Submit a sharing request for a criminal record check clearance

For organizations who need to screen someone who already had a CRRP check

Processing takes up to 3 weeks

Eligibility

This service is for organizations registered with the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP). It explains how to submit a sharing request for an active clearance for the people they need to screen.

If you're the one who wants to share the clearance with your organization, visit Share clearance with your organization.

Shareable clearances

A clearance can be shared if it:

  • Was through the CRRP
  • Was done in the last 5 years
  • Is still active
  • Is the same "works with" type you need (children, vulnerable adults or both)

Clearance through the police or RCMP can't be shared.

What you'll need

To submit a sharing request online, your organization must be signed up for either the:

Overview

Fees

It's free for applicants to share past results with your organization.

Submit

There are 2 ways to access shared results.

Option 1: Applicant-based service (Recommended)

This option lets applicants share the results themselves. Your organization must be registered with the applicant-based service, and the applicant must have the BC Services Card app.

When you're ready, give the applicant:

Option 2: Manual (Paper)

If you can't submit a sharing request online, you can do it manually.

After you submit

Next steps

If the applicant is from outside Canada, you should ask them to get a criminal record check from their home country. You don't need to submit this to the CRRP.

Timelines

Criminal record checks usually take 2 to 3 weeks to process. It could take longer if:

  • The paperwork is incomplete
  • The applicant needs to submit fingerprints
  • The criminal record check shows an offence
  • The applicant's file needs adjudication (further review)

The applicant can work, volunteer or attend school while you wait for the results.

Contact information

The Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) processes sharing requests. 

Contact the CRRP