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Frequently Asked Questions - Quebec RCMP
How can I obtain...
- a certified criminal record check? (fingerprint based)
- a Canadian police certificate (record check by name and date of birth only)?
How can I report...
How can I obtain a certified criminal record check?(fingerprint based)
The RCMP Civil Fingerprint Screening Services (CFSS) in Ottawa provide fingerprint-based criminal record searches for non-criminal purposes. To conduct a certified criminal record check, CFSS require a full set of fingerprints, including both rolled and flat impressions of all ten fingers.
Additional Information
- To obtain a certified criminal record check outside Canada
- Processing times
- Processing fee
- To verify the status of your application
- To contact Civil Fingerprint Screening Services by e-mail
Fingerprinting Services
Please note that in the province of Quebec, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police no longer provides fingerprinting services to the public and private sector.
These services are still offered for a fee by the Sûreté du Québec, your local police service and some private companies. These firms can be located in local yellow pages and internet searches using the term "fingerprinting services Canada".
How can I obtain a Canadian police certificate (record check by name and date of birth only, not fingerprint based)?
Please note that in the province of Quebec, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police no longer issues police certificates or provides fingerprinting or criminal record check services to the public and private sector.
These services are still offered for a fee by the Sûreté du Québec, your local police service and some private companies. These firms can be located in local yellow pages and internet searches using the term "fingerprinting services Canada".
How can I report a crime?
In case of emergency, if you require police assistance or wish to report a crime, please call 911 or your local police department.
If you reside outside Canada and assistance is required in Canada, your local police can request it from the appropriate Canadian agency. Should a law enforcement agency request our assistance on your behalf through Interpol, we wish to assure you of our complete cooperation with them.
The purpose of our Web site is to keep the public informed on the type of duties performed by RCMP police officers and investigators. You are kindly requested to contact us by e-mail only for all your non-urgent inquiries that do not require immediate action. In most cases, we will issue an acknowledgement of receipt or a reply within three business days following receipt of your inquiry.
How can I report online child pornography?
Please contact Cybertip.ca (toll free line 1-866-658-9022) if you have information regarding incidents of child pornography, luring, child sex-tourism, or child prostitution.
How can I report a fraudulent e-mail?
Please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre:
1 888 495-8501 (Canada and U.S.)
Overseas and Local: 1 705-495-8501
Toll Free Fax: 1 888 654-9426
E-mail: info@antifraudcentre.ca
You are a victim? Contact your local police departement and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
