Level 1 criminal record check
Office, retail, hospitality, warehouse, cleaning, delivery and trades jobs, and most staffing agency placements. Criminal convictions where no record suspension has been granted. $39.
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Criminal record check for employment, done online
Your employer or staffing agency asked for a criminal record check for employment before your start date. Order it online and finish it from your phone. An accredited police service searches the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records and issues your certificate, and you send it to the employer.
For a job in Ontario or anywhere else in Canada. Identity verification is included in the price. MyCheck is a private Canadian provider, not a police service, and is not affiliated with any employer.
Level 1Most common$39CADCriminal convictions where no record suspension has been granted. What most job applications ask for.
Level 2$49CADAdds outstanding charges and warrants, discharges, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. In Ontario, a criminal record and judicial matters check.
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Have your ID, your most recent Canadian address and a card ready. Checks are non-refundable once submitted, so ask your employer 3 things before you pay. Watch how it works.
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Name-based Canadian criminal record checkSarah ConnorToronto, ON
ResultCleared
- Identity verifiedDriver's licence matched to live capture
- Search completeRCMP National Repository of Criminal Records
- Certificate issuedBy an accredited police service
Most checks complete in minutes. The rest are usually back within 4 hours.
MinutesMost checks
RCMPNational Repository
IncludedID verification
OnlineNo appointment
Before you order
Ask your employer 3 things first
Every employer sets its own rules for a criminal record check for employment. 3 quick questions make sure you order the right one, because checks are non-refundable once submitted.
1. Which check do you need?
A criminal record check (Level 1), a criminal record and judicial matters check (Level 2), or a vulnerable sector check. MyCheck does the first two. A vulnerable sector check only comes from the police where you live.
2. How recent must it be?
A check reflects your record on the day it was run, so many employers set a limit on how old it can be. If you already have a certificate, ask whether it is recent enough.
3. How should you send it?
Ask whether they accept the PDF certificate by email or upload, and whether they need it from a specific police service or provider. Some organisations name one.
Which check for which job
Police check for a job: which level?
If your employer named a level, order that one. If not, this is how it usually works. Work with children or vulnerable people is the one case MyCheck cannot cover.
Level 2, judicial matters
When the job posting asks for a criminal record and judicial matters check, or the role carries responsibility, unsupervised access or a licensing requirement. Adds outstanding charges, warrants and court orders. $49.
Vulnerable sector check
Childcare, education, personal support work, nursing and clinical placements, and coaching. Roles with children, seniors or other vulnerable people need a vulnerable sector check from the police service where you live. It may involve fingerprints.
Not sure which you were asked for? Ask the person requesting it whether a name-based criminal record check is acceptable before you order. Compare every level of check.
Screening candidates as an employer? See background checks for business.
Start to certificate
How to get a criminal record check for a job, in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your level and pay
Enter your email, pick Level 1 at $39 or Level 2 at $49, and pay by debit or credit card. If your employer or staffing agency gave you a promo code, enter it at checkout.
- 2
Verify your ID and declare
A link arrives by email. Photograph your government ID, take a short live capture and complete your declaration. Your phone camera is enough.
- 3
Send your certificate to the employer
An accredited police service searches the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records through the Canadian Police Information Centre. Most checks complete in minutes. The certificate lands in your inbox, and you forward it to your employer or recruiter.
See every step, from payment to certificate.
What to have ready
- Your most recent Canadian address
- An original, unexpired government ID: passport, driver's licence, ID card or residence permit
- A phone or computer with a camera
- A debit or credit card, and your promo code if you have one
Start my criminal record checkFrom $39 CAD. No access fee.
Two levels
Level 1 or Level 2 for your job?
