Types of Police Record Checks

There are three types of police record checks (CRC, CRJMC and VS). The nature and the responsibilities of the 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 record check to determine which one you need.

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

1. Police Criminal Record Check (CRC)
   
   This check is for applications who will NOT be in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons.
   
   This process is intended for persons living and working in Canada.
   
   A CRC will provide the following information:
   
   
   • Criminal convictions (summary and/or indictable) from CPIC and/or local databases
   • Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period
   
   NOTE: The Toronto Police Service will only process CRC 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 nongovernmental agency will NOT be processed. Please visit How to Become a Registered Agency- Toronto Police Service to determine what a governmental agency is before submitting your application, as any fee charged is nonrefundable.
   
   
   
2. Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
   
   This check is for applications who will NOT be in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons.
   
   This process is intended for persons living and working in Canada.
   
   A CRJMC will provide the following information:
   • Criminal convictions from CPIC and/or local databases
   • Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) within the applicable disclosure period
   • Outstanding entries, such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders
   • Absolute and Conditional discharges for 1 or 3 years respectively
   
   NOTE: The Toronto Police Service will only process 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 nongovernmental 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 nonrefundable
   
   
   
3. Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
   
   This check is restricted to applicants in a position of trust or authority relative to vulnerable persons. If your application is being used outside of Canada, we are unable to process a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). It is the police service that verifies that the position meets the requirements for a vulnerable sector check.
   
   You can only apply for a VSC if you live in Toronto and surrounding areas (Scarborough, North York, East York, Etobicoke, Old Toronto, etc.) with a HOME postal code beginning with "M".
   
   When applying for a VSC you do NOT need to also apply for a CRC or CRJMC for the same position, as the VSC includes both the CRC and CRJMC.
   
   A Vulnerable Sector Check will provide the following information:
   • 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
   
   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 the Toronto Police Service Record Checks website.
   
   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 nongovernmental 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.
   
   

Here are some common examples of when a CRC or CRJMC or VSC may be required.

	Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which check is required)	Criminal Record Check (CRC)	Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)	Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
1.	School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or placement)
2.	Office worker
3.	Social Worker
4.	Daycare Worker
5.	School Bus Driver
6.	Taxi Cab Driver
7.	Taxi Licensing
8.	Municipal Licensing
9.	Ride-sharing
10.	Retail Worker
11.	Personal Support Worker
12.	Factory Worker
13.	Food Vendor
14.	Minor Sporting Coach
15.	Scout Leader
16.	Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels)
17.	Tenant for rental property
18.	Youth Worker
19.	Nursing/Retirement Home Worker
20.	School Crossing Guard
21.	Landlord/Superintendent
22.	Security Guard
23.	Bank Teller
24.	Immigration/Permanent Resident