Step 1: Take Fingerprint on C-216c Form

 

Have your fingerprints taken on the C-216c fingerprint form at one of the following officials authorized to take fingerprints outside of Canada:

 

1. Police Service;

2. Government Department;

3. Embassy;

4. Notary of the Public; or

5. Private Fingerprinting Company with a Memorandum of Understanding and an accredited Canadian Private Fingerprinting Company, local police force or government department.

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NOTE: Fingerprints taken by an agency or organization not listed above, will NOT be accepted.

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​Your C-216 fingerprint form MUST contain:

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• Rolled and flat impressions of all ten fingers taken with black ink

• The name and address of the Police Service or Embassy

• The signature of the official taking the fingerprints

• Sign your signature in front of the official who took your fingerprints

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Step 2: Apply and Pay (mandatory)

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Complete our online Cardscan Application Form and upload a copy of your fingerprints from Step 1 and IDs for our pre-verification. Upon submitting your application, you will be prompted to pay online. We accept all major credit cards.

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You will receive an email from our office within 24 hours of submitting your Cardscan Application Form and making the online payment. Once you have received pre-approval, you will need to prepare additional documents and courier the completed application package to one of our offices. The instructions on how to prepare the additional documents are laid out in Steps 3 to 6, below.

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Step 3: RCMP Consent Forms (mandatory)

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Please refer to our Resources page to download the RCMP consent form that most closely corresponds to your application type. Make sure to include the consent form in your physical package to be couriered to our office. 

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Step 4: Third-Party Consent Form (optional)

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If you want to send your results to our offices or a third-party response address, complete the Third-Party Consent form including your name and date of birth.

 

The Third-Party Consent form must have your Right Thumb in the designated box along with the signature of the applicant and the name and address of the person or organization who is to receive the results.

 

If you would like to receive a confirmation of submission receipt, please include your email address.

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Step 5: Passport Photos 

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Take two (2) Canadian passport-sized photos (50 mm x 70 mm) and include them with your application.

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Photographs must be taken within the past 6 months and with a neutral facial expression. The reverse side of your photo must have:

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• Your name and date of birth

• The date the photograph was taken

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Step 6: Government-Issued Identification

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Include copies of two (2) government-issued identification (front and back) certified as a true copy by the police, notary public lawyer or the Canadian Consulate.

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One (1) piece of identification must have a clearly visible picture of the applicant on it.

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For a list of acceptable identification, check out our FAQ page. 

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Step 7:  Courier Completed Package

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Courier all physical documents from Steps 1-6 to one of our two CIC Fingerprinting locations below.

 

Please use our Document Checklist to ensure you have included all submission documents in your final package.