Last updated: July 23, 2026
Get a Criminal Record Check Anywhere in Canada
Whether you need a criminal record check for employment, volunteering, immigration, or personal reasons, Instant Record Check makes the process fast and straightforward for Canadians in every province and territory.
Our RCMP-based Canadian criminal record checks are accepted nationwide by employers, landlords, government agencies, and volunteer organizations from British Columbia to Newfoundland.
What Is a Canadian Criminal Record Check?
A Canadian criminal record check (also called a police information check or background check) searches the RCMP's Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database for any criminal convictions, outstanding charges, or judicial matters associated with your name and date of birth.
There are two main types of criminal record checks in Canada:
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) — Searches for criminal convictions. Required by most employers and organizations. Starting at $59.97.
- Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) — Includes everything in a CRC plus outstanding charges, absolute and conditional discharges, outstanding warrants, and judicial orders. Starting at $66.97.
Why Choose Instant Record Check?
- 100% Online Process — Apply from anywhere in Canada. No police station visit required.
- Fast Results — Most results delivered within minutes of identity verification.
- RCMP-Based — Searches the same CPIC database used by police services across Canada.
- Nationally Accepted — Recognized by employers, volunteer organizations, and licensing bodies in all provinces.
- Secure & Private — Bank-level encryption protects your personal information.
Criminal Record Checks by Province
Instant Record Check serves Canadians in every province and territory:
- Ontario Criminal Record Check
- British Columbia Criminal Record Check
- Alberta Criminal Record Check
- Saskatchewan Criminal Record Check
- Manitoba Criminal Record Check
- Nova Scotia Criminal Record Check
- PEI Criminal Record Check
- Quebec Criminal Record Check
How It Works
- Submit Your Application Online — Fill out a simple form with your personal information.
- Verify Your Identity — Complete a quick identity verification step.
- Receive Your Results — Get your criminal record check results delivered to your email.
- Download Your Certificate — Access your official document anytime from your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a criminal record check take in Canada?
With Instant Record Check, most criminal record checks are completed within minutes of identity verification. Traditional police station checks can take 2-8 weeks.
Is an online criminal record check valid in Canada?
Yes, in most cases. Employers, volunteer organizations and licensing bodies across Canada accept RCMP-based checks, though some require one issued by a named police service.
What shows up on a criminal record check in Canada?
A standard CRC shows criminal convictions. A CRJMC also includes outstanding charges, discharges, warrants, and judicial orders. Pardoned offences and youth records do not appear.
Related Pages
- Ontario Criminal Record Check
- Toronto Criminal Record Check
- BC Criminal Record Check
- Alberta Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Types of Background Checks in Canada
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