Release of pardoned record for a U.S. waiver

Through international agreements, the RCMP shares criminal records information with foreign authorities who may register this information in their databank.

If you have been convicted of an offence, you may subsequently be refused entry into another country, even if you have since been granted a pardon in Canada.

Many foreign countries, including the U.S., do not recognize a Canadian pardon unless you produce a copy for their evaluation.

To obtain a copy of your pardoned criminal record:

• Follow the procedures portion outlined above in How to obtain a Cerified Criminal Record Check and write "Request for PARDONED Record" in the REASON FOR APPLICATION box of fingerprint form C-216C.
• Complete and sign a Privacy Act, "INFO SOURCE, Personal Information request" form TBC350-58. Faxed or photocopied signatures will not be accepted. Paper versions of the form are available from:
  Treasury Board Central Distribution Centre
  300 Laurier Ave. W. RM. 140
  Ottawa  ON    K1A 0R5

They are also available at your Local Employment and Immigration Centre and your Federal MP Office.

Clearly state that the request is for the "release of information for which a PARDON has been granted."

NOTE: No fees are charged for processing pardoned criminal records under the Privacy Act. The pardoned record will be returned directly to you.