Criminal Record Checks
Criminal record checks are done at the RCMP detachment: 101 Elk Run Blvd, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Types of Record Checks
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Fees
· Residents of Canmore – $35 fee payable by debit or credit
· Residents of Exshaw, Deadman’s Flats, Harvie Heights, or Lac Des Arcs – No charge
To have the federal processing fee waived, you must provide the agency conducting the check a letter from the volunteer organization with the following information:
· The name and address of the organization that requires the screening
· Your name
· The reason for the screening (e.g., coach, etc.) and where a VS check was requested, who you will be working with (children, seniors, etc.)
· A statement that you will not be paid for your work nor compensated for any expenses
The fees for Digital Fingerprinting, payable in CASH ONLY, are as follows:
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No Fee |
$50 Cash Fee |
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You are applying for Canadian citizenship
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You are adopting a child, in Canada or overseas |
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You are applying to immigrate to Canada |
You are traveling and need a visa, a US Waiver, or a border crossing document |
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You are applying for a job in the federal government (as requested by the departmental security officer) |
You are applying for a job with a private business or the municipal/provincial/territorial government |
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You are applying to join a Canadian police force (when requested by the police force) |
You are applying for a record suspension (formerly pardon) |
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You are making a request under the Privacy Act
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You are applying for student placement |
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You are applying to do volunteer work in Canada
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You are applying for a name change |
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You are living in a house where everyone requires a vulnerable sector check (e.g. home day care centre) |
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**There is a $25 cash fee applicable if an applicant requires ink fingerprints |
You are sponsoring a family member to come to Canada |
Note, a Vulnerable Sector check for employment purposes that requires fingerprints will result in a total cost of $85. $35 (payable by card) for the local records check and $50 (cash only) for the fingerprinting services.
Requirements
When applying for any type of Criminal Records check, the applicant must provide two pieces of identification, one of which must be government-issued photo ID.
- For Name Based or Vulnerable Sector checks, applicants must present proof of a local address.
- For Certified Criminal Records checks, please bring all paperwork provided to you by the organization requesting the check.
- All applications must be brought in by the applicant.
