Check types

Criminal record checks in Ontario: which one do you need?

There are three levels of police record check in Ontario. You can order Level 2 (CRJMC) and Level 1 online with us; Vulnerable Sector Checks come from your local police service.

Ask the requesting organization first

Descriptions are general information, not legal advice; your requesting organization decides which check it accepts.

Level 2Opening soon online

Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2)

Our main check. It includes everything in a Level 1 check, plus outstanding charges and warrants, judicial orders (such as peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders) and absolute and conditional discharges within their disclosure periods.

Often requested for

Most employment applications
Contractor, agency and staffing placements
Licensing, volunteering and positions of trust that do not involve vulnerable persons

Not a Vulnerable Sector Check — not sufficient for positions working with children or vulnerable persons.
May not satisfy every regulated profession or immigration process.

$45 CAD + tax

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Level 1Opening soon online

Criminal Record Check (Level 1)

A name-based search for criminal convictions (for which a record suspension has not been ordered) associated with your name and date of birth. Choose it when the requesting organization only asks for convictions.

Often requested for

Employers that only require a conviction check
Some contracting and onboarding requests

Does not include outstanding charges, warrants or judicial orders — choose Level 2 if those are required.
Not suitable for positions working with children or vulnerable persons.

$45 CAD + tax

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Level 3Through local police

Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3)

The most detailed check, for people working or volunteering in positions of trust or authority with children or other vulnerable persons.

Often requested for

Working or volunteering with children or youth
Caring for older adults or persons with disabilities

Must be obtained from your local police service. We do not offer this check.

Contact the police service where you live for its current process.

What each check can include

Based on the Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015. Disclosure periods and exceptions apply.

Information	Level 1	CRJMC (Level 2)	Vulnerable Sector
Criminal convictions (no record suspension)	Included	Included	Included
Youth findings of guilt (where the YCJA permits)	Included	Included	Included
Absolute discharges (1 year) and conditional discharges (3 years)	—Not included	Included	Included
Outstanding charges and arrest warrants	—Not included	Included	Included
Certain judicial orders	—Not included	Included	Included
Not-criminally-responsible findings, pardoned sexual offences, limited non-conviction information	—Not included	—Not included	Included

What is a CRJMC?

About name-based checks

Level 1 and Level 2 (CRJMC) checks are name-based: they search using your name and date of birth. If a possible match cannot be confirmed by name and date of birth alone, fingerprint verification may be required before a result can be issued. This can add time and is outside our control.

Our estimated processing time is about 15 minutes after successful identity verification for many checks. Some checks take longer, for example when additional review is needed, when a possible match requires fingerprint verification, or when there are delays at the provider.

Before you buy

Confirm the exact check type the employer or organization requires.
Ask whether they accept results from a private online service.
Ask how recent the check needs to be.
If the role involves children or vulnerable persons, apply for a Vulnerable Sector Check through your local police service instead.

Level 1 vs Level 2 Vulnerable Sector Checks