Documents You May Need for a CRJMC Police Check

A CRJMC begins with confirming that you are who you say you are. In an online identity flow, you may be asked to provide valid, non-expired government-issued photo identification and to take a selfie so your face can be matched to your ID electronically.

Have your identification ready and make sure the details are current and legible. If your legal name differs from your ID, you may be asked for supporting documentation showing the change.

The identity documents an online flow requests are not the same as the requirements set by the organization asking for your check. An employer, regulator, volunteer group or licensing authority can have its own list of what it will accept and in what format.

For example, a licensing body may specify that a check be submitted in a particular official format. Always confirm those requirements with the requester before ordering, because we cannot guarantee that any specific document or format will be accepted.

In some circumstances a name-based check cannot resolve a possible match, and fingerprints may be required to confirm identity against national records. This is not needed for every applicant and depends on individual results and the requester's rules.

Only the issuer of the check or the organization requesting it can confirm whether fingerprints apply in your case. If you are asked for fingerprints, the RCMP's guidance explains where accredited fingerprinting can be arranged.

Requirements differ by situation and can change over time, so avoid assuming a fixed set of documents or a fixed validity period. Ask the party requesting your check what they need, and check any official page they point you to.

Preparing the right documents up front helps your identity step go smoothly, but it does not decide the result. We cannot guarantee outcomes, acceptance, or how long any review takes.