection and your ID.
Online Criminal Record Check