Outside Canada
A Canadian Police Certificate is only available to applicants who resided in the Ottawa area while living in Canada. To obtain a Canadian Police Certificate, a written request is required with the following information:
- A letter stating the reason for the request including full name, date of birth, current address, telephone number and email address (if applicable). Also, include the address and a contact name of a local police agency or Embassy/Consulate.
The documentation will be mailed back to the noted agency. In return, you will be required to pick up your Canadian Police Certificate at this agency with proper identification and the officials will verify your identity. This is done to ensure that the Canadian Police Certificate is released to the applicant in question.
The Ottawa Police Service is no longer able to provide Police Record Checks for Service with the Vulnerable Sector to applicants residing outside of Canada. Please contact the Background Clearance Section at (613) 236-1222, ext 5487, Monday - Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:30 PM if you require further assistance. - A clear photocopy of two (2) pieces of valid identification. One must be a photo ID and both must contain name and date of birth.
- A cheque or money order in the amount of $51 (Cdn.), payable to the "City of Ottawa".
Mail the documentation listed above to:
Ottawa Police Service
ATTN: Background Clearance Section
P.O. Box 9634, Station T
Ottawa, ON
K1G 6H5
It will take several weeks for us to complete your Canadian Police Certificate and mail it back to the noted agency in the request letter.
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