How to Get an RCMP Criminal Record Check in Montréal for International Use

When you need to use your Canadian Criminal Record Check outside Canada — for work, immigration, study, or travel — it’s important to follow the proper procedure to ensure it’s recognized abroad. That process begins with RCMP-accredited fingerprinting and ends with Apostille or Authentication & Legalization of your certificate.

At Global Document Solutions (GDS), our Montréal Service Centre makes this easy and secure through our longstanding partnership with the National Pardon Centre, a trusted RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency with an office right here in Montréal.

Why Fingerprinting Is Required for RCMP Criminal Record Checks

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) only issues a Certified Criminal Record Check after verifying your identity through your fingerprints. This biometric method ensures absolute accuracy and global acceptance — a requirement for most foreign visa offices, immigration authorities, and international employers.

A name-based check is not always accepted for international use; sometimes fingerprints are mandatory to confirm your identity in the RCMP’s national database. Once the record is issued, it can then be Apostilled (for Hague Convention countries) or Authenticated and Legalized (for non-Hague countries) so it’s officially recognized abroad.

Your Montréal Partner: Global Document Solutions + National Pardon Centre

For more than 15 years, GDS has partnered with the National Pardon Centre (NPC) to help clients across Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, and Québec complete the fingerprinting, RCMP submission, and document legalization process efficiently and correctly.

📍 National Pardon Centre – Montréal Office
650 – 2000 Peel Street, Montréal, QC H3A 2W5
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The NPC team provides:

  • Digital fingerprint capture (live-scan) compliant with RCMP CCRTIS standards

  • Ink and card fingerprints for applicants outside Canada

  • Secure RCMP submission and identity verification

  • Assistance for international and Canadian residents alike

Together, we ensure your Criminal Record Check is processed properly, authenticated for international acceptance, and delivered to you or your destination abroad — all coordinated through one trusted team.

The Complete Process: From Fingerprints to Apostille or Legalization

Here’s how Global Document Solutions and the National Pardon Centre simplify the process for Montréal clients:

  1. Book Your Fingerprint Appointment
    Schedule a fingerprinting session at NPC’s Montréal office. Their accredited technicians will capture your fingerprints digitally or by ink, depending on your needs.

  2. RCMP Submission and Certificate Issuance
    NPC transmits your fingerprints securely to the RCMP. Once processed, your Certified Criminal Record Check will be issued and can be mailed directly to GDS.

  3. Apostille or Authentication & Legalization
    GDS takes over from there — ensuring your RCMP certificate is properly Apostilled under the Hague Convention or Authenticated and Legalized for non-Hague countries.

  4. Secure International Delivery
    We handle courier delivery anywhere in the world, complete with tracking, timelines, and peace of mind.

Why Clients Across Québec Trust Global Document Solutions

For over 30 years, Global Document Solutions has been Canada’s leading authority in Apostille, Authentication, and Legalization services. With a network of Canadian service centres, including Montréal, we make international document preparation simple.

✅ Trusted Partnership – Over 15 years working with the National Pardon Centre
✅ Proven Experience – 30+ years of international document expertise
✅ Complete Process Management – From fingerprints to final certification
✅ Security & Transparency – Controlled handling and express return shipping
✅ International Acceptance – Recognized and valid worldwide

Who Typically Requires an RCMP Criminal Record Check Abroad

Clients in Montréal often need this service for:

  • Work visa or employment abroad

  • Immigration or permanent residency applications

  • Adoption or citizenship abroad

  • Teaching or professional licensing

  • Legal or government requirements in another country

Whether you live in Montréal, Laval, or are temporarily outside Canada, GDS and the National Pardon Centre provide a reliable way to complete the process — quickly and correctly.

Start the Process Today

Getting your international RCMP Criminal Record Check from Montréal is simple:

  1. Book your fingerprint appointment with the National Pardon Centre:
    👉 nationalpardon.org/pardon-centre-in-montreal

  2. Request a free quote for Apostille or Authentication & Legalization:
    👉 globaldocumentsolutions.com

Together, we’ll ensure your RCMP Criminal Record Check is recognized worldwide — handled professionally, securely, and efficiently from start to finish.