RCMP Digital Fingerprinting in Surrey, Abbotsford & Edmonton

Digital fingerprinting, also known as electronic fingerprinting or Live Scan Fingerprints, is a modern, secure, and efficient way to capture and transmit fingerprint images for various legal, professional, and administrative purposes.

SekCheck offers digital fingerprinting in Surrey, Abbotsford and Edmonton for several types of background checks, including criminal history searches, employment screening, and visa applications.

RCMP-accredited, Certified, and Trusted Fingerprinting

RCMP-accredited, Certified, and Trusted Fingerprinting

At SekCheck, we use advanced scanning equipment to capture high-quality images of digital fingerprints, which are then transmitted electronically to relevant authorities for processing, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada. This system ensures faster, more reliable background checks and identity verification procedures.

How Digital Fingerprinting Works

The process of digital fingerprinting is relatively simple and user-friendly. At SekCheck, your fingerprints are scanned using high-quality scanning equipment. This process is non-invasive and takes only a few minutes.

In Canada, for example, the RCMP receives these digital fingerprints and compares them against their national criminal database to check for any criminal history or outstanding records. This method ensures that the process is not only faster but also highly secure, as digital files are encrypted and transmitted via secure networks.

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Where do you need digital fingerprinting?

Where do you need digital fingerprinting?

Whether you are applying for a job, a visa, or a criminal record check, knowing where digital fingerprinting is required can help you navigate the process more efficiently.

Here are some of the primary areas where digital fingerprinting is needed:

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Employment Screening

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Immigration and Visa Applications

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Law Enforcement and Criminal Record Checks

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Vulnerable Sector Checks

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Professional Licensing and Certification

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International Travel and Foreign Work

When do you need digital fingerprinting?

When do you need digital fingerprinting?

Digital fingerprinting is required in numerous scenarios, both personal and professional, where identity verification and background checks are crucial.

These are the key situations where digital fingerprinting is needed:

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Employment Screening and Vulnerable Sector Checks

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Criminal Record Checks

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Visa Applications and Foreign Travel

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Immigration and Citizenship Applications

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Record Suspensions (Pardons)

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Professional Licensing and Certification

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Government-Issued Documents and Clearances

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How long does it take to process digital fingerprints by the police services?

In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is responsible for processing most digital fingerprint submissions. When fingerprints are submitted electronically through RCMP-accredited service providers, the processing time is generally fast, especially when no criminal record is found.

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When no criminal record found: Within 72 hours (3 business days)

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When criminal record found: 120 days or more

Essential Documents for Digital Fingerprinting

When applying for Digital Fingerprinting, you must carry essential documents to avoid delays in processing.

The documents you need to provide may vary depending on the purpose of your fingerprinting. These are the documents that are typically required for digital fingerprinting in Canada.

Essential Documents for Digital Fingerprinting

1. Valid Government-Issued Identification

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Canadian Passport

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Driver’s License (from any Canadian province or territory)

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Permanent Resident (PR) Card

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Canadian Citizenship Certificate with photo

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Secure Certificate of Indian Status

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Military Identification Card

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Provincial/Territorial Health Card (if it includes a photo)

2. Secondary Identification

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Birth Certificate

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Social Insurance Number (SIN) Card

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Credit Card or Debit Card with your name

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Employee or School ID Card (with your photo and name)

3. Fingerprinting Request Form

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Employer-Provided Form

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Immigration or Visa Form

4. Police or Vulnerable Sector Check Application

5. Reference Number or File Number

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Visa or Immigration Reference Numbers

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Court or Legal File Numbers

6. Fee Payment Method

How do you check the status of fingerprints?

How do you check the status of fingerprints?

After capturing your fingerprints, they are submitted to RCMP Accredited by SekCheck Fingerprinting services.

In Canada, digital fingerprinting is most commonly processed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or local police services. SekCheck helps in checking the status of your fingerprint by providing a receipt or confirmation number to track the status of your fingerprints.

Please call us for the application process and fees.
What are the acceptable methods of payments?

At SekCheck Fingerprinting, we accept all major debit, credit, master cards, and cash.