FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 6 - Vancouver Police Department

Q: I don’t agree with the information that was released on my police information check. What can I do?

First, please call (604) 717-3044. If you are still not satisfied with the information provided, please refer to the Reconsideration Request Process .

Q: I currently live outside of Canada and require a police information check. What can I do?

If you are currently living outside of Canada and require a record check, please visit the RCMP website for Steps for getting a certified criminal record check . You will be required to go to your local police or accredited fingerprinting agency to have your fingerprints taken so they can be digitalized and submitted to the RCMP in Ottawa.

Q: Why do I have to pay $25 to the RCMP to complete a vulnerable sector check for employment purposes?

The RCMP does not retain the $25 processing fee for vulnerable sector checks. Fees are payable to the Receiver General for Canada, in accordance with federal regulations, and are deposited into the Consolidated Revenue Fund. For purposes of volunteer positions (no payment for services), there is no federally regulated processing fee that has to be submitted to the RCMP for requesting a vulnerable sector check.