Form C-216C

Civil Fingerprinting Screening Services

Form C-216C is not available on-line.

If you are submitting your criminal record check from within Canada:

• you must have your fingerprints taken on form C-216C at your local police station or private accredited fingerprinting agency.
• Depending on the police jurisdiction, a fee may be required.

If you are submitting your criminal record check from outside of Canada:

• contact the nearest police force which offers fingerprinting services.
• The RCMP will accept fingerprint forms from foreign countries that contain the following:
  • rolled and flat impressions of all ten fingers taken with black ink
  • full name, date of birth and sex of the applicant
  • the name and address of the police agency
  • the signature of the official taking the fingerprints
• Depending on the police jurisdiction, a fee may be required.

If the police service in your country does not have fingerprint forms for non-criminal purposes:

• you can obtain an RCMP C-216C form by contacting CFSS e-mail at civilnps@rcmp-grc.gc.ca and provide the following information:
  • your name
  • mailing address, and
  • specify the number of forms required.