The City of Peterborough is a regional service centre for Central Ontario, with healthcare, post-secondary, and government sectors where many workers pursue Ontario security guard or PI licences. Note that the City of Peterborough and Peterborough County are separate municipalities with distinct boundaries.
Local guidance reviewed September 3, 2026
Local Licence Applicant Guide
The City of Peterborough maintains its official municipal website as a source of civic information specifically for the City of Peterborough.
Peterborough Police Service publishes an official Record Checks information page specifically for residents of the City of Peterborough.
The City of Peterborough is a single-tier municipality entirely separate from the surrounding Peterborough County. Municipal services and local police coverage differ between the two — confirm which applies to your address before selecting a record check reference.
The Peterborough Police Service provides official record check information at peterboroughpolice.ca. This is a local government reference for city residents who choose to request their check through their local police service.
Some healthcare and educational roles in Peterborough may involve a vulnerable sector check requirement, but that document does not replace the CRJMC needed for an Ontario security guard licence. Confirm which checks apply to your situation with your employer before you apply.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC), also called a Level II police check, is one type of police record check. Confirm the current check requirement, issuer, format, recency, and acceptance directly with the licensing authority before ordering.
Residents of Peterborough can begin an application online through CRJMC.solutions. Police-check processing is powered by LawCheck; processing time, delivery format, and any additional steps can vary.
Local Answers
Verify the check type requested by your licensing body or recipient before applying.
Begin the application online in Peterborough and follow the instructions for identity verification, processing, and any additional steps.
Provide the requested identity information and follow the application instructions. Identity verification may require additional review.
Police-check processing is powered by LawCheck after the required application and identity steps are completed.
When processing is complete, delivery is provided by email. Confirm with the requester whether the result format is acceptable.
Begin online. Confirm the requested check, issuer, format, recency, and acceptance with the licensing authority before ordering.
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Whatever licence you are applying for, confirm its requirements before beginning an online application.
Source-backed answers for applicants in Peterborough.
CPIC is the national database police draw from. Here is how it connects to the Level II check many Ontario organisations request.
Ontario recognises three police record checks with different scopes. Here is how they differ and when each one applies.
Steps to take when your CRJMC shows something you believe is wrong, and how to tell a certificate error from an actual record issue.
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