From The Convenience of Your Country of Residence
Are you currently outside of Canada and looking to get a criminal record check done against your fingerprints? We have been accredited by the RCMP to collect and digitize your ink fingerprints for a certified criminal background check in Canada.
You have been asked by your country of residence to produce a criminal record background check from Canada. Whether it be for employment, immigration, visa application, admission to an institute, or any other official purpose, you are now stuck with finding a solution as the RCMP does not directly accept fingerprint submissions sent from other countries.
This is where Globeia comes in to help! We noticed that many people like you were struggling to get their police clearance certificate from Canada. To solve this problem, we received accreditation from the RCMP to accept your fingerprints internationally.
As an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting company, we specialize in ensuring a fast and reliable submission of your fingerprints to get your police clearance certificate for Canada.
Globeia Pro Tip: Once your police clearance certificate is issued, you might need to get it apostilled or authenticated and legalized, to be able to use it in your country. Moreover, a translation might also be required. Globeia strives to provide an all-inclusive service and your dedicated case manager will be available to help you in case authentication and legalization or translation of your certificate is required.
We have handled criminal record check certificate applications for our large clientele, who were on the lookout for a reliable service, just like you. For your convenience, we offer both online and manual submission of your criminal record check request.
You might only need a simple check, depending on the requirements of the authority that has asked you to get your background check done from Canada. Globeia offers multiple services in this regard, including the Same Day Background Check Based on Name and DOB and a Level 2 Same Day Judicial Matters Check. Both checks can be done in one day, saving you time and expenses.
Here is how you can get a Canadian PCC issued against your fingerprints:
Complete three simple steps to secure RCMP police clearance abroad:
Don’t want to submit your details through the online application? No problem! We have also set up a manual method for your criminal record check application.
The first step is to send us a message with your name and location, by filling out the contact form on the right. We will assign one of our highly experienced case managers to your application within 24 hours of receiving your message.
You don’t have to travel to Canada to get a police record check done. We have been accredited by the RCMP to digitize your fingerprints and submit them to the RCMP electronically. Our highly experienced staff will be available to guide you on how you can visit a local police station or an authorized agency near you to get your fingerprints taken for your Canadian background check.
You will need to upload two government-issued photo IDs. Our clients usually send us a copy of their passport and their driver’s license, but any government-issued identity documents are usually acceptable.
Note: You don’t have to send us your Canadian ID. Government-approved IDs from virtually any country can be sent.
If you run into difficulties applying for a PCC in Canada for immigration, travel visa, or any other purpose, you can send an email to info@globeia.ca. We will then send you a manual application package that includes all of the required documents.
The RCMP database covers information from all provinces, so a criminal record check from British Columbia can be done through the RCMP. Start by registering with Globeia using a valid email address. We’ll then send you a unique password. We will assign one of our team members to guide you throughout the process.
We will send you the form that you can then print and fill out at your convenience.
Yes, we have helped clients all over the world receive their police record check certificates easily. We will guide you through the exact process for fingerprinting that applies to your country.
If you’re applying to live, work or travel to any country other than Canada, you’ll be asked to select one of these options.
You will need to visit a local police station or an authorized company near you to get your fingerprints taken on the form provided by the RCMP.
You will need to complete the third-party consent form if you would like Gloebia or any other third-party address to represent you during your application and receive the results from the RCMP.
Yes, you can have your results sent to a friend or relative in Canada, but only if you give them third-party consent through the form that we will send you by email. US immigration application results, however, are sent to the applicant’s mailing address.
Unfortunately, RCMP does not directly accept fingerprints for police checks. We have been accredited by them to take your fingerprints and then submit the application on your behalf.
We are a team of highly experienced professionals and have successfully processed criminal record check certificate applications from outside Canada for ex-pats and non-Canadians who have lived in:
Yes, you can still apply for a PCC from the RCMP. However, you will need to wait for a longer processing time of 1 to 4 months to receive your results.
At Globeia, we believe in transparency and prioritizing the convenience of our clients. Our online application process allows you to check the status of your application at any time of the day.
You may need to obtain the Canadian police clearance certificate for any of the following reasons:
The fingerprint data helps make sure that the police report is thorough and accurate.
Yes, you can start your application and make the payment afterward. However, please make sure that you have paid the fee in full and have attached the confirmation email while mailing us your documents, to avoid any delays in the processing of your application. This is because RCMP requires its fees to be submitted at the time of application submission.
For clients looking to get a Canadian police clearance certificate from outside Canada, we make sure that their fingerprints are submitted to the RCMP on the same day that we receive them. RCMP takes up to 72 hours for normal processing and 1 to 4 months for applications where a criminal record is found.
We will keep you updated throughout the process and make sure that there are no issues with your documents, for faster processing.
We will receive the results on your behalf and upload a scanned copy if you’ve filled out RCMP’s third-party consent form. We will then mail you the hard copy on the same day. RCMP will send the documents to your address directly if you haven’t given us authorization.
We are known for providing a hassle-free international fingerprinting service to our large clientele. There are no charges if you have chosen the option for the RCMP to send the results directly to your mailing address. However, if you have problems receiving your mail on time and would like us to send you the documents by express courier, we suggest you choose the express courier option. This way, we will accept your documents on your behalf and send them to you via expedited courier.
Yes, you will need to get your clearance certificate apostilled or authenticated and legalized, depending on the country where you intend to use it. This is because proper authentication and legalization of your certificate are required for it to be valid for use abroad. Globeia offers its express authentication and legalization services at highly competitive rates.
You may need to get your police clearance certificate translated if required by the country or organization you intend to use it. The translation should be done by an authorized entity. We offer notarized translation services with a quick turnaround and low prices.
No problem! You can use your country’s fingerprint form. Please make sure that the formatting is the same as the C-216 form.
We are aware that some countries may not sign the fingerprint form directly. In that case, a separate letter, confirming that they have taken your fingerprints, will also work.
Some organizations and government agencies require criminal record checks to process documents and applications. Let’s say you spent a considerable amount of time living in Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, London, Alberta, or anywhere else in Canada and are currently applying for immigration or employment in another country. For your application to be accepted, you will need to produce a police clearance certificate from Canada, which is issued after RCMP conducts a criminal record search against your details.
