Submit a sharing request for a criminal record check clearance

For organizations who need to screen someone who already had a CRRP check. When a clearance is shared, a new criminal record check is not conducted.

Eligibility

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

• It was through the CRRP
• It was done in the last 5 years
• It’s still valid
• It’s the same "works with" type you need (children, vulnerable adults or both)
• The applicant’s personal information matches their previous clearance (name(s) and DOB)

A clearance cannot be shared if:

• It was through the police or RCMP
• The applicant’s name has changed since their last clearance

Fees

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

Submit

There are 2 ways to access shared results.

Option 1: Online (Recommended)

This option lets applicants share the results themselves. The applicant must have submitted their previous criminal record check using their BC Services Card account.

Send the applicant a criminal record check invitation through the online platform, or alternatively provide them with:

• The sign-in link
• Your organization's access code

Option 2: Manual (Paper)

A manual sharing form is available when an applicant has an eligible clearance but did not previously use their BC Services Card account.

The organization can submit a manual sharing form to the CRRP for processing. Get the sharing form here

Verify ID and consent package

Verify ID

Your organization's authorized contact must verify the applicant's ID.

Verify consent package

Your organization's authorized contact must:

• Make sure the information on the consent form is accurate to the best of their knowledge.

Submit the consent form to spdcrcsp@gov.bc.ca:

• Attach the PDF.
• If you are submitting multiple sharing requests, please email each consent form separately.
• Use subject line "CRR022 Sharing Consent Form"

After you submit

Next steps

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

Timelines

Online sharing requests are processed immediately. Manual sharing requests can take up to a week to process.

• 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