Request a Police Record Check

Before You Apply for a Police Record Check

Do Not Apply Online for These Services

• Local Police Record Check (LPRC) for a Record Suspension (formerly Pardon): Contact the Freedom of Information (FOI) Unit at foi@peterboroughpolice.ca or (705) 876-1122, Ext. 213.
• US Waiver or RCMP Certified Fingerprint-based only result: Contact the Fingerprint Officer at (705) 876-1122, Ext. 288.
• Fingerprint Destruction: Go to the Services tab at www.peterboroughpolice.ca and select Fingerprint Destruction.

Step 1: Confirm That You Live in Our Policing Jurisdiction

To apply through this portal, you must live in an area policed by the Peterborough Police Service: the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield, or the Township of Cavan-Monaghan.

Do not apply through this portal if you live in Selwyn Township, Douro-Dummer, Norwood, Havelock, Keene, Ennismore, Bridgenorth, Young’s Point, Buckhorn, Burleigh Falls, Curve Lake, or Bethany. Identification may show “Peterborough” even when an address is in a neighboring township, so confirm your address before applying.

Your application will not be processed, and no refund will be issued if you live outside the Peterborough Police Service area.

If you are unsure, click Map to confirm which police service serves your home address.

How to Use the Map

1.      Type your address into the search bar and press Enter.

2.      When the map moves to the address, click the location.

3.      Review the pop-up window. It must state: “The selected area is policed by Peterborough Police Service.”

Step 2: Identify the Type of Record Check You Need

The agency or organization requesting your record check must tell you which type you need. You will select that check during the online application. The Peterborough Police Service cannot choose the type of check for you.

We provide three types of record checks:

• Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Includes selection for Court-Ordered Non-Parent Record Checks
• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
• Includes selection for Broad Record Check

If your agency letter asks for a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check, apply only for a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Step 3: Gather What You Need

Before you begin, have the following ready:

• A letter from your Canadian agency or organization identifying the type of check required.
• The information needed to answer financial questions and verify your identity through the electronic identity verification (EIV) process.
• A credit card or prepaid credit card for payment.
• If electronic identity verification is unsuccessful: two pieces of valid government-issued identification, a selfie with your photo identification, and proof of address.

Step 4: Review These Important Reminders

Before submitting your application:

• Review your application for accuracy and completeness and follow all instructions carefully. Refunds cannot be issued.
• Ensure you input a complete 5-year address history including addresses that were temporary.
• You must declare all names that you currently or have previously used.  This includes maiden names, previously used married names, and nicknames.
• If you need help during the application process, call (705) 876-1122, Ext. 215, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding statutory holidays.
• Do not upload copies of your photo identification unless specifically requested.

                                                       

We will not accept walk-ins who have not made an appointment, or those attending outside of their scheduled appointment times.

If you miss your appointment or missing any required documentation, you will need to schedule another appointment. We cannot guarantee wait times for appointments.

The public is reminded that within peak periods there may be a delay in processing.

How to book an in-person appointment

If you are unable to apply online, please send a request to recordcheck@peterboroughpolice.ca

In-person Requirements

1. The applicant must attend in person and be a current resident of the City of Peterborough, the Village of Lakefield or the Township of Cavan-Monaghan Map
2. Payment is due at the time of application. We accept cash, debit, Visa and MasterCard. There are no refunds for fees paid for in-person or online record checks

Fees

All Broad Record Checks (BRC) and Vulnerable Sector Checks (PVSC) require an agency letter.

*Please note that online applications carry a $9.95(+hst) processing fee

All Vulnerable Sector, volunteer, or unpaid student placement record check applications are required to upload a letter from the organization requesting the record check. The letter must be on the organization's letterhead, be signed by an authorized representative of the organization with their contact information, list applicant’s name, the date, the level of record check being requested, applicant’s role and duties and whether it is a paid or unpaid position. Letters must be dated within 30 days of the record check application.

For unpaid student placements, the letter must be from the post-secondary institution attended. The letter must show the same information as the above plus program information. We cannot accept proof of enrolment, correspondence, or generic NARS documentation. Letters must be dated within 30 days of the record check application.

Students who are currently residing within the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield, or the Township of Cavan-Monaghan to attend school, may complete their record check application with the Peterborough Police Service; however, proof of address will be required.

Record Check Identification Requirements

• Two pieces of Government issued ID are required.
• Photo identification that includes your name, date of birth and address is required. Acceptable forms of identification include drivers licence, photo health card, passport, birth certificate, Ontario photo card, permanent residence card, etc.

• International students who do not have valid Canadian identification are required to provide a valid passport, Study Permit or Work Permit.

• If identification does not show an address; proof of current address within the Peterborough Police Service jurisdiction must be provided. Examples of proof of address are a complete copy of a valid lease, mail that has been processed through the mail system and is postmarked, a current bill or statement or shipping/delivery label that lists the applicant’s name and address. Proof of address documents must be dated within 30-days of the application. We do not accept hand-written receipts or agreements as proof of address.

• Non-photo health cards and social insurance cards are not acceptable for identification purposes.

When will you get your record check?

