Keeping Guelph Safe ... Together.

Police Records Checks

 

What do you need to apply?

 

·         Applicant must reside within the City of Guelph

·         Applicant must attend in person with one piece of photo identification ( i.e. drivers license) or two pieces of ID with name and date of birth

·         List all addresses resided at in the last five ( 5 ) years outside of Guelph

 

When can applications be made?

 

·         Wednesday  10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

·         Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

·         Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

 

How much does it cost to have a record check completed?

 

·         Volunteers and student placements are Free

·         Employment, immigration, Ontario College of Teachers, Visa, Adoption - cost of record check certificate is $30.00

·         Payment is accepted in the form of cash, debit, and visa, mastercard, certified cheques or money orders.  Personal cheques are not accepted.

 

How long does it take to process a record check?

 

·         Employment: approximately three ( 3 ) weeks 

·         Volunteer: approximately five ( 5 ) weeks 

 

How do I get my completed record check?

 

·         You will recieve your record in the mail

·          If a check is for pick-up, it will be kept on file for thirty ( 30 ) days; if it is not claimed, it will be destroyed  

 

What if I am out of county and need a police check? 

 

  • Should any Guelph resident require a Police Record Check while out of the country send an email, fax or letter including the following information in your request:
    • Reason for the check
    • Up to date copy of identification (that includes full name and date of birth) i.e. passport, driver's licence
    • Contact person in Guelph i.e. Parents and their telephone number
    • Last City of Guelph address
    • Payment

Contact Information for Police Clearance Area

Police Clearance, Data Services
Guelph Police Service
15 Wyndham Street South
Guelph, Ontario
N1H 4C6         

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Sandra Odorio, Assistant Manager - Data Services