Get a criminal record check

You may need a criminal record check to work or volunteer in B.C.

On this page

• Who needs a criminal record check
• Where to get a criminal record check
• Criminal Records Review Program

Who needs a criminal record check

There are many reasons you may need a criminal record check, like when you:

• Apply for a job or volunteer opportunity
• Work with children or vulnerable adults
• Adopt a child

Your organization will tell you if you need to get a criminal record check.

Where to get a criminal record check

If you need a criminal record check, your organization might send you to:

• B.C.'s Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP)
• Your local RCMP or police detachment
• A criminal record check service

If you are from outside Canada, your organization may also request a criminal record check from your home country. You don’t need to submit this to the CRRP.

Criminal Records Review Program

If you work or volunteer with vulnerable adults or children under 19, you may need to get a criminal record check through the CRRP. This includes a vulnerable sector check. You need one even if you've had other criminal record checks before.

Learn more about:

• The process, like fees, timelines and what happens during a criminal record check
• How to apply for a criminal record check through the CRRP
• What happens if you have an offence