Vulnerable Sector Check
A Vulnerable Sector Check (a Level 3) is intended for individuals seeking employment or volunteer opportunities with vulnerable persons. A vulnerable person is defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent, is (a) in a position of dependence on others or (b) is otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by the person(s) in a position of authority or trust to them.
Please see the list below to see if your occupation requires a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC):
Please note there is no rush service for VSC applications.
Before you come in!
Please be sure to do your VSC application before you get your fingerprints taken. Thank you.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VSC APPLICATION ONLINE
Visit the link below to submit your application.
Payment can be made with Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard or American Express
Apply by clicking the link below:
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VSC APPLICATION BY MAIL
To submit your application by mail, please include your completed form, payment (certified cheque/business cheque/money order payable to Toronto Police Service),
Also include copies of two pieces of government-issued identification (a Health card does not count as a Government-issued ID), one of which must have a photo and include the applicant’s name, date of birth, and signature.
Mail to Police Reference Check Program, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2J3.
Click the link below for the application:
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VSC APPLICATION IN PERSON
Head to the Police Headquarters located at: 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2j3.
They are open Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays from 7 am to 4:30 pm
A Vulnerable Sector Check is typically used for the following types of positions and student placements:
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Teachers
Elder Care
Daycare
Coaches
Nurses
Uber
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Criminal convictions summary or indictable from CPIC and/or local databases
Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period
Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders
Absolute and conditional discharges
Charges that resulted in a finding of not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder
Pardoned offences authorized under the Criminal Records Act
Non-conviction information authorized through Exceptional Disclosure
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Only residents of Toronto (your postal code beginning with “M”) can obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Toronto Police Service.
The individual can only apply through a registered agency to the Police Reference Check Program, and must obtain an agency code from their agency’s representative.
If you are a youth (under the age of 18) please see our Youth Applications section below for more information.
If an applicant has a criminal record with any policing agency, confirmation of identity through fingerprints is required – please see our Fingerprint Requirement section below for more information.
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Please bring the copy of your letter given to
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