For YOUTH only (under 18 years of age) working or volunteering with a recognized Canadian municipal, provincial or federal government (except City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation).

Police Record Checks (PRC)

Welcome to the Toronto Police Service's online application system for police record checks. This system allows you to apply for a police record check 24 hours a day without having to attend our facility. All aspects of the process - including verification of your identification, fee payment and completed police record check results certificate - are handled electronically. If there are no concerns or follow-up required, you will receive an email with instructions on how to securely download your police record check certificate.

The estimated response time for applications is 7-10 business days but may fluctuate due to volume and time of year.

You cannot apply on behalf of another person. Authentication questions will be based on the applicant's personal credit file, and the questions are timed to ensure a prompt response and to further enhance security and privacy. If you fail to authenticate your ID, you will be given instructions on how to confirm your identity through an alternative process.

There are three levels of screening checks. The type of position you are applying for will determine which type of check you will require. In all cases you should consult with the agency, organization or employer that requires you to obtain a police check to determine which one is needed.

Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

This process is intended for persons living and working in Canada.

The Toronto Police Service will only process CRC and CRJMC applications from youth (anyone below 18 years of age) where employment or volunteering is with the federal, provincial or municipal government of Canada. Youth applications where employment or volunteering is with a non-governmental agency will NOT be processed. Please visit the Toronto Police Service Record Checks website to determine what a governmental agency is before submitting your application, as any fee charged is non-refundable.

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

This process is intended for persons living in Toronto and surrounding areas (Scarborough, North York, East York, York, Etobicoke, Old Toronto, etc.) whose home postal code begins with "M".

You will only be allowed to proceed with submitting a Vulnerable Sector Check application if the agency seeking the check is a Toronto Police-approved registered Vulnerable Sector Agency and provides you with a code required to submit the application. For information on becoming a registered VS Agency with TPS, please visit How to Become a Registered Agency- Toronto Police Service.

NOTE: Only YOUTH (anyone below 18 years of age) VSC applications where employment or volunteering with the vulnerable sector is with a federal, provincial or municipal government of Canada agency will be processed by the Toronto Police Service. The government agency seeking the check must be a Toronto Police-approved Vulnerable Sector Agency and provide you with a code required to proceed with the application process. Youth VSC applications for employment or volunteering with non-governmental agencies will NOT be processed. Please visit the Toronto Police Service Record Checks website for more information and to determine what a governmental agency is before submitting your application, as any fee charged is non-refundable.