Get your police information check for Edmonton online — no appointment, no trip to the station. Results in 15 minutes or less. Employers also call this a criminal record check.
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No need to visit a police station or wait in line. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in Edmonton. Most checks are processed in 15 minutes or less during business hours.
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 provincial privacy laws.
Bridgewater Police Service searches the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database to provide accurate and comprehensive results. Same quality as in-person checks from local police services.
Our criminal record checks are accepted by employers, landlords, volunteer organizations, and licensing bodies across Alberta 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.
Your criminal record check arrives in your email inbox. Most Edmonton residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many Edmonton employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in Edmonton often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in Edmonton may request a criminal record check as part of the rental application process.
Many professional licensing bodies in Alberta require criminal record checks for certification and renewal.
Immigration applications usually need an RCMP-certified check based on fingerprints, taken by an accredited fingerprinting company in Edmonton. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many Edmonton residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
Both options search the RCMP CPIC database. The difference is time, cost, and convenience.
| Comparison | SafeHire (Online) | Edmonton Police Service (In Person) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | $80 employment / $55 practicum / $20 volunteer |
| Processing Time | 15 minutes | 5–10 business days (EPS estimate) |
| Availability | 24/7, any device | Online, or in person at the PIC Section office |
| Appointment Required | No | Not published |
| Physical Visit | No — fully online | Not for an online application; PIC Section office only, not divisional stations |
| Database | RCMP CPIC | RCMP CPIC + EPS local records |
| Result Format | Digital PDF by email | Official letter (mail or pickup) |
| Accepted by Employers | Yes — most Edmonton employers | Yes |
Get your Edmonton criminal record check in 15 minutes — no appointment needed.
Accepted by Alberta Health Services, Edmonton employers, and volunteer organizations across the Capital Region.
Edmonton's economy spans energy, healthcare, government, and education. Background checks are standard across all major sectors in the Capital Region.
Edmonton is the gateway to Alberta's oil sands and a major hub for energy companies. Imperial Oil, Suncor's refinery operations, and numerous oilfield service companies are based in the Edmonton region. Criminal record checks are required for field workers, plant operators, and anyone requiring site access badges. Many upstream operators and pipeline companies mandate pre-employment screening as an industry standard.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Edmonton's largest employer, operating the Royal Alexandra Hospital, University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children's Hospital, and dozens of community health centres. AHS requires criminal record checks for all staff. The College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) and College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) require checks for professional registration.
As Alberta's capital city, Edmonton is home to the Alberta Legislature, provincial government ministries, and major federal agencies. The Government of Alberta, City of Edmonton, and RCMP K Division (headquartered in Edmonton) all require criminal record checks for employees. Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, and Edmonton Transit also mandate screening.
Edmonton Public Schools (EPSB) and Edmonton Catholic Schools require criminal record checks and vulnerable sector screening for all staff, substitute teachers, and regular volunteers. The University of Alberta — one of Canada's top research universities — requires checks for student placements in nursing, education, social work, and pharmacy. MacEwan University and NAIT also mandate screening for clinical and practicum programs.
Edmonton's construction sector is driven by industrial projects, residential development, and infrastructure (LRT expansion, Yellowhead Trail freeway conversion). General contractors and project owners require background checks for tradespeople with unsupervised site access. The Construction Owners Association of Alberta (COAA) promotes pre-employment screening as an industry best practice.
Edmonton's location as a major distribution hub means thousands of trucking, warehousing, and logistics jobs require background checks. Edmonton International Airport (YEG) requires Transport Canada security clearances for restricted area access. Trucking companies operating under federal jurisdiction require criminal record checks for commercial drivers.
Hiring across the Edmonton Capital Region? SafeHire offers bulk ordering for Edmonton businesses of all sizes.
Order checks for multiple employees across the Edmonton region at once. Each applicant receives a secure link to complete their own application.
Track all employee checks from one portal. Download results, get notifications, and maintain compliance records for Alberta's regulated industries.
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Answers to the most common Edmonton-specific questions about criminal record checks.
You can get a criminal record check in Edmonton online through SafeHire (results in 15 minutes, $64.99) or in person through the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). EPS accepts applications online through their BackCheck portal. The online check through SafeHire searches the same RCMP CPIC database and is accepted by most Edmonton employers.
Yes. Edmonton Police Service calls it a Police Information Check and prices it by purpose: $80 for employment, $55 for post-secondary placements and practicums, and $20 for volunteers, with a $25 fingerprinting fee for vulnerable sector checks that is waived for volunteers. Edmonton Police says checks are currently processed within 5 to 10 business days. Applications are taken online or in person at the Police Information Check Section office, not at divisional stations. For faster standard results, SafeHire provides the same CPIC database search in 15 minutes.
Yes. Alberta Health Services (AHS) requires criminal record checks for all employees in the Edmonton zone, including clinical staff, administrative personnel, and contractors. AHS is Edmonton's largest employer. Checks must typically be renewed periodically, and some positions working with vulnerable populations require a vulnerable sector check.
