Welland sits along the Welland Canal corridor and has an economy rooted in manufacturing and industrial logistics, where many workers in security roles pursue Ontario security guard or PI licences. Welland residents can obtain their CRJMC check entirely online through CRJMC.solutions.
Local Licence Applicant Guide
Welland's economy is built around the Welland Canal corridor and the industrial and logistics operations it supports. People performing licensable security work at manufacturing plants, canal-adjacent facilities, and commercial warehouses in Welland should confirm current provincial licensing requirements and any applicable exemptions with the Ministry of the Solicitor General before applying for a licence.
Ontario's current licence page sets out provider and submission requirements for the CRJMC. The applicant is responsible for identifying the correct check type for their licence category, as set by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The CRJMC for a security guard licence is a distinct document from a vulnerable sector check — the latter is required for certain roles involving direct work with children or vulnerable adults and cannot substitute for the CRJMC.
The Niagara Regional Police Service provides official record check information at niagarapolice.ca. This is a local government reference for Welland residents who choose to request their check through their regional police service.
The check required for an Ontario security guard or PI licence is specified on Ontario's current licence page. Requesting the wrong check type can delay your licence application, so review provincial guidance carefully before submitting.
The CRJMC required for a security guard licence and a vulnerable sector check serve different purposes and have different eligibility criteria. Review Ontario's current licence page to confirm exactly which check your role requires before you apply.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) — also known as a Level 2 Police Check — is required by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General for Security Guard and Private Investigator licence applications and renewals.
Residents of Welland can now complete the entire process digitally through CRJMC.solutions — no trip to a local police station, no waiting for mail. Your electronically certified certificate is delivered to your email within the business day.
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Verify the check type requested by your licensing body or recipient before applying.
The entire process happens on your device. No paperwork, no printing, no mailing — available to all of Welland.
Snap a photo of your government ID and a quick selfie. Our secure system verifies you instantly.
We securely connect with Canadian police databases to run your Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check.
Download your official, digitally certified CRJMC immediately. Ready to upload to Service Ontario with your application.
Fully digital. Accepted by the Ministry of the Solicitor General. Delivered within the business day.
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