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The following information is given as a guide only to obtaining a certificate of good conduct overseas, and we strongly advise that each applicant clarify the process with their relevant embassy, the local town hall or police station. No responsibility can be accepted for action taken or not taken as a result of its contents.

 

Country Specific Certificate of Good Conduct Information

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Canada
Clearance name:

Police Certificate for Visa Purposes (residents with no prior record) OR Certified Criminal Record Check (non-residents and residents with prior record)
 

How to obtain the certificate and where

Residents with no prior record can apply in person to local police or provincial police station.
Non-residents and residents with prior record can apply by mail to :

PO Box 8885, Ottawa, Ontario KIG 3M8 CANADA
Attn: Civil Fingerprint Screening Services
By messenger/courier:
RCMP, National Police Services Building,
Loading Dock #1

Information and Identification Services
Civil Fingerprint Screening Services
1200 Vanier Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R2
CANADA

 
Documents needed

Fingerprints in Canada on form C-216C,

Outside Canada form must be completed and signed by police officer taking prints, full name, date of birth, gender, telephone information and clear reason for application.

 
 
 
 
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