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

When you need a Canadian criminal record check for use outside Canada — whether for a work visa, immigration, residency, citizenship, or teaching abroad — the process begins with proper fingerprinting through an RCMP-accredited agency.
In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Global Document Solutions (GDS) makes that process fast, secure, and internationally recognized thanks to our longstanding partnership with the National Pardon Centre, a trusted RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency we’ve worked with for more than 15 years.

Why Fingerprinting Is Required for an RCMP Criminal Record Check

To issue a Certified Criminal Record Check, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) must verify your identity through your fingerprints, not just your name and date of birth.
This ensures your record — or confirmation of a clear record — is tied directly to your unique biometric data, recognized as the gold standard for international background verification.

When the document will be used outside Canada, additional steps such as Apostille certification, or Authentication and Legalization (depending on the destination country), are required to make your RCMP certificate legally valid abroad.

Your Trusted Toronto Partner: Global Document Solutions + National Pardon Centre

Global Document Solutions has partnered with the National Pardon Centre (NPC) for over a decade and a half to provide clients across Toronto, Mississauga, North York, Vaughan, and the GTA with a seamless end-to-end service.

The National Pardon Centre’s Toronto office — conveniently located downtown at
📍 2 Carlton Street, Suite 620, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 —
is officially RCMP-accredited through CCRTIS (Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services).

Their team provides:

  • Digital fingerprinting (live-scan capture) for faster results

  • Ink and card fingerprints for clients outside Canada

  • RCMP submissions and secure identity verification

  • Support for both in-person and international applicants

You can learn more or book an appointment directly at nationalpardon.org/fingerprinting.

How the Combined GDS + NPC Process Works

Our coordinated process ensures your documents move smoothly from fingerprint capture to international acceptance:

  1. Fingerprint Capture
    Schedule your fingerprinting session with the National Pardon Centre (Toronto). Their accredited technicians will securely collect your prints electronically or by ink card if required for overseas processing.

  2. RCMP Submission & Certificate Issuance
    NPC transmits your fingerprints securely to the RCMP for processing. Once issued, your Certified Criminal Record Check (also known as a Police Clearance Certificate) will be mailed directly to you or to Global Document Solutions.

  3. Apostille or Authentication & Legalization by GDS
    Once received, GDS handles the full Apostille (for Hague Convention countries) or Authentication and Legalization (for non-Hague destinations) process — ensuring your RCMP certificate is fully recognized abroad.

  4. International Delivery
    We can ship your finalized, legalized document securely anywhere in the world via express courier — with tracking and proof of completion.

Why Choose GDS for International Criminal Record Check Apostille

For over 30 years, Global Document Solutions has been Canada’s original and most trusted private provider for document authentication, legalization, and now Apostille services under the Hague Apostille Convention (effective January 2024).
Our clients trust us because we offer:

✅ Experience & Expertise — Over 30 years helping Canadians use their documents internationally
✅ Proven Partnerships — 15+ years working closely with the National Pardon Centre
✅ End-to-End Coordination — From fingerprinting to Apostille, handled by professionals
✅ Fast & Secure Turnaround — Strict chain-of-custody, tracking, and courier delivery
✅ Global Reach — Serving clients in Toronto, across Canada, and around the world

Who Needs an RCMP Criminal Record Check for International Use?

Our clients commonly request this service for:

  • Employment or teaching positions abroad

  • Immigration or residency applications

  • Visa or work permit requirements

  • International adoptions

  • Citizenship applications

  • Legal, business, or licensing requirements overseas

Whether you live in Toronto, are temporarily abroad, or are a foreign national who once lived in Canada, GDS and the National Pardon Centre ensure your documents are accepted globally without delays or rejections.

Start the Process Today

Getting started is easy:

  1. Book your fingerprint appointment with the National Pardon Centre in Toronto
    👉 nationalpardon.org/fingerprinting

  2. Request your free quote for Apostille or Authentication & Legalization at
    👉 globaldocumentsolutions.com

Together, we’ll guide you from fingerprint capture to international document recognition —
so your RCMP Criminal Record Check is ready for wherever life takes you.