• For in-person applicants, applications will be placed into the queue with the online applications and will be processed in order of date.
• Please note:
  • Applicants who have criminal records, require fingerprinting, or have lived in certain jurisdictions in the last five years may experience a longer wait time for processing.
  • If an applicant requires fingerprinting, they will be notified by email or phone.
  • Applicants will be advised at the time of intake what the processing time will be on their record check, as it varies based on the number of applications in the processing queue. Further, system outages can affect availability.

Record Check Pick-Up

• Completed record checks can be picked up in the main lobby of the police station 7 days a week from 7am - Midnight.
• Do not attend until you have been advised that your record check is available to be picked up. Completed checks will be held for 90 days; after which time, they will be purged.
• Photo identification is required to pick up a completed record check.

The public is reminded that within peak periods there may be a delay in processing.

What is it?
The Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) screens those working or volunteering with vulnerable persons.

A vulnerable person is someone who is:

• in a position of dependence on others
• at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by a person in a position of authority or trust due to their age, a disability or other circumstances (temporary or permanent)

Fingerprints are required for some VSCs.

What does this check cover?

• criminal convictions
• findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) within the applicable disclosure period
• outstanding entries, such as charges, warrants, judicial orders, Peace Bonds, Probation and Prohibition Orders
• absolute and conditional discharges for one or three years respectively
• disposition of Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder
• criminal charges resulting in dispositions and non-conviction including (but not limited to): Stayed, Withdrawn, Dismissed, Not Guilty, and cases of not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder as listed on local police indices in accordance with federal and provincial legislation
• all record suspensions authorized for release by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Examples of positions that may potentially qualify (based upon the description of duties supplied in the agency letter)

A VSC may be required for doctors, nurses, dentists, teachers, early childcare educators, daycare employees, employees in long-term care facilities (who provide direct one on one health services to vulnerable adults), social workers, taxi drivers, sport coaches, etc.

In order to apply for a VSC:

To receive a VSC, you must provide a letter from the requesting agency or organization which provides the following:

• The letter must be on the organization’s letterhead and must be signed by an authorized representative of the organization with their contact information
• Must list your name
• The letter must be dated within thirty (30) days of the application
• State the level of record check being requested
• Provide the title of your role and your specific duties
• Indicate if the position is paid or unpaid

You will be required to include the letter from the agency/organization when you submit your application.

Additional Information for Vulnerable Sector Checks

Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) Dissemination of Criminal Record Information policy stipulates that the Vulnerable Sector Checks (VSC) MUST be completed by the police service of local jurisdiction where the applicant resides and for each agency the applicant is working or volunteering.

Results of a VSC are only made available to organizations located in Canada. Fingerprints are required for some VSC checks.

In 2010, the RCMP changed the way that Pardon Sex Offender Database (PSOD) checks are completed. The changes mean that “hits” or matches in the database are indicated if:

• there is a name match; and/or,
• there is a gender and date of birth match, regardless of name.

The purpose of this change is to capture, during a VSC, any pardoned sex offenders who have subsequently obtained a legal name change. This means that, any person who has the same date of birth and gender as a pardoned sex offender will also get a potential “hit” to the PSOD. These individuals will be asked to submit fingerprints for processing in order to confirm whether or not there is a pardoned sex offence on file.

Applicants under the age of 18 do not qualify to have a search of the PSOD. In this case, a Vulnerable Sector form is filled out; however, the section with results for PSOD will be marked to indicate that a search of the PSOD was not conducted.

What is a Broad Record Check?

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services has approved regulatory amendments under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA) and the Intercountry Adoption Act, 1998 (IAA) to establish consistent police record check (PRC) requirements for the child and youth sector that are intended to improve the safety of children and youth who are in care or receiving services under these acts. The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2025.

The amendments introduce new PRC standards which will establish consistency and clarity in regulation for the child and youth sector, including roles that require checks, as well as their type and frequency. Additionally, the requirements establish practices and procedures to follow when a PRC is required.

Who is impacted by the requirements?

The changes will apply to applicants, employees, volunteers, students, board members and external contractors of service providers, licensees, and caregivers (including prospective caregivers) and prospective adoptive parents listed O. Reg. 155/18 under the CYFSA and O. Reg. 200/99 under the IAA.

The regulations include requirements for specific individuals to provide a Broad Record Check (BRC) which is a request for disclosure of additional types of information than what is generally available through a Vulnerable Sector Level Check.