Most Edmonton employers require a standard criminal record check (CPIC name-based search). This is what SafeHire provides online. Oil and gas companies, healthcare organizations, and government agencies may have additional requirements. Positions working with children, the elderly, or vulnerable adults require a vulnerable sector check through Edmonton Police Service.
Yes. SafeHire's online criminal record check searches the same RCMP CPIC database as Edmonton Police Service and is accepted by the majority of Edmonton employers for standard employment screening. If a vulnerable sector check is specifically required, that must be obtained through Edmonton Police Service.
For more information about criminal record checks across Alberta, visit the Alberta provincial page. Checks are also available in Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge. See also: Police Check Canada | What Is a CPIC Check?
Edmonton residents get their check from the Edmonton Police Service, which calls it a Police Information Check and prices it by purpose: $80 for employment, $55 for post-secondary placements and practicums, and $20 for volunteers. Edmonton Police says checks are currently being processed within 5 to 10 business days. In-person applications are taken only at the Police Information Check Section office, not at divisional stations, and there is no on-the-spot processing — in-person results come back by mail, while online results appear in your account.
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | Edmonton Police Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | Priced by purpose and GST exempt: $80 for employment, immigration, travel or visa, housing, dayhome, adoption or kinship, security guard, locksmith or private investigator, and record suspension local records checks; $55 for post-secondary, practicums and job-related experience; and $20 for volunteers. A vulnerable sector check adds a $25 fingerprinting fee, which is waived for volunteers. Payment is by cash, debit, credit or cheque/money order. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | Edmonton Police says police information checks are currently being processed within 5 to 10 business days. There is no on-the-spot processing service. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | Online through the Edmonton Police Service application system, which Edmonton Police recommends as the fastest and most convenient method, or in person at the Police Information Check Section office. Divisional stations do not take applications. |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | Youth applicants aged 12 to 17 are accepted. Anyone applying for a vulnerable sector check must provide proof of residency — a driver's licence, a recent utility, electricity, gas or telephone bill, bank statement, property rental agreement or insurance document dated within the last 90 days. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Two pieces of identification. One must be valid government-issued photo identification such as a driver's licence, passport, Nexus card, Permanent Residence Card or Indian/Metis Status Card; the second can be any identification showing your full name. Expired identification cannot be accepted. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Offered for a position of trust or authority over children under 18, the elderly or the disabled. Applicants must provide proof of residency dated within the last 90 days. The vulnerable sector fingerprinting fee is $25 and is waived for volunteers. Edmonton Police does not publish a processing time for vulnerable sector checks specifically. |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Online applicants get their results electronically, available in the account for 31 days from completion, so the certificate must be saved locally before it expires. In-person applicants receive their results in the mail. |
Edmonton Police Service details from Edmonton Police Service — Police Information Check Section and Edmonton Police Service — PICS Fees and Edmonton Police Service — Vulnerable Sector Checks and Edmonton Police Service — Submitting a Police Information Check, checked September 2026. Fees and times change — confirm with the police service before you apply there.
Ask whoever requested the check which type they need before you order. The difference matters: an online check is a standard criminal record check, and some roles in Alberta require a vulnerable sector check that only the police can do.
SafeHire can’t issue a vulnerable sector check, and neither can any other online provider. It has to come from Edmonton Police Service. Here is what they require.
Offered for a position of trust or authority over children under 18, the elderly or the disabled. Applicants must provide proof of residency dated within the last 90 days. The vulnerable sector fingerprinting fee is $25 and is waived for volunteers. Edmonton Police does not publish a processing time for vulnerable sector checks specifically.
From Edmonton Police Service, checked September 2026. Confirm before you apply.
Not sure which one you need? Compare a vulnerable sector check with a standard criminal record check.
The Edmonton Police Service prices the check by purpose: $80 for employment, immigration, housing, adoption and several other categories, $55 for post-secondary placements and practicums, and $20 for volunteers. A vulnerable sector check adds a $25 fingerprinting fee, waived for volunteers.
Edmonton Police says checks are currently being processed within 5 to 10 business days, and that there is no on-the-spot processing service.
Yes, and Edmonton Police recommends it as the fastest and most convenient method. In-person applications are taken only at the Police Information Check Section office, not at divisional stations.
Online applicants get results electronically, available in the account for 31 days from completion, so save the certificate before it expires. In-person applicants receive their results by mail.
Most criminal record checks for Edmonton residents are completed within 15 minutes during business hours. Some checks may take up to 24 hours depending on database availability. Rush service is available for priority processing.
Standard criminal record checks are priced competitively. Rush service is available for an additional $10. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. See our pricing page for current rates.
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.
Yes. Our criminal record checks are conducted by Bridgewater Police Service using the CPIC database and are accepted by employers, landlords, and organizations across Edmonton, Alberta, and all of Canada.
The check shows any convictions without pardons as of the search date. It does not include juvenile records, pardoned convictions, absolute or conditional discharges, or outstanding charges that haven't resulted in conviction.
Edmonton employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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