Please be advised that if you are applying for a Vulnerable Sector Record Check, you do not need to also apply for a basic Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC) or a Police Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (PCRJMC).

The VS record checks includes the other two types.
(Please note: not all employment or volunteer opportunities are eligible for a VS check.).

The PCRJMC also includes the first level - basic CRC.

BROAD RECORD CHECKS will not be available until January 1, 2025.
Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, 2017 (CYFSA)
O. Reg. 347/18 – Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 (PRCRA)

Please NOTE that the turnaround period for police record checks is at TWO (2) WEEKS.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

BEFORE you submit 2 record check applications for same position, CALL 705-949-6300. Broad Record Checks coming January 1 2025

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Police Background Checks

Welcome to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's online process for persons needing a police background check for volunteer or employment purposes. This system allows you to apply for a police background check 24 hours a day without having to attend our facility. All aspects of the process - including verification of your identification, and fee payment - are handled electronically.

Unless you are notified by our Service or follow-up is required, you will receive an email notification to download the results of your record check. Please keep track of your username and password. You will need it again to download your results. A record check can take between three (3) business days to two (2) weeks to be completed (depending upon the time of year). You can also check your online account for updates.

Please note: You must be a resident of Sault Ste. Marie or Prince Township in order to apply through this Police Service. Making a false statement - such as a non-resident declaring a local address at which they do not currently reside - will result in the discontinuation of application processing and the loss of all monies paid.

This process is intended for persons living and working in Canada. If you are living/working outside Canada, you should obtain a police check from the RCMP through the submission of fingerprints. Click here for details.

NOTE: You may not be able to fully complete your online application if you:

Have lived in Canada for less than one (1) year, and/or;
Are under the age of eighteen (18) years, and/or;
Have no established personal credit history - i.e. no credit cards, bank loans, mortgage, etc. - that is required in order to authenticate (verify) your identification using EIV

If you fail to authenticate your identification, you will be required to submit two pieces of government issued identification (1 must have your photo).

Please contact our office if you have questions during the online process.

There are three levels of background checks. The type of position you are applying for will determine which type of check you will require. In all cases you should consult with the agency, organization or employer that requires you to obtain a police check to determine which one is needed.

In order to use the online solution, a $9.95 processing / authentication fee will be added to the price of each police background check. This covers the cost of processing the web application and authentication with a licenced consumer credit reporting agency.

Persons requiring records checks for the purposes of Adoption are to use the Police Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check. Persons requiring records checks for the purposes of Kinship are to use the Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Persons requiring a Non-Parent Custody Applicant Record Check (through Court Order) cannot use this online screening process. You must attend the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service in person to make application. This can be done at:

580 Second Line East
Sault Ste. Marie (8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday)

A police record check is current as of the date it is completed. It is your employer/prospective employer or organization's function to determine if the record check is current enough to be accepted for the position applied for. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board, its officers, agents and employees, shall have no responsibility or obligation to make such a determination.

Incomplete applications (i.e. no identification provided, authentication aborted / failed / not completed or further information requested) and applications requiring in-person attendance will remain in the processing queue for no more than ninety (90) days from the time of initial application. Fees are non-refundable and incomplete applications will be considered 'abandoned', and removed from the processing queue after ninety (90) days.

We will not mail the results to a third-party organization or employer under any circumstances.

Police Criminal Records Check
(PCRC)

Police Criminal Records Check<br/>(PCRC)

Intended for applicants who are involved as a volunteer, employee or in any situation where a basic PCRC is requested (i.e., retail or immigration).

Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (PIC)

Intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with agencies who require a PCRC along with local police involvement and other systems/records where authorized.

Police Vulnerable Sector Check
(PVSC)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check<br/>(PVSC)

Restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals.

	Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which check is required)	Police Criminal Records Check (PCRC)	Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (PCRJMC)	Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
1.	School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement)
2.	Office worker
3.	Social Worker
4.	Daycare Worker
5.	School Bus Driver
6.	Taxi Cab Driver, Limo Driver, Uride Driver
7.	Retail Worker
8.	Personal Support Worker
9.	Factory Worker
10.	Food Vendor
11.	Minor Sporting Coach
12.	Scout Leader
13.	Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels)
14.	Tenant for rental property
15.	Youth Worker
16.	Nursing/Retirement Home Worker
17.	School Crossing Guard
18.	Landlord/Superintendent
19.	Security Guard
20.	Bank Teller
21.	Immigration/Permanent Resident
22.	An organization's board of directors

	Non-Refundable Fee All online checks require an additional $9.95 processing / authentication fee + applicable taxes	Police Criminal Records Check	Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check	Police Vulnerable Sector Check
1.	For Employment	$40.00	$40.00	$40.00
2.	For Volunteer	No Charge	No Charge	$15.00
3.	For Unpaid Student Placement	No Charge	No Charge	$15.00
4.	For Other	$40.00	$40.00

	Estimated Turnaround Times (while the police service strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee)	Police Criminal Records Check	Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check	Police Vulnerable Sector Check
1.	For Employment	2 weeks	2 weeks	2 weeks
2.	For Volunteer	2 weeks	2 weeks	2 weeks
3.	For Unpaid Student Placement	2 weeks	2 weeks	2 weeks
4.	For Other	2 weeks	2 weeks

Police Background Checks

Police Criminal Records Check(PCRC)

Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (PIC)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check(PVSC)

Police Criminal Records Check
(PCRC)

Police Vulnerable Sector Check
(PVSC)