Application Process

You will be required to provide the police service with the following information:

• A letter must be provided on the organization’s letterhead and must be signed by an authorized representative of the organization with their contact information
• Must list your name
• The letter must be dated within thirty (30) days of the application
• The letter must state that a Broad Record Check is being requested
• Provide the title of your role and your specific duties
• Indicate if the position is paid or unpaid

Types of information disclosed in a Broad Record Check

• Criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been issued or granted.
• Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act during the applicable period of access under the Act.
• Absolute discharges during the applicable period of access.
• Every criminal offence of which the individual has been found guilty and received a conditional discharge on conditions set out in a probation order during the applicable period of access.
• Every criminal offence for where there is an outstanding charge or warrant to arrest.
• Every outstanding order made against the person in respect of a criminal matter including probation orders, or prohibition order.
• Every court order made against the individual including, restraining orders under Sec. 46 of the Family Law Act, under Sec. 35 of the Children’s Law Reform Act or 137 of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017.
• Every criminal offence with which the individual has been charged and resulted in a finding of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.
• Any conviction for which a pardon has been granted if authorized under the Criminal Records Act (Canada).
• Any non-conviction information where criminal charges against the person resulted in a stay of proceedings, dismissal, or withdrawal.
• Every contact where actions were taken against the person under the Mental Health Act as it was determined that the person was suffering or apparently suffering from a mental disorder of a nature or quality that would likely result in serious bodily harm to them or another person, or in serious physical impairment of themselves.
• Information about every contact between the person and a police service where there is a written record UNLESS disclosing the information could interfere with a law enforcement matter; person is unaware of the contact, person was a minor at the time of the contact, or information is not relevant to the person’s suitability to perform caregiving duties for a child or to reside in a place where a child is residing and receiving care.

What is a Court Ordered Non-Parent Custody Record Check?

Since 2010, the Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA) has required all non-parents seeking a court order for decision-making responsibility (formerly custody), to include (among other documents) a specific police records check (PRC). Ontario regulation 24/10 under the CLRA sets out the scope of this PRC for non-parents.

This record check is NOT to be completed for adoption, fostering, or kinship purposes. It is for court ordered non-parental custody only.

Application Process

Applications can be submitted online, or in-person appointments can be made by calling (705) 876-1122, Ext. 215.

You will be required to complete and provide the Consent Form for Police Record Check for Non-Parent Custody Applicants. If you complete your application online, you will provide the completed Consent Form when you are prompted to upload a letter.

Consent Form

Types of information disclosed in a Court Ordered Non-Parent Custody Record Check

• Convictions under the Criminal Code, Food and Drugs Act or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act except where a pardon has been issued
• Every criminal offence under the Criminal Code, Food and Drugs Act, or Controlled Drugs and Substances Act where there has been a discharge
• Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act where an adult sentence has been imposed
• Outstanding charges, warrants, judicial orders, probations, prohibition orders, and restraining orders
• Every criminal charge where a disposition of not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder, a stay of proceedings, dismissal by the court, or a withdrawal by the crown was granted
• Every contact with a police service in relation to actions taken under the Mental Health Act because of a determination under that Act that the applicant was suffering or apparently suffering from a mental disorder of a nature or quality that would likely result in harm to the applicant or another person or serious physical impairment of the applicant
• Every contact between the applicant and a police force or service for which the police force has a written record unless one of the exceptions in s.1(3) of O. Reg. 24/10 applies

The fee for the Court Ordered Non-Parent Custody Record Check is $45.

Civilian fingerprinting is offered to the public on an appointment only basis. Please call 705-876-1122 ext. 288 to request an appointment.

This process does not apply to individuals requiring fingerprints for criminal charges.

Please refer to the below table for services offered and fees:

Things to know before booking an appointment:

1. Were you given a form that needs to be stamped by Peterborough Police Service? Are you being asked to provide a DCN number? If “Yes” - All paperwork needs to be brought with you to your appointment
2. You must know where your fingerprint results from the RCMP are coming back to (ex. Individual, 3rd party address etc.)
3. You do not need to be a resident of our policing area to obtain civilian fingerprints (record check/vulnerable sector checks excluded)

*** NOTE: fingerprints are taken digitally - unless you require ink. Our system does NOT go from ORI to ORI. Fingerprints are sent electronically to the RCMP, the RCMP processes your fingerprints and mails your results via Canada Post regular mail to the address given at the time of fingerprints ***

Please refer to the RCMP website for processing times - https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/processing-times-and-fees

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Fingerprint Requirements – Fingerprints will be required for record release purposes if the applicant has convictions on file with any police service other than the Peterborough Police Service. If the applicant has applied for a Vulnerable Sector level check, fingerprints will be required if there is a potential match to a registered criminal record held at the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.

Reconsideration Process – Reconsideration Document – An Applicant may wish to have certain information excluded from the results. A reconsideration request may be submitted in writing to the Police Service for review. The reconsideration process is only applicable to non-conviction information which has been released on a Vulnerable Sector Check.

For further information, please visit the RCMP’s website.

Please visit the Government of Canada website to obtain full information on the Record Suspension Process:

https://www.canada.ca/en/parole-board/services/record-suspensions.html

Downloadable Record Suspension Guide – PBC Record Suspension Application Guide 2022

If you have begun the process and require fingerprints (step #1), please call (705) 876-1122 ext. 288 to make an appointment.

If you are at the Local Police Check stage (step #4), please email foi@peterboroughpolice.ca to make an appointment. Please advise in the email that it is for a Record Suspension.

Record Suspension applications do not qualify for on-the-spot processing.

If you have any questions about the Record Suspension process or for further information, please email the Peterborough Police Service FOI Analyst at foi@peterboroughpolice.ca or call 705-876-1122 ext. 213.

Fee for Record Suspension: $50