Criminal record check
Your name and date of birth searched against the RCMP National Repository by an accredited police service. Accepted by most employers, staffing agencies, landlords and general volunteer roles.
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Criminal record check in Ontario, without the appointment
Order your Ontario criminal record check online and complete it from your phone. An accredited police service searches the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records and issues your certificate. No station, no line-up, no form to print.
The same check anywhere in Ontario, Canada: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Windsor, Sudbury or Thunder Bay. Identity verification is included in the price.
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.
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Name-based Canadian criminal record checkSarah ConnorHamilton, 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
Why MyCheck
Why people across Ontario order their police check online
Whether you need a police check in Ontario for a new job, a placement or a volunteer role, the fastest route is the one that does not involve a trip to the station.
No appointment, nowhere to go
No booking, no station, no line-up. Start on your phone and finish there.
Most checks complete in minutes
The rest are usually back within 4 hours. A small number need fingerprint confirmation, and we tell you straight away if yours does.
A police-issued certificate
An accredited police service runs the search and issues the result. It names the issuing service, the date, a serial number and the officer's ID.
ID verification included
Your government ID is matched to a live capture as part of the check. It is in the price, not billed on top. No access fee either.
Canadian, start to finish
Credibled is Canadian owned and operated from 391 Keele Street, Toronto, and our servers are in Canada. PIPEDA compliant.
Know what you are ordering
Criminal background check in Ontario: the 3 types, and which one you need
Ontario's Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 sets out 3 types of police record check. Knowing which one you were asked for is the quickest way to order the right thing the first time.
| Type | What it is for | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal record check | The standard check. Asked for by most employers, staffing agencies, landlords and general volunteer roles. | Online with MyCheck. Level 1 covers criminal convictions where no record suspension has been granted. |
| Criminal record and judicial matters check | Roles with more responsibility, unsupervised access or a licensing requirement. | Online with MyCheck. This is our Level 2. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Work or volunteering with children, seniors or other vulnerable people. | Only the police service that polices where you live. No third-party provider in Canada can issue one. |
If an organisation has sent you a form listing exactly what the check must include, compare it with the Level 1 and Level 2 lists below before you order. If you are still unsure, ask them. It takes 1 email and saves you ordering twice.
Across Ontario
Criminal record checks across Ontario
Your check runs against the national RCMP repository, so where you live in Ontario does not change the result. What changes is the local alternative, which is why we have written a guide for these areas.
- Police checkToronto
- Criminal record checkPeelBrampton, Mississauga, Caledon
- Police checkYork RegionMarkham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill
- Police checkDurham RegionOshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering
- Police checkHaltonOakville, Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills
- Police checkHamiltonHamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster
- Police checkNiagaraSt. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland
- Police checkWaterloo RegionKitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge
- Police checkLondonLondon, St. Thomas, Strathroy
- Police checkBrantfordBrantford, Paris, Burford
- Police checkSudburyGreater Sudbury, Valley East, Chelmsford
- Police checkPeterboroughPeterborough, Lakefield, Millbrook
- Police checkKingstonKingston, Amherstview, Gananoque
- Police checkOttawaOttawa, Kanata, Orléans
- Police checkOPP communitiesOrillia, Collingwood, Muskoka, Prince Edward County
Live in a town policed by the OPP? The OPP polices more than 300 Ontario municipalities, from Orillia and Collingwood to Prince Edward County and Norfolk County. If you live in one, see how an OPP police check compares with MyCheck on price, speed and which checks each one can issue.
Anywhere else in Ontario, the check is exactly the same. London, Guelph, Barrie, Oshawa, Whitby, Windsor, Belleville, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay all order through the same link.
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How to get a criminal record check in Ontario, 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 an employer or 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
Get your certificate
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, ready to send on.
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
Start my Ontario checkFrom $39 CAD. No access fee.
What you get
A police-issued certificate, in your inbox
Your result is a dated certificate in 3 parts, issued by an accredited police service. It goes to you, not to an employer, and you decide who sees it.
- 1Applicant informationThe legal name, date of birth and address the search was run against, and the type of ID used to verify you.
