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

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