If your employer named a level, order that one. If not, Level 1 is what most job applications ask for. Level 1 answers whether you have a conviction. Level 2 also answers whether anything is currently outstanding. In Ontario, police call the Level 2 equivalent a criminal record and judicial matters check.
| Included in the check | Level 1$39 | Level 2$49 |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal convictions where no record suspension has been granted | Included | Included |
| Outstanding charges and warrants to arrest | Not included | Included |
| Absolute and conditional discharges within their disclosure windows | Not included | Included |
| Youth Criminal Justice Act findings of guilt within disclosure windows | Not included | Included |
| Court orders against you | Not included | Included |
| Identity verification | Included in the price | Included in the price |
| Usually asked for by | Most employers and staffing agencies | Roles carrying responsibility, unsupervised access or a licensing requirement |
| You choose the level at checkout. | Order Level 1 | Order Level 2 |
Neither level is a vulnerable sector check, and neither can stand in for one. Compare the levels in full
What your employer receives
A police-issued certificate you control
Your result is a dated certificate in 3 parts, issued by an accredited police service. It comes to you, not to your employer, and you decide when to send it.
- 1Applicant informationThe legal name, date of birth and address the search was run against, and the type of ID used to verify you. Your employer can match it to your application.
- 2Criminal record checklistThe result, stated against the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records. Nothing found reads Negative here, and Cleared as the overall result.
- 3Issuing agency informationThe police service that issued it, the date issued, the serial number and the issuing officer's ID. This is what an employer looks for when they ask where a check came from.
A criminal record check is a point-in-time search. It reflects the record on the day it was run.
Sample
Issuing service
Name-based Canadian criminal record check
Result Cleared
1Applicant information
Date of application10 Jul 2025
Legal full nameCONNOR, SARAH
Date of birth12 May 1988
AddressToronto, Ontario, Canada
Type of IDDriver's licence
2Criminal record checklistNegative
Based solely on the name and date of birth provided, and the criminal record information declared by the applicant, a search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records did not identify any records.
3Issuing agency information
Issued byRiverdale Police Service
Date issued10 Jul 2025
Serial number1024
Officer IDPO4417
Issuing serviceFAQ
Criminal record checks for employment, answered
Which criminal record check do I need for a job?
The one your employer named. If they did not name a level, Level 1 is what most job applications ask for. If the posting mentions a criminal record and judicial matters check, or the role carries responsibility, unsupervised access or a licensing requirement, Level 2 is the usual ask. Work with children or vulnerable people usually needs a vulnerable sector check from the police where you live, which MyCheck does not offer.
Can an employer ask me for a criminal record check?
Yes. Many employers and staffing agencies ask for one before a start date, often as a condition of the job offer. With MyCheck, you order the check yourself, you give your consent in the process, and you decide who sees the certificate.
How long does a criminal record check for a job take?
Most MyCheck checks complete in minutes, and the rest are usually back within 4 hours. A small number need fingerprint confirmation, which is done in person and takes longer. Read how long a criminal record check takes.
How much does a criminal record check for employment cost?
$39 for Level 1 and $49 for Level 2, with identity verification included in both and no access fee. If your employer or staffing agency gave you a promo code, enter it at checkout. See what a criminal record check costs in Canada.
How recent does my check need to be?
Your employer decides. A criminal record check reflects your record on the day it was run, so many employers set a limit on how old it can be. Ask before you order. Read how long a criminal record check is good for.
What will my employer see?
Only the certificate you send them. It is delivered to you and nobody else. Level 1 shows criminal convictions where no record suspension has been granted. Level 2 adds outstanding charges and warrants, discharges within their disclosure windows, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. Understand your result.
What if I have a criminal record?
Order the level your employer asked for. You declare your own convictions during the process, so they can be confirmed against the search. A conviction with a record suspension is not shown on Level 1 or Level 2. A small number of checks need fingerprint confirmation, and we tell you straight away if yours does.
Can I get it from my local police instead?
Yes. Most police services do criminal record checks, often for less, but processing usually takes longer, and some only accept people who live in their area. Compare your options for Toronto, Peel, York Region, Ottawa and Calgary, or find your area.
My staffing agency asked for a check. Do they have a code?
Some staffing agencies give their candidates a MyCheck promo code. Ask your recruiter before you order, and enter the code at checkout.
Can I get a refund?
No. Checks are non-refundable once submitted, which is why this page lists what to ask your employer before you order. If you are unsure between Level 1 and Level 2, ask whoever requested it first.
Your criminal record check, before your start date
From $39. Most checks complete in minutes. Police-issued certificate in your inbox.
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MyCheck is not affiliated with any employer or staffing agency. Checks are non-refundable once submitted. Not a vulnerable sector check, and not suitable for immigration or visa applications.