Identification Canada — Police Clearance Certificates (CPIC),
Fingerprinting & Pardons
Apply online for a Canada-wide police clearance certificate (CPIC) when fingerprints are not required, or complete fingerprinting in person at our Montreal office when fingerprints are required. Most applicants can start with a name-based CPIC check online, while fingerprint-based requests must be completed in person. We guide you to the correct option so your documents are processed quickly and without delays.
RCMP approved platforms · Secure & confidential
Good to know: Most name-based CPIC police clearance certificates (no fingerprints) are completed in 1–2 business days and delivered by email as a secure PDF. Meanwhile, services that require fingerprints are completed in person to meet RCMP and program requirements.
Simple rule: if your request does not require fingerprints, start with the Canada-wide online CPIC police clearance certificate option. If fingerprints are required, start with fingerprinting services in Montreal. Start here to choose the correct option: Police Clearance Certificate
