Get a criminal record check
Last updated on December 2, 2024
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
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