Fingerprinting
RCMP-Accredited Fingerprinting Services
A fast, digital fingerprinting process for employment, immigration, licensing, and international requests — right here in Calgary.
Reasons You May Need Fingerprints
ID Requirement For Fingerprinting
Bring Two Pieces Of Valid ID
Applicants should bring two pieces of valid government-issued identification, and one must be a photo ID. Acceptable identification includes:
- Passport
- Driver's Licence
- Birth Certificate
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Permanent Resident Card
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Immigration documents (work or study permits)
- Military Family ID Card (MFID)
- Record of Landing for Citizenship Applicant
- Certificate of Live Birth
- Nexus card
Frequently Asked
How long will it take to get my fingerprints taken?
Our digital process is fast, efficient, and clean — it normally takes approximately 10 minutes to capture your fingerprints.
How do I get my results?
For federal government security clearances, results are sent back to the requesting federal department. For all other applications, results can be sent directly to you or to a designated third party of your choosing.
How quickly will I get my results?
If no criminal record is present, results typically go out in the mail within three business days. If a criminal record is present, the process may take longer — processing times are ultimately determined by the RCMP. Please note the RCMP can experience higher-than-usual volumes, which may delay regular processing times.
International Fingerprinting
Live outside Canada and need fingerprints for an RCMP-certified criminal background check? Anzac Security offers digital conversion of ink fingerprints for Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, foreign employment, foreign education, and international travel visas.
- 1Contact Anzac to obtain your International Fingerprint Instruction Package.
- 2Get your fingerprints taken at your nearest police station or fingerprinting agency.
- 3Ink fingerprints taken outside of Canada can be couriered to our head office for processing, where we digitize them for direct, electronic submission to the RCMP.
- 4The RCMP processes transactions within 72 hours of submission, providing no criminal record is found (if a conviction is found, processing could exceed 120 days).
Photocopies of both sides of two pieces of valid, unexpired identification must be submitted with international fingerprints — at least one must contain a photograph.
Additional Services
A scanned and emailed copy of your certificate prior to mailing, standard authentication by Global Affairs Canada, and document legalization by an embassy — almost all embassies require certificates be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada before being legalized.
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Contact Information
Unit # 1221 – Building 1000-3730, 108 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T3N 1N8