Forensics Canada Inc.
Get Your RCMP Criminal Record Check (RCMP Clearance Letter) from Outside Canada
If you need an RCMP Criminal Record Check (also known as RCMP clearance letter) while living outside Canada, Forensics Canada Inc. can assist with fingerprint processing and RCMP submission.
Who Requires an RCMP Criminal Record Check from Outside Canada?
This requirement is commonly requested by Canadian and foreign authorities for the following purposes:
- Immigration
- Visa, study permit, or work permit
- Citizenship application
- Foreign travel and visas
- Employment
- Record suspension / pardon
- Security and legal purposes
Avoid Common RCMP Fingerprint Rejections
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Incorrect fingerprint card format
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Poor print quality
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Missing personal information
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Non-compliant agency stamps
Our team reviews your submission before RCMP processing to minimize these issues
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are answers to the most common questions from applicants outside Canada.
If the RCMP rejects fingerprints due to quality issues, you will need to submit a new set of fingerprints. We will guide you through the next steps if this occurs.
Total Cost: $150.00 plus applicable taxes
Processing times vary based on RCMP workload and whether a name or fingerprint match is found. On average, RCMP processing can take several weeks, not including international mailing time.
A consent form may be required depending on your application type and the delivery method of your results. If needed, we will provide the correct form and guidance.
You will need to submit:
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Your original ink fingerprint card
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A completed application form
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Valid government-issued identification
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Any required consent or authorization forms
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Payment for processing and courier services
Complete instructions will be provided after you start your application.
Yes, as long as the agency is authorized to take fingerprints and provides original ink and roll impressions on an accepted fingerprint card.
Your fingerprints must be taken by a recognized authority, such as a local police service, government agency, embassy, or licensed fingerprinting provider in your country of residence.
No. The RCMP does not accept scanned, emailed, or photocopied fingerprints. Only original ink fingerprint cards sent by mail or courier can be processed.
Yes. The RCMP accepts FBI FD-258 fingerprint cards for applicants outside Canada, provided the fingerprints are taken correctly using ink and roll impressions and the card is submitted in its original form.
The RCMP accepts original ink and roll fingerprints submitted on either the RCMP form C-216C or the FBI FD-258 fingerprint card. All fingerprints must be clear, legible, and taken by an authorized fingerprinting agency.
Yes, we can digitize most fingerprint forms from police services of other countries.
Yes, RCMP can send the RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check to any address (in Canada or outside of Canada) via Canada Post regular mail.
Yes. “RCMP clearance letter” is a commonly used term for an RCMP Criminal Record Check issued by the RCMP.
You can pay by a credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) or email transfer to (info@forensicscanada.ca). CLICK HERE to download Credit Card Authorization Form.
The processing times for all electronic fingerprint submissions submitted to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) varies from 3 business days to 120 days.
If the applicant does not have a criminal record and there is no match to an RCMP fingerprint record then processing is complete in 72 hours. RCMP will mail the results back to the applicant or the designated third party within 72 hours. Please allow extra time for delivery by Canada Post.
In cases where the applicant does have a criminal record or there is a match to an RCMP fingerprint record then the processing time could be up to 120 days or longer. Keeping in view the above factors please allow sufficient time for receiving the results by regular mail before making any status update inquiries.
