Cross-Checks Inc. is an authorized agency accredited by the RCMP to provide digital fingerprinting and criminal record check services. Our office is equipped with a new state of the art digital fingerprinting facilities. Our friendly staff and competitive fees are set to serve our customers better. Our office in Port Coquitlam serves residence of lower Mainland Vancouver including Tri-City (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody), Maple Ridge, Surrey and more.
Digital Fingerprinting
For Certified Criminal Record Check
- Required for: Immigration, Canada Citizenship, Government and private employment, Name change, Foreign travel visa, Record Suspension and US waiver, volunteer work, etc.
- Processing time: 15 minutes to submit + minimum 72 hours to receive result*
- Documents: You must present TWO pieces of valid ID (acceptable IDs) + Instructions for fingerprinting provided to you by the entity who is asking you to do fingerprinting i.e. Canada citizenship and immigration, employer, etc. (see the list)
- Fee: $64**
Footnotes:
* Processing time for applicants with previous police charges may be longer. COVID-19 related delays might occur.
** Additional $25 RCMP fee may apply for some applications. Taxes may apply.
Frequently asked question
+ How do I know if this is the service I need?
Digital fingerprinting is required when applying for Immigration, Canada Citizenship, Government and private employment, Name change, Foreign travel visa, Record Suspension and US waiver, volunteer work. In addition, in most cases the entity who is asking you to provide criminal record check document would specify the type you need. But if you are not certain please contact us for consultation.
+ How many different types of criminal record checks are there?
Most government agencies and employers request for RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check (digital fingerprinting). There are 2 more types; name-based check and vulnerable sector check and you should ONLY apply for those if you are specifically instructed to do so.
+ How long does it take to get my criminal check results?
We will submit your digital fingerprints along with your other information to RCMP's Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) in Ottawa. CCRTIS processing time to finalize a certified criminal record check is minimum 3 business days after the submission of an application. However this time could dramatically change if an applicant has had a history of being charged by the police. COVID-19 related delays may also occur.
+ Who would have access to my criminal report check?
Your certified criminal record check report shall be sent ONLY to the entity that you specified at the time of application by regular mail.
+ Can I receive my criminal report check and deliver it to my employer/government agency myself?
Yes. In most cases this is possible. However, in some cases the results must be sent directly to a third party (i.e. Federal government employment).
+ Will my fingerprints profile be recorded in RCMP or government database by applying for criminal record check?
No. According to RCMP "The fingerprints submitted to CCRTIS for criminal record checks are only used to confirm your identity. At no time are fingerprints added to a database where they could be subject to search."
+ Ask a question!
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.