Topics to answer every question related to Fingerprinting, Background Checks, and Legal Name Changes.

Question: How does fingerprinting work for a Legal Name Change? Answer: The fingerprinting agency takes the Applicant’s fingerprints electronically and submits them to the RCMP instantly using secure online transmission. The RCMP processes the fingerprints and then mails the results directly to the Applicant by ordinary mail.  The RCMP will not courier the results to the Applicant. Question: How long will it take for the Applicant to get their results? Answer: Normally, the Applicant receives the results within 2 to 3 weeks if they have NO criminal record or 1 to 3 months if they DO have a criminal record.  The[...]

How do I get a police clearance if my fingerprints are unclassified?  There are many   reasons why your fingerprints may be of poor quality or unclassified.  They include: PHYSICAL REASONS: You have lots of wrinkles; Your fingerprint ridges are worn due to the type of work that you do; Your fingerprints are illegible due to medical condition; Your hands are very sweaty and cause your fingerprints to smudge easily; Your hands are very dry; Due to deformity, it was difficult to take clear fingerprints; or You have scars or missing fingers. TECHNICAL REASONS Not enough pressure was applied (fingerprint[...]

Good Fingerprints Let’s begin by illustrating what a GOOD FINGERPRINT looks like.  It is important that the center of the loop (circles) and the deltas (triangles) are legible. Bad Fingerprints Look below for fingerprints that would be rejected (unsuitable for conducting a criminal record background check).   Reasons, why fingerprints are rejected, include: Pressed too lightly.  (1)Pressed too hard. (2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)Too much ink (may not be an issue if you don’t press too hard). (2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)Not enough ink covering entire fingertip (3, 7)Fingertip to warm/sweaty. (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)Fingertip too[...]

Elderly, Children, Disabled, and People seeking medical care are Vulnerable People. Vulnerable Sector checks are a method of screening potential employees or volunteers for both criminals AND pardoned sex offence convictions. This background check goes through both local and Federal files, as well as the sex offenders database. This is a common screening for anyone working with vulnerable people. Who are vulnerable people? Vulnerable members are persons who, permanently or temporarily, are in a position of dependence on others. This can be due to age, disabilities or any other circumstances in which they are at a greater risk than[...]

PROCESSING TIMES How long will it take for the RCMP to process your fingerprints and mail the results of the background check to your designated address?  The results are received by ordinary mail at your designated address usually: in 2 to 3 weeks since being fingerprinted AND you do NOT have a criminal record, OR in 6 to 8 weeks since being fingerprinted AND you DO have a criminal record. Processing times can fluctuate.  We have no control over processing times once your fingerprints have been submitted to the RCMP.  If you have a criminal record and would like to[...]