Canadian Police Clearance for Jure Sanguinis Italian Citizenship Application

If you’re a Canadian pursuing Italian citizenship through Jure Sanguinis (citizenship by descent), one of the key requirements may include submitting a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate. This background check helps Italian authorities verify your legal standing and is often requested as part of the residency or citizenship process.

Here’s a simple guide to help you obtain and authenticate your Canadian police check while living in Italy.


Why You May Need a Canadian Police Certificate

As part of your Jure Sanguinis application—especially if you are applying from within Italy—the local municipality (comune) or consulate may ask for a Certified Canadian Criminal Record Check. This official RCMP document confirms that you have no criminal history in Canada.

It is important that the certificate is RCMP-issued and fingerprint-based, as name-based checks are typically not accepted for legal or immigration purposes in Italy.


Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Canadian Police Certificate

To begin, you must submit fingerprints for your RCMP-certified criminal record check. In Canada or Italy, you can have your fingerprints taken at any of the following:

1. Get Fingerprinted in Canada:

  • Visit a ClearNeed affiliate or an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting service.
  • Provide government-issued photo identification (e.g., passport, driver’s license).
  • Digital fingerprinting is preferred, ensuring faster processing.

Get Fingerprinted in Italy

  • Polizia Scientifica (Scientific Police Division)

  • Ministero dell’Interno (Ministry of the Interior)

  • Casellario Centrale d’Identità (Central Identity Registry)

  • Scheda Decadattiloscopica (Fingerprint Identification Card Office)

  • Notary Public Offices or Authorized Private Fingerprinting Agencies

It’s a good idea to bring identification and clearly explain that you need fingerprints for a Canadian RCMP background check. Some offices may require an appointment or charge a small fee.

2. Submit to an Accredited Agency in Canada

Once you have your fingerprint card, send it to an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency in Canada, such as our trusted partners. They will digitize your fingerprints and securely submit them to the RCMP for processing.

This step is essential to ensure the background check is properly initiated and the results meet Canadian federal standards.

3. Apostille Your Certificate

Now that Canada is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, your RCMP certificate may need an apostille before it can be used in Italy. This step validates the document for international use.

At Global Document Solutions, we handle the entire apostille process for RCMP certificates—whether you’re in Italy or anywhere else.

4. Submit to Your Comune or Consulate

Once you receive your apostilled RCMP certificate, include it with your other documents when submitting your Jure Sanguinis application to the local comune, or present it during your citizenship interview.


Why Use Global Document Solutions?

With over 30 years of experience, we’re Canada’s trusted leader in document authentication and apostille services. We make it easy to get your Canadian police certificate recognized in Italy—no matter where you are in the world.

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Whether you’re just starting your Jure Sanguinis application or need help with the final steps, our experienced team is ready to support you. We simplify the paperwork so you can focus on your heritage and future in Italy.

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