The processing times for electronic fingerprint submissions to the RCMP's Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) depend on the circumstances:

  1. No Criminal Record or Match Found:
    • If there is no match to an RCMP fingerprint record, processing is completed within 72 hours (3 business days).
    • The RCMP will mail the results to the applicant or a designated third party within this timeframe.
    • Note: Additional time should be allowed for delivery via Canada Post.
  2. Criminal Record or Match Found:
    • If there is a match to an RCMP fingerprint record or the applicant has a criminal record, processing can take up to 120 days or longer due to the need for manual review.

Important Reminder:

  • Consider these factors and allow sufficient time for the results to arrive by mail before making any status update inquiries.