criminal history check
POLICE INFORMATION CHECKS
To apply for an online police record check you must be a resident of Canada. Youth applications are accepted. Only Camrose residents over the age of 18 may apply online for a vulnerable sector check. Those under the age of 18 are only eligible for a criminal record check.
All record checks will be processed using our online record system and the results will be sent to you by email. There is one fee for online checks which includes in-person assistance, if required. All checks will be processed in the order received.
If you have a letter with a VSPN number, use the Volunteer Alberta link.
Are you submitting a record check as part of a Pardon application?
Identification requirements
An applicant applying in person or who failed the EIV (Electronic Identification Verification) must provide two (2) current pieces of identification, one of which must be government-issued and include the applicant’s name, date of birth, signature (where applicable), photo, and expiry date.
Below are the identifications accepted by the Service.
Photo identification
You must provide at least one of the following:
- Driver’s license
- Photo ID card issued by province or territory in Canada
- Permanent resident card
- Secure certificate of Indian status card
- Certificate of Indian status card
- Refugee Protection Claimant Document
- Single Journey Travel Document issued by the Government of Canada
Other pieces of identification
- Health insurance card (issued by a province in Canada)
- Birth Certificate
- Citizenship Card (or Citizenship Certificate)
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence
- Work Permit or Study Permit issued by the Government of Canada
- Single Journey Travel Document issued by the Government of Canada
- Social Insurance Card (or SIN Confirmation Letter)
- Firearms License for Possession & Acquisition
- Military Service Identification Card (CFOne Card or Veteran’s Service Card)
- Nexus Card
- Fast Card (Canada Border Service Agency)
The police information check unit will not disclose to a third party – any specific information will be disclosed to the applicant only.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Camrose Police Service can only complete vulnerable sector searches for residents of Camrose. If you reside outside Camrose, you must attend your local police agency to have the search completed.
If you know from previous checks that you will require fingerprints, it is advised to apply online and wait for instructions on attending CPS Headquarters for fingerprints.
Vulnerable sector verification is used to determine the possible existence of a criminal record and/or a sexual offence conviction for which an individual has received a pardon.
With recent changes made by the RCMP in this search, it will result in more individuals having to submit fingerprints to the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records to complete the verification.
For a complete list of recent enhancements the RCMP have put into effect please see the RCMP website.
If you receive an “attend” letter after submitting your application, please come to the CPS Headquarters during front counter hours.
In-person visits may be related to:
- Submission of fingerprints to confirm or eliminate a criminal record associated to an applicant’s information
- Failure to submit a self-declaration form if you have existing criminal conviction(s)
- Submission of fingerprints for the Vulnerable Sector search to confirm or eliminate a pardon associated to applicants’ information.
- A vulnerable sector check is conducted as part of a police record check. It is a record search of suspended (formerly a pardon) sexual offences. The vulnerable sector check is national RCMP policy that requires applicants who have a combination of name and/or gender and/or date of birth as a pardoned/suspended sex offender to undergo fingerprinting to verify their identity. The vast majority of those fingerprinted will not have a pardoned/suspended sexual offence, but fingerprinting remains a necessity as it eliminates the possibility of an offender changing their name to circumvent a criminal record. This is not an accusation of criminal activity or guilt. Fingerprints are used to confirm your identity only. Please see the RCMP website for more information.
NOTE: The above information cannot be discussed over the phone. The police information check unit will disclose this follow-up request when you attend.
The Camrose Police Service uses three search mechanisms:
- CPIC – The Canadian Police Information Centre system and R.C.M.P. National Repository in Ottawa.
- JOIN – Alberta Court System
- RMS/PIP – Local records of the Applicant’s involvement with Camrose Police Service (Police Records Management System)
This police information check only provides information found at the time of the check, on the above listed systems. The Camrose Police Service does not guarantee completeness of the information, as we are limited to the information available on these systems
If you require a police information check for immigration purposes, please attend our front counter during operating hours.
Persons requiring fingerprints must attend our front counter during regular hours. A fee is required and will be paid in person at time of fingerprinting.
Two pieces of valid Identification are required.
A photograph must be taken at the time of fingerprinting to process requests.
