Will BC employers accept a Canada-wide name-based CPIC result?

Often yes, when fingerprints are not specifically requested. If your employer requests fingerprint-based, RCMP certified, or Vulnerable Sector, fingerprints are required and must be completed in person.

What if my request letter says “fingerprint-based” or “RCMP certified prints”?

A name-based CPIC is not sufficient. Fingerprints are required and must be completed in person using RCMP-accredited digital fingerprints (Montreal office or a Vancouver-area provider).

How is my police clearance certificate delivered (Vancouver service area) and how fast?

If fingerprints are not required, name-based CPIC typically completes the same day or within 1–2 business days and is delivered by email as a secure PDF. If fingerprints are required, timing depends on RCMP processing after fingerprints are submitted.

Can I apply from outside British Columbia and still use this Vancouver page?

Yes. You can apply from anywhere in Canada. Vancouver is a service-area label only. Use the rule above to choose the correct option based on whether fingerprints are required.

Police Clearance Certificate Vancouver

Online CPIC (No Fingerprints Required)

Good to know: Our name-based CPIC checks are available Canada-wide and do not require fingerprints. Meanwhile, fingerprint-based police certificates are handled only at our Montreal office.

Additionally, applicants in Vancouver and Greater Vancouver can complete a standard name-based CPIC check online—useful for employment, education, licensing, volunteering, and personal record confirmation when fingerprints are not mandated.

If you live in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, or nearby communities, you can submit your application online and receive your result by secure email (PDF). Consequently, you don’t need to book an in-person appointment for a standard name-based CPIC when fingerprints are not required.

Moreover, many British Columbia requests use wording like “police clearance certificate,” “background check,” “police certificate,” or “CPIC check.” This page focuses on Vancouver search intent, but the underlying CPIC search is Canada-wide through RCMP-maintained databases. If your request letter explicitly states “fingerprint-based” or “RCMP certified prints,” use Montreal fingerprinting first to avoid delays.

Start Your Check

Complete the secure online form — Typically available the same day or by the next business day.

👉I understand that this police clearance certificate is issued by the Charlottetown Police Department using national databases maintained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Therefore, the processing location does not affect the results, and the listed city is only the service area, not the issuing authority.
In other words, Vancouver is the service-area label on this page—while the database check is national (Canada-wide) through RCMP-maintained systems.

⚠️ Important: Don’t use a name-based check if your purpose requires fingerprints:

Immigration to Canada or the United States
Canadian or foreign citizenship (Spain, Australia, Italy, etc.)
Adoption, the Vulnerable Sector, or any legal request requiring fingerprints

👉 See RCMP-accredited fingerprinting options. Moreover, fingerprint-based services are available only at our Montreal office.

For clarity, review official guidance: RCMP · IRCC – Police Certificates

Tip for Vancouver applicants: if your employer, agency, embassy, or program requests fingerprints, do not submit the name-based form—use Montreal fingerprinting first to avoid rework.

First, Vancouver residents—and clients anywhere in Canada—can obtain a name-based police clearance certificate entirely online with Identification Canada. Additionally, our checks are RCMP-accredited and processed through the CPIC database; therefore, they are secure, recognized, and widely accepted.

However, if your request does require fingerprints (for immigration, adoption, or Vulnerable Sector checks), you will need to visit our Montreal office. Otherwise, you can apply from home—no fingerprints required.

Furthermore, Vancouver-area applicants often use this service for employment screening, student placements, licensing, volunteering, or personal records—especially when the request letter does not mention fingerprints.

In addition, if you are elsewhere in British Columbia and need a Canadian police clearance certificate, you can still apply online for a name-based CPIC when fingerprints are not required.

Example police clearance certificate – Vancouver & Canada-wide

Why choose us

Moreover, the process is fully online—apply in about 5 minutes.

Typically, turnaround is same day or 1–2 business days.

Meanwhile, our checks are accepted Canada-wide by employers and organizations.

Additionally, processing is secure and confidential (RCMP-approved and encrypted).

How to apply online

First, complete the secure form (about 5 minutes).
Next, upload valid government-issued photo ID.
Then, we process your request—often the same day.
Finally, receive your certificate by email as a secure PDF.

Additionally, ensure your name and date of birth match your identification exactly. This helps reduce verification delays and keeps processing smooth for Vancouver and British Columbia requests.

Fingerprinting sample — required only in Montreal for certain checks

Turnaround & delivery

Standard: Typically, 1–2 business days
Express: Additionally, same-day service is available
Delivery: Consequently, a secure PDF is emailed directly to you

Apply for your certificate today

Therefore, apply online from Vancouver or anywhere in Canada in just minutes. If fingerprints are required, please visit our Montreal office.

U.S. travel note: If you were refused entry to the United States or have a Canadian criminal record, you may also require a U.S. Entry Waiver (Form I-192) in addition to your police clearance certificate.

Vancouver Police Clearance – FAQs

Important rule (Vancouver service area): If fingerprints are not required, apply online for a name-based CPIC and receive your certificate by email as a secure PDF. If fingerprints are required, complete in-person fingerprinting at our Montreal office or with an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting provider in Vancouver.

Do I need to live in Vancouver (or Metro Vancouver) to use this Vancouver page?
No. This page is for the Vancouver service area only. Use the rule above to choose online (no fingerprints) or in-person fingerprinting (when fingerprints are required).
Will BC employers accept a Canada-wide name-based CPIC result?
Often yes, when fingerprints are not specifically requested. If your employer requests fingerprints (for example “fingerprint-based,” “RCMP certified,” or “Vulnerable Sector”), follow the rule above and complete in-person fingerprinting.
What if my request letter says “fingerprint-based” or “RCMP certified prints”?
Then a name-based CPIC is not sufficient. Fingerprints are required—complete RCMP-accredited digital fingerprints in person (Montreal office or a Vancouver-area provider).
How is my police clearance certificate delivered (Vancouver service area) and how fast?
If fingerprints are not required, name-based CPIC typically completes the same day or within 1–2 business days and is delivered by email as a secure PDF. If fingerprints are required, timing depends on RCMP processing after fingerprints are submitted.
Can I apply from outside British Columbia and still use this Vancouver page?
Yes. You can apply from anywhere in Canada. Vancouver is a service-area label only—use the rule above to choose the correct option based on whether fingerprints are required.

Note: These are Vancouver-specific operational questions. For general definitions and service-wide requirements, visit our main FAQs.