In Canada, CRC (Criminal Record Check) is handled by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This will determine if an individual has a criminal record, meaning if he/she has been charged or convicted of a crime.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The applicant’s name on C.R.C. must EXACTLY match the name on his/her passport. If not, submit a copy of a SECONDARY ID (i.e. Driver’s License or Birth Certificate) which displays the EXACT name on his/her C.R.C.
*** IN CASE NAME ON C.R.C. DOES NOT MATCH NAME ON PASSPORT
- IF THE C.R.C. CONTAINS MIDDLE NAME BUT THE PASSPORT DOESN’T, SUBMISSION OF A SECONDARY ID (GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID) WITH THE FULL NAME IS MANDATORY
- IF THE C.R.C. DOES NOT CONTAIN MIDDLE NAME BUT THE PASSPORT DOES, MUST REQUEST A NEW C.R.C. WITH THE FULL NAME.
Pro-tip: Please keep a copy after receiving the background check for your record.
Process for Canada Applicants
Step 1: Have your fingerprints taken
Contact your local police service or an accredited fingerprinting company to have your fingerprints taken. You will be asked to review information on your application form prior to the police agency or authorized agency submitting it to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
See the following link for a list of authorized fingerprinting agencies:
- https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/private-fingerprinting-companies-accredited-by-the-RCMP
Step 2: Provide the following information to the person taking your fingerprints
Inform the local police agency or accredited fingerprinting company of the reason for the certified criminal record check. As you are applying for Korean working visa, your reason should be:
- Foreign travel – Visas, U.S. Waivers, Border Crossing
Step 3: RCMP will mail you the certified Criminal background check.
The background should take 1-2 weeks to arrive.
Starting January 11, 2024, Canadians needing to use their documents internationally must obtain an apostille. This requirement comes as Canada implements the Apostille Convention, replacing the previous authentication method. Ensure to get your apostille from the designated Canadian authority after this date for your documents to be valid abroad.
Please see the following for more information:
https://www.international.gc.ca/gac-amc/about-a_propos/services/authentication-authentification/apostille-convention.aspx?lang=eng
What if someone does have a criminal background, let’s say a misdemeanor; will we still be able to work here ?
Should you do the criminal record check before you start application and submit it along with your CV or do you do it after you start the application process
How long does the notarization take? Is it done on the same day or do you have to wait days-weeks?