Getting Fingerprints for an RCMP Criminal Record Check in Victoria for International Use
If you live on Vancouver Island and need a Canadian RCMP Criminal Record Check for use abroad, you no longer have to worry about complicated processes or mailing delays.
Through our Victoria Service Centre, Global Document Solutions (GDS) provides a simple and secure route for clients across Victoria, Saanich, Langford, Oak Bay, and Nanaimo to complete their RCMP Criminal Record Check and prepare it for international recognition.
By partnering with Pacific Fingerprint Services Inc., an RCMP-accredited agency serving British Columbia, GDS ensures your fingerprints are captured, submitted, and certified properly — and then fully Apostilled or Legalized for use in any country.
Why Fingerprints Are Required for RCMP Criminal Record Checks
When applying for a Certified Criminal Record Check, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requires fingerprints as the only official and internationally recognized form of identification verification.
Unlike name-based background checks, a fingerprint-based record confirms your identity with the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) database — the gold standard for employment, immigration, or visa applications abroad.
Once issued, your RCMP certificate must then be Apostilled or Authenticated and Legalized, depending on the country where you’ll use it, to ensure official acceptance by foreign authorities.
Serving Victoria & Vancouver Island – Global Document Solutions + Pacific Fingerprint Services
For over 30 years, GDS has helped Canadians prepare their documents for international use. On Vancouver Island, we make the process even easier through our trusted partnership with Pacific Fingerprint Services Inc.
📍 Pacific Fingerprint Services – Victoria Office
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While fingerprinting is completed by their accredited team, our Victoria Service Centre handles the rest — coordinating your RCMP submission, Apostille, or Authentication & Legalization so that your document is ready for global use.
We routinely assist clients throughout:
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Victoria and Greater Victoria Area
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Nanaimo, Duncan, and Courtenay
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Tofino, Parksville, and across Vancouver Island
Whether you live locally or are temporarily abroad, we make the process fast and stress-free.
The GDS & Pacific Fingerprint Process — Step by Step
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Schedule Your Fingerprinting Appointment
Contact Pacific Fingerprint Services to arrange fingerprinting. They offer both digital live-scan and ink-based options that meet RCMP CCRTIS requirements. -
RCMP Submission & Certificate Issuance
Pacific Fingerprint securely transmits your fingerprints to the RCMP. Your Certified Criminal Record Check is then issued and can be sent directly to GDS for international processing. -
Apostille or Authentication & Legalization
GDS ensures your certificate is properly authenticated — whether through the new Canadian Apostille system (for Hague countries) or traditional legalization (for non-Hague destinations). -
Secure International Delivery
Once completed, your finalized and verified documents are shipped globally via secure, tracked courier — ready to be presented wherever required.
Why Vancouver Island Clients Choose Global Document Solutions
For decades, professionals, retirees, and families on Vancouver Island have trusted GDS for secure document processing.
Here’s why our Victoria clients choose us:
✅ Local Access, National Expertise – Full-service support from Vancouver Island to Ottawa
✅ RCMP-Accredited Fingerprinting Partners – Through Pacific Fingerprint Services
✅ Fast Turnaround Times – Streamlined coordination reduces delays
✅ Trusted for 30+ Years – The original Canadian Apostille and Legalization experts
✅ Global Acceptance – Every document processed to meet destination requirements
Who Needs an RCMP Criminal Record Check for International Use?
Clients across Victoria and Vancouver Island rely on this service for:
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Employment, volunteer, or teaching positions abroad
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Immigration or residency applications
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International adoptions
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Legal or visa requirements
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Business or professional licensing overseas
No matter your situation, GDS ensures your RCMP certificate is properly certified and recognized worldwide.
Start Your Victoria Fingerprinting & Apostille Process Today
Getting started is simple:
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Book your fingerprint appointment with Pacific Fingerprint Services
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Request your free quote for Apostille or Legalization services from GDS
👉 globaldocumentsolutions.com
From Victoria to anywhere in the world, GDS and Pacific Fingerprint Services provide a professional, reliable, and internationally trusted solution for your RCMP Criminal Record Check needs.
