Why do I need to get ink fingerprints
If you are not able to attend a digital fingerprinting agency (see the Fingerprint Locations document we sent you) or if your local police do not have digital fingerprinting capabilities, you must get ink fingerprints taken. To do so, you must first contact Pardons Canada so we can send you a Certification Authorization form that […]
I received my RCMP report at home. What do I do with it?
If you have received the RCMP report at home, please mail the original to Pardons Canada by Xpress Post or registered mail. We do not want this document lost, as it is a vital part of Pardon and Waiver applications.
Did you receive my fingerprints from the RCMP yet?
Once we have received your RCMP report we will be moving your application forward to the next step. If we have any questions in regards to your fingerprints and RCMP report, we will contact you for the required information.
How long does it take for the RCMP to send their report and why so long?
The RCMP is now taking approximately 3 to 9 months to send reports, but there are instances where it does take longer. Please keep in mind that the RCMP is a separate government organization and that Pardons Canada does not have control over their timelines. If your RCMP file is taking over 6 months Pardons […]
Why do I need my prints taken?
This is the first step to complete your Pardon/Record Suspension application. Your prints are taken to generate your RCMP report. This lists your convictions or non-convictions and provides information such as the arresting police and punishment received. The RCMP report is one of the requirements for the Parole Board of Canada to be able to […]
I lost the fingerprinting agency list. What should I do?
Click here and submit a request for the fingerprinting agency list to be emailed to you.
Where do I get them taken?
Your fingerprints should be taken at a digital fingerprinting agency if possible. Digital prints are processed quicker by the RCMP then ink prints. The information and location for these agencies was provided in the initial package we sent when you first started your file with Pardons Canada. The agency will then forward your digital prints […]
