Fingerprinting
Your fingerprints are unique and they are required for many purposes in Canada, from pardon applications to simple background checks. National Fingerprinting ID offers state of the art digital fingerprinting as well as traditional ink fingerprinting.
Please keep in mind that the fingerprints we take are for NON-criminal purposes. Many people associate fingerprinting with being arrested by the police. However, fingerprinting is also commonly used for identification purposes. This is called civil fingerprinting.
Our electronic fingerprinting system is connected directly to the RCMP. National Fingerprinting ID is a subsidiary of the National Pardon Centre which is accredited and certified by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The organization is one of the only private companies awarded to obtain this distinction.
In order to obtain a copy of your fingerprints you will need to visit one of our walk-in locations. The agent in charge of fingerprinting you will require two pieces of government identification in order to complete your request.
Identification required
We require you to bring two pieces of valid government issued identification, and one must be a photo ID. The following are examples types of acceptable identification:
- Passport
- Citizenship Card or Document
- Immigration Document (i.e., Landing Papers)
- Birth Certificate
- Driver’s Drivers License
- Permanent Resident Card or Record of Landing for Citizenship Applicants
- Health Card
If you have any questions about fingerprinting services please do not hesitate to contact us. You can also simply present yourself at one of our offices for your fingerprinting needs. An appointment is not required.
