Fingerprinting
For Other Reason
Fingerprinting is considered to be the gold standard of criminal background checks; providing you with an RCMP-certified record check. Gambit ID captures and submits electronic fingerprints to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Information System (CCRTIS).
Service Price: $60 plus HST to $85 plus HST (includes RCMP fee)
Learn MoreFingerprinting for Other Reasons
Other reasons for fingerprinting include:
- Record Suspension
- Volunteer Work
- Criminal Record for Personal Use – For Active Criminal Record
- Criminal Record for Personal Use – For Suspended Record
- Criminal Record for Personal Use – Other (provide details)
- Name Change (Alberta, British Columbia, Other)
Process
During the criminal record check process, you will be required to give an accredited fingerprinting company a copy of your fingerprints. The fingerprints are only used by the RCMP to confirm your identity. After completion of service, they are destroyed; they are not kept nor searched for other purposes.
Processing time
For applicants who do not have a criminal record, the RCMP will typically process the results within three (3) business days and mail them out. Additional time must be allowed for Canada Post to deliver the results by mail. For applicants with a criminal record, the RCMP processing time can be 120 days or more to mail out a detailed report of the applicant's convictions.
About your appointment
What to bring
You must bring two (2) pieces of government issued identification, one of which must be a primary ID.
The following types of ID are acceptable as primary identification:
- Driver's License (issued by Canadian Province or Territory)
- Passport
- Record of Landing
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- Work or Study Permit
- Certification of Indian Status
- Firearms Possession and Acquisition License
- Canadian National Institute of the Blind Identification Card
- Federal/ Provincial/ Municipal Identification Card
- Military Family Identification Card
The following are acceptable as secondary identification:
- Health Card
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate
- Hunting License
- Fishing License
- Marriage License
- Hospital Card
- Immigration Papers
- Union Membership Card
- Private Industry Employee Identification Cards
Important:
- SIN cards are NOT an acceptable form of ID.
- All identification must be current and not expired.
What to expect
Upon arrival, you will register at the reception desk where you will be required to provide two pieces of government-issued ID and some basic contact information. When a technician becomes available, you will be escorted into our secure room where your fingerprinting will be completed. The entire process should take approximately 10 minutes if your appointment was scheduled in advance.
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