Online Police Record Check
Record Check applications are to be completed online. If you have any questions related to a Record Check, please email recordcheck@gsps.ca
As part of an ongoing effort to enhance efficiency and better serve members of our community, the Greater Sudbury Police Service is pleased to offer Online Police Criminal Record Checks.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Level 1-3 Criminal Record Checks
- Criminal convictions from the Canadian Police Information Centre “CPIC” and/or local databases and Summary convictions for the past five (5) years, when identified
- Youth Criminal Justice Act findings of guilt will be released on applications to government institutions/organizations
- Outstanding entries such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, Probation and Prohibition Orders: as per CPIC policy, information obtained from the Investigative Databank must be confirmed and authorized for release by the contributing agency
- Absolute and Conditional Discharges within the applicable retention period
- In very exceptional cases, when it meets the Public Safety Test, non-conviction dispositions including but not limited to, Withdrawn and Dismissed
- Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Mental Disorder
- All Record Suspensions for release by the Minister of Public Safety
- If the Greater Sudbury Police Service is not satisfied that an applicant is qualified to apply for a Level 3 Police Record Check (example: truck driver) a detailed letter from the requesting organization will be requested as it is required to describe how the applicant will be in a position of trust or authority over vulnerable persons, regularly providing direct care or assistance.
- This letter cannot simply request the Level 3 Police Record Check be conducted; it must be very specific concerning the applicants involvement around vulnerable persons.
- This letter is not mandatory in all Level 3 requests, however it is suggested that all organizations provide this detailed letter to all potential Level 3 applicants. Further, this letter can be used to waive fingerprint fees for volunteer applicants when required for the Level 3 Police Record Check.
Youth Record Checks
Please note that the Police Record Check Reform Act (PRCRA) does not allow non-government agencies to receive results from youth records. For this reason, the Greater Sudbury Police Service will not provide a Police Record Check to applicants under the age of 18, unless the applicant is applying for an employment or volunteer position with a government agency.
Reconsideration Process
- An applicant who has applied for the Level 3 Police Record Check may dispute the information that was disclosed by completing the Reconsideration Request Form. This reconsideration process does not guarantee that the information released on the Police Record Check will be removed; however, it will be reviewed by our Reconsideration Panel.
- Applicants must include any and all information deemed relevant in order to assist in panel deliberations (including the applicant's name, birth date, mailing address, occurrence in question)
- Once the Reconsideration Process is completed, the applicant will be informed in writing of the panel's decision and will be provided with a general reason for acceptance or denial. Please note that the Reconsideration Process Panel's decision is final.
- Requests for reconsideration must be made by the applicant in writing within 45 days of receiving the results of the Police Record Check, and submitted to:
Greater Sudbury Police Service
Attention: Manager of Records and Customer Service
190 Brady Street
Sudbury, ON
P3E 1C7
Verification of Criminal Record
There are two methods for verification of a Criminal Record:
- A Declaration of Criminal Record Form must be completed to include all convictions for offences under Federal Law in order to receive a name-based Criminal Record, which includes the Adult Criminal Convictions and associated information from the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records. Failure to complete this form accurately will result in an incomplete Police Record Check, and require submission of fingerprints to the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.
- The Greater Sudbury Police Service will require submissions of digital fingerprints if the applicant fails to accurately complete the self-declaration of criminal record, if the applicant does not have sufficient identification to proceed in a name based search, and if required based on the Level 3 application based on the applicant's name, gender, and date of birth.
- When fingerprints are required for the Level 3 Police Record Check for volunteer purposes, a detailed letter on organization/business letterhead that describes the applicant's duties around vulnerable persons will waive the fingerprint fee.
Acceptable Identification
Two pieces of identification are required to obtain a Police Record Check
- Provincial Driver's Licence
- Foreign Driver's Licence
- Canadian or Foreign Passport
- Nexus Card
- Ontario Photo ID card
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card
- Certificate of Indian Status
- Birth Certificate
- Additional primary ID as listed above
- Baptismal Certificate
- Canadian Blood Donor Card
- Fishing Licence
- Hunting Licence
- Outdoors Card
- Employee Hospital ID Card
- Immigration Papers
- Recent utility bill to confirm address (Driver's License is not available)
- Federal, Provincial or Municipal Government Employee ID Card
- Social Insurance Number
If you are unable to complete the application process online, please contact our Customer Service at 705-675-9171 extension 6622 to book an appointment.
Fees for Services
Effective January 1, 2025, the Fees for Services provided by the Greater Sudbury Police Service as approved by the Police Services Board.
*As per Bill 13, Amendments to the Police Records Check Reform Act (PRCRA), volunteer Criminal Record Check (CRC) and volunteer Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) results will be provided at no charge by the police service upon the submission of a volunteer letter from the organization. There will be a $3.00 processing fee by the third-party provider Agile Records.
Please note that expedited service will not be available Record Suspension applications, Destruction of Fingerprint and Photograph Records or Insurance Confirmation Requests.