Fast, secure online criminal record checks for British Columbia residents. Results delivered to your email in 15 minutes or less.
Average processing time
CPIC database search
No in-person visits required
BC residents from Vancouver to Victoria can now complete their criminal record check entirely online. No need to visit Vancouver Police, RCMP detachments, or other BC police services.
Skip the line at Victoria police stations and other British Columbia police services. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in BC using your computer or phone. Most checks are processed in 15 minutes.
Your personal information is protected with bank-level encryption. All data is stored in secure Canadian data centers and handled in full compliance with federal and British Columbia privacy laws.
Bridgewater Police Service searches the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database on your behalf. This is the same database searched by police services throughout British Columbia, providing equally valid and comprehensive results.
Our criminal record checks are accepted by employers, landlords, volunteer organizations, and licensing bodies across British Columbia and all of Canada.
Click "Start Your Check Now" and fill out your personal information. Takes about 3 minutes. You'll need a valid government-issued ID.
Pay with your credit card through our secure payment system. Add rush service for $10 to skip the queue during busy periods.
Bridgewater Police Service searches the CPIC database on your behalf. Our system works 24/7 to deliver fast results to British Columbia residents.
Your criminal record check arrives in your email inbox. Most British Columbia residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many British Columbia employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits across British Columbia often require criminal record checks for volunteers.
Landlords in Victoria and throughout British Columbia may request a criminal record check as part of the rental application.
Many professional licensing bodies in British Columbia require criminal record checks for certification and renewal.
Immigration applications and visa renewals often require Canadian criminal record checks from applicants residing in British Columbia.
Many British Columbia residents order checks for peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
What local police charge and how long they say a standard check takes, from each service’s own website (checked September 2026). Most only serve people who live in their area. Choose a city for the full guide and sources.
| City | Police service | Police fee (standard check) | Stated processing time | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | Vancouver Police Department | $89 ($114 with fingerprints); free for volunteers | Not published | Online or in person |
| Surrey | Surrey Police Service | $95.90 | Not published | In person only |
| Victoria | Victoria Police Department | No standard check offered (vulnerable sector only, $80) | Several weeks | Online |
You can get a criminal record check in British Columbia online through SafeHire in about 15 minutes. Complete the online form, verify your identity, pay securely, and receive your results by email. No need to visit a police station.
Online criminal record checks for British Columbia residents are typically completed within 15 minutes during business hours. In-person checks at police stations can take 3-10 business days.
Online criminal record checks are competitively priced with no hidden fees. Rush service is available for an additional $10 for priority processing. See our pricing page for current rates.
Yes. Our criminal record checks search the official RCMP CPIC database and are accepted by employers, landlords, and organizations across British Columbia and all of Canada.
No. Our standard criminal record checks cannot be used for vulnerable sector screening. Vulnerable sector checks require fingerprinting and must be done in person through local police services in British Columbia.
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