Get a Police Record Check in Toronto Online
Skip the wait at Toronto Police Service. With Instant Record Check, you can complete your police record check in Toronto entirely online — no in-person visit required, no appointment needed, and results delivered in minutes.
Toronto Police Check Options
Toronto residents have two ways to get a police record check:
Option 1: Toronto Police Service (In-Person)
- Visit 40 College St. or a participating police division
- Book an appointment (often weeks out)
- Processing time: 2-6 weeks
- Cost: $20-$65 depending on check type
Option 2: Instant Record Check (Online)
- Apply from home in under 10 minutes
- No appointment needed
- Results typically in minutes after identity verification
- CRC from $59.97 / CRJMC from $66.97
- Accepted by Toronto employers and organizations
Types of Police Checks Available for Toronto
- Criminal Record Check (CRC) — The most common police check for employment. Searches CPIC for convictions and outstanding charges. From $59.97.
- Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) — Includes CRC plus discharges, warrants, and judicial orders. Required by many Toronto employers. From $66.97.
- Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) — Enhanced screening for anyone working with children, seniors, or vulnerable persons in Toronto. Includes pardoned sexual offences.
Who Requires a Police Check in Toronto?
Many Toronto organizations require police record checks, including:
- Toronto District School Board (TDSB) — All staff and volunteers
- Toronto Catholic District School Board — Teachers and support staff
- City of Toronto — Municipal employees and contractors
- Toronto hospitals & healthcare facilities — All clinical and support staff
- Non-profits and charities — United Way, YMCA, and other organizations
- Property management companies — Tenant screening
- Financial institutions — Banks and credit unions in the GTA
Why Toronto Residents Choose Instant Record Check
- No TPS Appointment Needed — Avoid the weeks-long wait for a Toronto Police Service appointment
- Available 24/7 — Apply any time, including evenings and weekends
- Same RCMP Database — Searches the same CPIC system as police services
- GTA-Wide Acceptance — Accepted by employers across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and the Greater Toronto Area
Related Services
- Criminal Record Check in Toronto
- Ontario Criminal Record Check
- Reference Checks Toronto
- Brampton Criminal Record Check
- Mississauga Criminal Record Check
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a police check take in Toronto?
Through Toronto Police Service, expect 2-6 weeks. With Instant Record Check online, most results are delivered within minutes of identity verification.
How much is a police record check in Toronto?
Through Instant Record Check, a Criminal Record Check starts at $59.97 and a CRJMC starts at $66.97. Toronto Police Service charges $20-$65 depending on the type of check.
Is an online police check accepted in Toronto?
Yes. Our RCMP-based checks are accepted by Toronto employers, landlords, volunteer organizations, and licensing bodies. The check searches the same CPIC database used by Toronto Police Service.
