What Should You Know About Digital Fingerprinting?
When electronic scanners, also known as LiveScan devices, are used to capture and transmit your fingerprints, it is known as digital fingerprinting. It plays a key role in conducting background checks.
What is the Duration of Digital Fingerprinting?
The digital fingerprinting appointment itself takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes per applicant. This does not include additional processing time by the RCMP.
What is the Working Mechanism of Digital Fingerprinting?
This process relies on LiveScan technology to capture fingerprints electronically and submit them to the RCMP for verification.
What is LiveScan Fingerprinting at Globeia?
Our LiveScan fingerprinting uses electronic technology to capture and transmit fingerprints without the need for ink.
Do I Have to Schedule an Appointment for Your Services?
An appointment is not required - during operational hours, you're welcome to walk in. We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before closing. Operational hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am to 4 pm.
How Does Globeia Comply with RCMP Requirements for Fingerprinting?
Globeia Incorporated's Scarborough office is accredited by the RCMP for the capture and electronic transmission of fingerprints. Our trained associates follow RCMP-established requirements throughout the fingerprinting process.
What Makes Globeia a Trusted Choice for Digital Fingerprinting?
Globeia offers efficient digital fingerprinting with clear, upfront pricing. Our team provides guidance at every step, and your fingerprints are captured and submitted electronically by our staff - making the process as straightforward as possible.
Do You Provide IRCC Biometric Services?
If you've received a letter from IRCC with biometric instructions, you'll need to contact Service Canada, the only authorized provider of biometric services. If your IRCC letter instead requests fingerprints for an RCMP check, we can assist with that.
Can I Get Fingerprinted for a Vulnerable Sector Check?
Yes. If your local police service has advised that fingerprints are required as part of your Vulnerable Sector Check, we can complete the fingerprinting step. You'll typically need a letter or email from your local police station confirming this requirement before your appointment.
If Charges Were Dropped, Will They Still Appear on My Report?
If you have not completed a record suspension application, the record may still appear in RCMP results. You can request a check to confirm whether records remain linked to your fingerprints.
Do You Provide Fingerprint-Based Checks for U.S. Immigration?
We support fingerprinting for RCMP Criminal Record Checks related to U.S. immigration applications. Note that results are typically issued only to the applicant directly and cannot be collected on your behalf by someone else.
Why Did Only One Person in My Family Receive a Fingerprinting Request for Canadian Citizenship?
IRCC selects applicants at random for a fingerprint-based background check as part of the citizenship process. It's common for only some family members to receive this request.
Are Photographs Required Along With Fingerprint Submissions?
For some application types, yes - a photograph is captured by our staff alongside your fingerprint submission.
Do You Provide Fingerprint Based Checks for US Immigration?
We offer services associated with fingerprints for the RCMP Criminal Record Check for Immigration. However, please note that the results can only be received by the applicants when applying for US immigration, as you cannot nominate anyone else to collect them on your behalf.
What Happens if My Fingerprint Quality Is Too Low for RCMP Acceptance?
If our staff identifies a quality issue during your appointment, we'll inform you at that time. If the RCMP rejects a submission due to quality after the fact, we'll notify you, and you may need to return for a repeat submission.
What if My Fingerprint Quality is Low and Not Accepted by the Authorities at RCMP?
If the staff finds that your fingerprint quality is low during the digital fingerprinting process, they will inform you in advance. If the RCMP rejects the fingerprints due to low quality, our staff will communicate this to you within 2 to 3 business days. You may need to come to redo the fingerprint submission, ensuring the quality meets the required standards.
Do I Need an RCMP Check for Adoption?
In most domestic and international adoption cases, a fingerprint-based criminal record check is required. We recommend confirming the specific requirement with the organization requesting your background check.
I Applied for a Basic Check - Why Am I Being Asked for Fingerprints Now?
A basic check compares your name and date of birth against existing records. If your information matches someone else's record on file, fingerprint submission becomes necessary, since name and date of birth alone can't confirm identity with certainty.
How Long Are Fingerprint-Based Background Check Results Valid?
Results are typically considered valid for six months to one year, though this can vary depending on the requesting organization.
How Can I Track My Application With the RCMP?
You can check your application status directly with the RCMP's Civil Fingerprint Screening Services at CCRTIS-SCICTR@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or (613) 998-6362, using your name, date of birth, and DCN number.