- 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 makes it stand up when someone asks where it 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
AddressHamilton, 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 serviceTwo levels
Level 1 or Level 2 criminal record check in Ontario
If the organisation asking has 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.
| Included in the check | Level 1$39 | Level 2$49In Ontario, the criminal record and judicial matters check |
|---|---|---|
| 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, agencies and volunteer roles | 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
A quick check before you order
Which check do you need?
Most jobs, agencies, landlords and general volunteer roles accept a criminal record check, which is what we do. Two other checks get asked for in Ontario, and only police or an accredited agency can issue them.
Vulnerable sector check
Roles working with children, seniors or other vulnerable people need a vulnerable sector check. Only the police service that polices where you live can issue one: your municipal or regional police service, or the OPP, which takes applications online, in communities it polices. It may involve fingerprints.
Fingerprint-certified check
Immigration, visa and citizenship applications, record suspensions and most uses outside Canada need fingerprint-certified results. Our check also does not include convictions recorded by the Canada Border Services Agency or US Customs.
Not sure which you were asked for? Ask the person requesting it whether a name-based criminal record check is acceptable before you order.
FAQ
Ontario criminal record checks, answered
Can I get a criminal record check in Ontario online?
Yes. MyCheck runs the whole check online, from anywhere in Ontario. An accredited police service searches the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records and emails you a police-issued certificate. Most checks complete in minutes. A vulnerable sector check is the exception: it has to come from the police service that polices where you live.
What is the difference between a criminal record check and a criminal background check in Ontario?
People use both terms for the same thing. Strictly, a criminal record check is one part of a background check. A full background check for a job can also include references, employment history and education, which the employer arranges. If someone asked you for a criminal background check or a background check, they almost always mean a criminal record check, and that is what you order here.
Is there a free online criminal record check in Ontario?
Not from us. MyCheck starts at $39 CAD for Level 1, with identity verification included and no access fee. Police service fees are set by each service, so if you want to compare, ask your local service directly. What you pay for with MyCheck is doing it online in minutes rather than in person.
What is a Level 2 criminal record check in Ontario?
In Ontario it is called a criminal record and judicial matters check. On top of criminal convictions, it includes outstanding charges and warrants, discharges within their disclosure windows, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. It costs $49. Order it if the organisation asked for Level 2 or for a judicial matters check.
How do I get a criminal record check for employment in Ontario?
Order online, pick Level 1 unless your employer named Level 2, verify your ID from your phone, and forward the certificate when it arrives. The certificate comes to you first, so you choose when and with whom to share it.
Do I need an OPP check or a check from my local police?
For a MyCheck criminal record check, it does not matter. The search runs against the national RCMP repository, so the result is the same wherever you live in Ontario. It only matters for a vulnerable sector check, which must come from the police service that polices where you live, whether that is a municipal service, a regional service or the OPP. Not sure who polices your town? See our OPP police check guide.
How long does an Ontario criminal record check take?
Most checks complete in minutes. The rest are usually back within 4 hours. Timing depends on how accurately you enter your details. In a small number of cases the search cannot be resolved on name and date of birth, and fingerprint confirmation is advised. That is done in person and takes longer.
How much does a criminal record check cost in Ontario?
Level 1 is $39 CAD and Level 2 is $49 CAD. Identity verification is included in both, and there is no access fee. The price at checkout is the price you pay.
Will my Ontario employer accept it?
Most will. Your certificate is issued by a police service and names the issuing service, the date and the officer's ID. It is the same document employers receive when they order through Credibled. If the role involves vulnerable people, ask whether they need a vulnerable sector check instead.
Can I use it for a vulnerable sector check or for immigration?
No to both. Only your local police service can issue a vulnerable sector check. Our check does not include convictions recorded by the Canada Border Services Agency or US Customs, so it may not suit immigration, visa or citizenship applications. Read our guide to vulnerable sector checks.
Who sees my result?
You do. The certificate is delivered to you and nobody else. It is not sent to an employer unless you send it.
Can I get a refund?
No. Checks are non-refundable once submitted, which is why this page explains which check you need before you order. If you are unsure between Level 1 and Level 2, ask whoever requested it first.
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Your Ontario criminal record check, without the trip to the station
From $39. Most checks complete in minutes. Police-issued certificate in your inbox.
Start my Ontario checkOutside Ontario? The same check works anywhere in Canada.
Checks are non-refundable once submitted. Not a vulnerable sector check, and not suitable for immigration or visa applications.