| Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which police record check is required) |
Criminal Record Check (CRC)  |
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) |
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) |
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| 1. | School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement) |  |
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| 2. | School Volunteer (Classroom/Field Trip) | |
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| 3. | Office worker | |
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| 4. | Social Worker | |
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| 5. | Daycare Worker | |
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| 6. | School Bus Driver | |
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| 7. | Taxi Cab Driver | |
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| 8. | Retail Worker | |
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| 9. | Personal Support Worker | |
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| 10. | Factory Worker | |
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| 11. | Food Vendor | |
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| 12. | Minor Sporting Coach | |
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| 13. | Scout Leader | |
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| 14. | Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels) | |
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| 15. | Tenant for rental property | |
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| 16. | Youth Worker | |
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| 17. | Nursing/Retirement Home Worker | |
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| 18. | School Crossing Guard | |
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| 19. | Landlord/Superintendent | |
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| 20. | Security Guard | |
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| 21. | Bank Teller | |
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| 22. | Immigration/Permanent Resident | |
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| 23. | Foster Parent | |
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| 24. | Adoption (* fingerprints required) | available upon request | ||
| 25. | Government of a foreign country | |
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If this is for a record suspension (formerly pardon) application, please apply here.
For Vulnerable Sector, Criminal Record, or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check applications, continue below.
For Vulnerable Sector, Criminal Record, or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check applications, continue below.
YOU MUST be a resident of Sarnia.
Do NOT use this system if you pay your property tax anywhere other than Sarnia.
Do NOT use this system if you pay your property tax anywhere other than Sarnia.
Please be advised that if you are applying for a CRJMC or a VS,
you do not need to apply for the CRC for the same position.
These checks include the CRC.
you do not need to apply for the CRC for the same position.
These checks include the CRC.
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Police Record Checks
Welcome to the Sarnia Police Service's new online process for persons needing a police record check for volunteer, student or employment purposes. This system allows you to apply for a police record 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. If there are no concerns or follow-up required, your record check documents will be returned to you.
Please note: You must be a current resident of the City of Sarnia in order to apply through this Police Service. Those under the age of 18 are not able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicants under the age of 18 applying for any municipal, provincial or federal government jobs are able to apply for a CRC. Please phone (519) 344-8861 ext. 5265.
You cannot apply on behalf of another person. The questions used to verify who you are will be created from the information in your credit file. Questions are timed to ensure a prompt response and to enhance security and privacy. It is a criminal offence to apply for a record check on behalf of another person.
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: We do not recommend that you attempt to use this system if you:
- Have lived in Canada for less than one (1) year, and/or;
- Have no established personal credit history - i.e. no credit cards, bank loans, mortgage, etc. - that is required in order to authenticate your ID using EIV
There are three levels of record checks available. 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 record check to determine which one is needed.
For Adoption and Non-Parent Custody, and Record Suspension Local Checks please contact the Sarnia Police Service Records Department at (519)344-8861 Ext. 5265.
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 Sarnia 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.
The Sarnia Police Service will return the results of the record check to the applicant only. We will not mail the results to a third-party organization or employer under any circumstances.
Criminal Records Check
(CRC)
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
Police Vulnerable Sector Check
(PVSC)
Restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals.
| Non-Refundable Fee All online checks require an additional $9.95 processing / authentication fee + applicable taxes |
Criminal Record Check (CRC) |
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) |
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) |
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| 1. | For Employment | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 2. | For Student | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 3. | For Volunteer | $0 | $0 | $11.00 |
| 4. | For Immigration | $43.00 | n/a | n/a |
| Estimated Turnaround Times (while the police service strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee) |
Criminal Record Check (CRC) |
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) |
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) |
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| 1. | For Employment | 14 business days | 14 business days | 14 business days |
| 2. | For Student | 14 business days | 14 business days | 14 business days |
| 3. | For Volunteer | 14 business days | 14 business days | 14 business days |
| 4. | For Immigration | 14 business days |