Forensics Canada Inc.
Looking for Fingerprinting Services in Toronto & Scarborough (GTA)?
Forensics Canada Inc. provides professional, fast, and secure fingerprinting services in Toronto, including digital fingerprinting for RCMP, FBI fingerprinting, and ink & roll fingerprints for immigration, employment, licensing, and legal purposes.
Our Fingerprinting Services
Forensics Canada Inc. is accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to capture and submit fingerprints electronically to the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) for civil purposes.
Contact Details
Call us:
(416) 290-1919
Email: info@forensicscanada.ca
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays – 10:0 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday – Closed
Scarborough (Toronto):
200 Town Centre Court #5,
Scarborough, ON M1P 4X8
Reasons for Fingerprinting
Fingerprints are used globally for criminal background checks. RCMP police clearance certificate based on fingerprints is required for citizenship, PR applications, work permit, adoptions, employment and for other civil purposes. Contact Forensics Canada Inc when you are looking for Accredited fingerprinting services in Toronto (Scarborough).
Most Common
- Canadian Citizenship
- Citizenship and Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant Status)
- Employment Fingerprinting (Federal, Provincial, Municipal, and Private)
- Fingerprinting for Employment (RCMP- Certified Criminal Record Check)
- Immigration Applications
- Privacy act others – for USA immigration
- Foreign Police Clearances from: USA, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Caribbean’s and other countries
- Local or International Volunteer Work
- Name Change
- Record Suspension / Criminal Record Suspension (Formerly Known as Pardons)
- Foreign Travel and Foreign Visa Applications
Specialized Fingerprinting Services
- Adoption
- Controlled Goods Program
- Federal Government Security Clearance and Contract Security Program
- Foreign Police Clearances (USA, UAE, Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Caribbean, and other countries)
- Government Contractors and Licensing
- Health Canada (Cannabis Act or HPTA Licensing)
- International Fingerprinting Requests
- Privacy Act Requests
- Privacy Act Requests for U.S. Immigration
- US Entry Waivers / US Waiver to Cross the Border
- Waiver for Work, Education, or Travel Abroad
Frequently Asked Questions – Fingerprinting
To check the status of fingerprints submitted to the RCMP, you must contact the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) directly. It is recommended to wait at least 3 weeks after submission before following up.
Contact Details (CCRTIS):
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Email: ccrtis-scictr@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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Phone: 1-833-541-3089 or 613-998-6362
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Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (ET)
Information You Must Provide:
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Full legal name
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Date of birth
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Date of fingerprint submission
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Reason for the fingerprint check
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20-digit Document Control Number (DCN) (provided on your receipt by the fingerprinting agency)
How to Inquire:
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By Email: Send an email including all the required details listed above.
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By Phone: Call during business hours and provide the same information to the agent.
Processing Times:
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No criminal record / no match: As fast as 3 business days
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Potential match or manual review: Up to 120 business days
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Additional time may be required if results are mailed.
Important Notes:
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Only the applicant can request a status update from the RCMP.
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If your fingerprints were submitted through an accredited private agency, they generally cannot check the status for you.
We are located in Scarborough at 200 Town Centre Court, inside the same building as the Service Canada Passport Office. Our office is easily accessible by public transit (TTC) and offers ample parking. View on Google Maps
A Police Clearance Certificate or Identity History Summary Check from the USA is often referred to as a criminal background check, criminal history record, police/good conduct certificate. If you are in Canada then you must submit your fingerprints to FBI on a standard fingerprint form (FD-258). Forensics Canada Inc. will capture your fingerprints electronically using Live Scan technology to ensure the highest quality of fingerprints. We will then print your fingerprints on FBI FD-258 or FD-1164 using FBI certified printer. The process takes about 15-20 minutes.
Digital fingerprinting is completed using an electronic scanner and submitted directly to the RCMP (CCRTIS) on the same day, making it faster, cleaner, and the preferred method for Canadian immigration, citizenship, employment, and record suspension applications.
Ink & Roll fingerprinting is done using ink on paper fingerprint cards (such as FD-258) and is typically required for FBI background checks, foreign police clearances, and certain out-of-country licensing. These cards must be mailed by the applicant or requesting agency, so processing times are longer.
You must bring two (2) pieces of valid government-issued ID.
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Primary ID: Must include photo and signature (e.g., Passport, Driver’s License, PR Card).
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Secondary ID: Birth Certificate, Nexus card, or a second piece of primary ID.
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Please see the Acceptable Identification
What if I have a request letter? If you are fingerprinting for Immigration (IRCC) or a specific employer, please bring the request letter or file number provided to you to ensure your results are routed correctly.
We offer professional fingerprinting services in Toronto, including RCMP fingerprinting, FBI fingerprinting, digital (electronic) fingerprinting, ink and roll fingerprints, and criminal record checks for employment, immigration, visas, and legal purposes.
We accept Debit, Credit (Visa/Mastercard), Interac e-Transfer and Cash.
Yes. If you are located internationally and require a Canadian Criminal Record Check, we offer a specialized CardScan Service. This allows us to take your original ink-and-roll fingerprints (taken by a local police agency in your current country) and convert them into a secure digital format for immediate electronic submission to the RCMP.
How to get started: Please visit our International Fingerprinting Services page for a step-by-step guide on document requirements, mailing instructions, and processing times.
The in-office appointment usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Once submitted digitally to the RCMP, results for clear records are typically processed and mailed within 72 hours to the address provided.
If the fingerprints are submitted electronically to the RCMP, the application is processed and the results are sent in 7 to 10 working days through Canada Post (regular mail), provided “there is NO match to a criminal record“. In cases where there is a possible match to an RCMP criminal database holding, the processing time may extend up to or exceed 120 days.
While we prioritize scheduled appointments to ensure no wait times, walk-ins are welcome during business hours, subject to technician availability. To guarantee your time slot, we recommend using our Book Appointment button.
Yes. We provide FBI Fingerprinting services using the standard FD-258 card or FD-1164 card.
Yes. We provide FBI fingerprinting services in Toronto, including fingerprint capture, completion of FBI forms, and assistance with mailing your application to the FBI from Canada.
Yes, Forensics Canada Inc. is accredited by the RCMP to submit fingerprints to CCRTIS for civil purposes.
Yes. Forensics Canada Inc.is accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to capture and submit fingerprints electronically to the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) for civil purposes.
No. Scanned, emailed, or photocopied fingerprints are not accepted. Agencies such as the RCMP and FBI require original fingerprints taken either digitally or on original ink fingerprint cards
