Renewing your licence
Licences expire 2 birthdays after they are issued. You can renew up to 90 days before expiry. Order a new Level 2 check, then upload the original PDF with your renewal. $49.
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Security licence renewal in Ontario, CRJMC online
Security licence renewal in Ontario, and every new application, needs a criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) issued within 6 months. Order yours online, verify your ID from your phone, and upload the original PDF to your application.
For security guard, private investigator and dual licences. MyCheck Level 2 is the enhanced check that covers what Ontario calls a CRJMC. Identity verification is included. MyCheck is a private Canadian provider, not the Government of Ontario or a police service.
Level 2For your licence$49CADCriminal convictions, outstanding charges and warrants, discharges, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. What Ontario calls a CRJMC.
Level 1$39CADNot enough for a security or PI licence. For most other jobs. See criminal record checks for employment.
Start my licence CRJMC
Choose Level 2 at checkout. Level 1 is not a CRJMC. Have your ID, your most recent Canadian address and a card ready. Checks are non-refundable once submitted, so read what the ministry asks for first.
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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
What the ministry asks for
The CRJMC rules for an Ontario security licence
The ministry is strict about the type of check, its date and its format. Here is what Ontario asks for, and how to get each part right with MyCheck.
| Requirement | Ontario's rule | With MyCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Type of check | A criminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC) | Order Level 2. Level 1 is not enough |
| Who issues it | An Ontario police service, the OPP, an Ontario First Nations police service, or a private business authorized to provide police record checks | Ordered online through MyCheck and issued by an accredited police service |
| How recent | Issued within 6 months of the date you submit your application | Dated the day it is issued. Order it when you are ready to apply |
| Format | The original, unaltered digital PDF for online applications. The original paper document for mail. No scans or copies | Arrives as a PDF by email. Upload that file as is: do not print, scan or edit it |
| Your name | Must match your identification exactly | Enter your legal name exactly as it appears on the ID you use for your licence |
| Renewals | The same documents as a new application, including the CRJMC | Order a new check for each renewal |
Rules from Ontario's security guard or private investigator licence page, updated 4 August 2026 and checked 4 November 2026. The ministry decides what it accepts. If you are unsure, ask the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch before you order.
Your situation
Renewing, new or private investigator?
Every Ontario security guard and private investigator licence application needs a CRJMC, new or renewal. Here is where it fits in each case.
First security guard licence
Complete the mandatory basic training, get your training completion number and pass the test. Then order your Level 2 check so it is fresh when you apply. You must be 18 or older.
Private investigator or both
The same CRJMC covers a private investigator licence and a dual security guard and private investigator licence. 1 Level 2 check per application.
Already hold a valid licence from another Canadian province? Ontario does not ask you to repeat training and testing, but you still need a CRJMC issued in Canada.
Step by step
How to renew your Ontario security licence
Renewal runs through Ontario.ca. The CRJMC is the one part you can finish today, from your phone.
1. Check your expiry date
Your licence expires 2 birthdays after it was issued. You can renew up to 90 calendar days before that date, and the renewed licence runs 2 years, linked to your birthday.
2. Get a new CRJMC
It must be issued within 6 months of the day you apply. Order MyCheck Level 2 at $49. Most checks complete in minutes.
3. Apply on Ontario.ca
Sign in with your Ontario.ca login, upload the original PDF of your check, and pay the licence fee: $80 for a security guard or private investigator licence, or $160 for both.
4. Wait for approval
A correctly completed online application can take up to 15 calendar days. A mail-in application can take up to 30.
Steps and fees from Ontario's licence page, checked 4 November 2026. Preparing for the test first? Read our guide to Ontario security test results.
Start to certificate
How to get your licence CRJMC online, in 3 steps
- 1
Choose your level and pay
Enter your email, choose Level 2 at $49, and pay by debit or credit card. Level 2 is the one your licence needs. If your training school 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
Upload the original PDF
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 as a PDF. Upload that file, as is, to your licence application.
See every step, from payment to certificate.
What to have ready
- Your most recent Canadian address
- An original, unexpired government ID with your legal name exactly as on your licence application
- A phone or computer with a camera
- A debit or credit card, and your training school's promo code if you have one
Start my licence CRJMCLevel 2: $49 CAD. No access fee.
FAQ
Security licence CRJMC questions, answered
Do I need a new CRJMC to renew my security licence in Ontario?
Yes. Renewals use the same list of documents as a new application, and that list includes a criminal record and judicial matters check issued within 6 months of the date you apply. Order a new one for each renewal.
Is MyCheck Level 2 a criminal record and judicial matters check?
MyCheck Level 2 is the enhanced check that covers what Ontario calls a criminal record and judicial matters check: criminal convictions, outstanding charges and warrants, discharges within their disclosure windows, Youth Criminal Justice Act findings and court orders. Level 1 is not enough for a licence. Compare the levels in full.
Can I get a CRJMC online for my security licence?
Yes. Ontario accepts a CRJMC from an Ontario police service, the OPP, an Ontario First Nations police service, or a private business authorized to provide police record checks. With MyCheck, you order online, verify your ID from your phone, and the certificate is issued by an accredited police service.
How recent does my CRJMC need to be?
It must be issued within 6 months of the date you submit your licence application. Order it when you are ready to apply, not months ahead.
Can I upload a scan, a screenshot or a printed copy?
No. Online applications need the original, unaltered digital PDF, and mail applications need the original paper document. Upload the PDF we email you, exactly as it arrives.
How much does a CRJMC for a security licence cost?
MyCheck Level 2 is $49, with identity verification included and no access fee. The ministry's licence fee is separate: $80 for a security guard or private investigator licence, or $160 for both.
How long does it 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. After you apply, Ontario can take up to 15 calendar days to process an online application. Read how long a criminal record check takes.
When can I renew my security licence?
Up to 90 calendar days before it expires. Licences expire 2 birthdays after they are issued, and a renewed licence runs 2 years, linked to your birthday.
I live outside Ontario. Can I apply for an Ontario licence?
Ontario may accept a check for applicants who live outside the province, as long as it was issued in Canada and is equivalent to a CRJMC. MyCheck works anywhere in Canada. If you already hold a valid licence from another province, you do not repeat Ontario's training and test. See MyCheck across Canada.
Can I get a refund?
No. Checks are non-refundable once submitted. Before you pay, make sure you choose Level 2 and enter your legal name exactly as it appears on your ID.
Your security licence CRJMC, today
Level 2 for $49. Most checks complete in minutes. The original PDF, ready to upload.
Start my licence CRJMCTraining school or security company? Ask us about a MyCheck code for your students and guards on our contact page. Hiring guards? See security guard screening for employers.
MyCheck is not affiliated with the Government of Ontario or ServiceOntario. Checks are non-refundable once submitted. Not a vulnerable sector check, and not suitable for immigration or visa applications.