Surrey, British Columbia
Fingerprinting for a Canadian Police Certificate From Abroad
If you are outside Canada and need a Canadian fingerprint-based police certificate, the requesting agency may allow ink fingerprints taken locally to be converted and submitted through an accredited Canadian process. Confirm the exact requirements before sending documents.
When this service may be needed
- Immigration or residency applications outside Canada
- Citizenship fingerprint requests while abroad
- Foreign employment or licensing requiring a Canadian police certificate
- Agency requests for an RCMP-certified criminal record check
What to bring
- The original fingerprint card completed by an authorized local fingerprint provider
- Clear copies of the identification required for the application
- The requesting letter and purpose of the check
- The delivery destination and any application or reference number
How the process works
- 1
Obtain the requesting agency’s current instructions.
- 2
Have fingerprints recorded by an authorized provider in your country.
- 3
Contact Point Zero before shipping originals so we can review the required package.
- 4
The fingerprints may be converted and submitted through the applicable Canadian process.
Processing time
International shipping, fingerprint quality, conversion requirements and agency review all affect timing. Contact us before sending documents; Point Zero cannot guarantee the receiving agency’s completion date.
Frequently asked questions
Need help choosing the correct fingerprint service?
Bring the requesting letter or contact us before booking. We will help identify the appropriate appointment type without promising an agency decision or timeline.
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