Work Fingerprints (Federal clearance - PW) OR Canadian Permanent Residence OR Canadian Immigration

Commissionaires were among the very first private agencies in Canada accredited by the RCMP to provide digital fingerprinting services for non-criminal purposes. Since 2006, Commissionaires has been managing the largest digital fingerprinting infrastructure—with full background screening services—in the country.

Applicants should bring two pieces of valid government-issued identification and one must be a photo ID. The following are types of acceptable identification:

• Passport
• Driver’s Licence
• Birth Certificate
• Canadian Citizenship Card
• Permanent Resident Card
• Certificate of Indian Status
• Immigration documents i.e. work or study permits
• Military Family ID Card (MFID)
• Record of Landing for Citizenship Applicant
• Certificate of Live Birth
• Nexus card

• It is recommended applicants have with them a letter or file number from the requesting source, if applicable.
• All identification must be current and not expired.
• All digital fingerprinting requests for Canadian Citizenship must include a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This letter must include the address for third party results and should have a CIC file number, which will be included in your transaction. Please ensure this letter is available during the fingerprinting application session.
• Our experienced staff will be happy to assist in answering any questions.

FAQ

Q: I need a security clearance.

A: There are 22 different types. Some usual types include; employment, volunteer, immigration, name change, record suspension, and vulnerable sector. What kind do you need?

Q: Where do my results go?

A: Depending on the transaction, the results can either go to the institution (employer) or to the individual’s home address.

Q: Can I use my screening done last year for my previous job?

A: No. Each screening is only valid for that transaction. Fingerprints are automatically purged in the system after 1 year.

Q: Do I need fingerprinting or just a Criminal Record Check?

A: Please review your instruction letter from your employer (if applicable). Mortgage brokers, insurance agents, liquor license, rental/strata agents, and realtor agents only need a Certified Criminal Records Check (CPIC).

Q: How long do results take?

A: CPICS are provided the same day if done in our office. If done online, the timeline is approximately 10 days. Fingerprinting results are approximately 10-14 business days.