Planning to move, work, or study abroad? The authorities in your host country are asking for an RCMP criminal record check with an apostille. Since the Hague Convention came into force in Canada, the authentication process has changed.

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What is an RCMP criminal record check apostille?

An apostille is an official certificate that certifies the authenticity of the signature and seal on a Canadian public document so that it is legally recognized in a foreign country.

Previously, Canadians had to go through a double process of authentication and legalization. Now, a single apostille from Global Affairs Canada (or the competent provincial services) is enough for your criminal record check to be valid in more than 120 member countries of the Hague Convention.

Why is the apostille required?

Foreign authorities generally require an apostilled police certificate for:

• Obtaining a work visa or study permit.
• An application for permanent residence or dual citizenship.
• International adoption processes.
• Real estate transactions or legal matters outside Canada.

The complex steps of the process (and pitfalls to avoid)

Obtaining an apostille on an RCMP police certificate yourself can be long and stressful:

1. Fingerprinting: You must first obtain a national criminal record verification certificate based on fingerprints, issued by the RCMP. Simple background checks (by name and date of birth) are often rejected abroad.
2. Submission to Global Affairs Canada: The physical or electronic RCMP document must then be forwarded to Global Affairs Canada to have the official apostille affixed to it.
3. Processing times: Government processing times by mail can extend over several weeks, putting your immigration plans at risk.

Why choose Empreintes Experts for your apostille service?

Don't let bureaucracy delay your international life plans. Empreintes Experts simplifies your life thanks to our turnkey management service:

• All-in-One Service: We perform certified digital fingerprinting and manage the submission to Global Affairs Canada to obtain your apostille.
• Guaranteed Compliance: Our experts know the strict requirements of the RCMP and Global Affairs Canada. Your application is processed without error on the first submission.
• Speed and Security: We optimize routing to minimize government wait times as much as possible.
• Professional Tracking: You are kept informed at every stage of your application's progress.

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Entrust us with the management of your official documents for use abroad. Whether you need an apostilled RCMP criminal record check for Europe, Latin America, or Asia, we are your trusted partner.

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