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Do I have to be a resident of Delta to get a criminal record check here?
Yes, you must be a resident of Delta and provide proof of residency and complete the Delta Police criminal records check form. Do not use RCMP forms.
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May I submit my criminal record check application form by email or fax it in?
No. You must attend Delta Police headquarters or North Delta Police Station in person and present the required Government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's Licence, BCID, passport).» See locations and hours of operation.
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Do I need an appointment to drop off an application at Delta Police Headquarters or North Delta Public Safety Building?
No appointment is necessary to submit a criminal record check application. If the criminal records clerk is not available, the person at the front desk will take your form and photocopy your ID while you wait (and then give you back your ID). » See locations and hours of operation.
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Can I get a criminal record check just to see if I have a record?
Yes, the $65 fee applies. This is not a printout of a record, just a response of "Does not have a record" or "A record may or may not exist".
In the instance that the results indicate that "A record may or may not exist" the only procedure available to obtain a copy of what is on your record is to attend the Delta Police Department and have your fingerprints taken (by appointment only).
Once fingerprints have been taken it is the responsibility of the applicant to forward those fingerprints to Ottawa. The fingerprints are processed in Ottawa and the results are mailed back to the applicant. The certified copy of the criminal record will contain information on the date(s) of the charge, the place of charge(s), the type of charge(s) and disposition of charge(s). This process may take 6-8 months.
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I previously had a criminal record check, do I need to pay to get another one processed?
Yes, anytime you are asked to have a criminal records check you must pay to have one processed. It is not an item that can be reused.
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I require more than one copy of my criminal record check, can I just photocopy it?
Although the organization you are doing the check for may accept this, only originals will be verified by police. If you require more than one criminal record check at one time, the fee is $65 cash (please bring exact amount please) for one and $6.50 cash for each additional check SUBMITTED AT THE SAME TIME. You will need to fill out the required number of forms. If you require more than one volunteer check at the same time, we require a letter from each organization to waive the fee and the correct number of forms filled out.
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What if I'm a student on practicum, does the fee still apply?
Yes, the fee is $65.00, cash only (please bring exact amount).
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Can someone else drop off my application?
No, you must attend in person so that we may verify your ID (except for those applying from outside Canada).
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Will the results of the criminal record check be sent to the organization that is requesting I obtain the record check?
No, we only provide the applicant with the results unless you have signed a waiver provided by the organization requesting the check.
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Will the criminal record check results be mailed to me?
The results will be mailed to applicants. All volunteer criminal record checks must include a stamped self-addressed envelope with their criminal record check submission.
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What is the current processing time for obtaining a criminal record check?
The current processing time is 14 business days from when application is received (exceptions will be notified).
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