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No need to visit a police station or wait in line. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in Halifax. 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 Nova Scotia 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 Halifax residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many Halifax employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in Halifax often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in Halifax may request a criminal record check as part of the rental application process.
Many professional licensing bodies in Nova Scotia 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 Halifax. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many Halifax residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
Halifax Regional Police processes criminal record checks for anyone with an address in the Halifax Regional Municipality, online or at three locations. A standard check usually takes about 14 days. RCMP detachments in Cole Harbour, Lower Sackville, Tantallon and other parts of the municipality also offer checks. For a standard check, an online check is usually fastest; schools and Nova Scotia Health require the vulnerable sector version from the police.
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | Halifax Regional Police |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | $50 in person. $30 for volunteers (organization must have an agreement with HRP) or students with proof of enrolment. Online: $50 plus a service fee plus tax. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | Usually about 14 days, depending on volume. Vulnerable sector checks about a week, two if fingerprints are needed. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | Online through HRP’s portal, or in person Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. at 1975 Gottingen St (Halifax), 7 Mellor Ave (Dartmouth) or 15 Convoy Run (Bedford) |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | Any address within Halifax Regional Municipality. RCMP detachments also offer checks in their areas. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Two pieces of ID showing a current HRM address; one must be a Nova Scotia driver’s licence or ID card. New residents also need proof of residence. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Available online or in person, with a letter from the organization. Fingerprints only in some cases, at HRP headquarters. |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Issued by Halifax Regional Police |
Halifax Regional Police details from Halifax Regional Police — Criminal record check and RCMP detachments in Nova Scotia, 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 Nova Scotia 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 Halifax Regional Police. Here is what they require.
Available online or in person, with a letter from the organization. Fingerprints only in some cases, at HRP headquarters.
From Halifax Regional Police, checked September 2026. Confirm before you apply.
Not sure which one you need? Compare a vulnerable sector check with a standard criminal record check.
Halifax Regional Police says a criminal record check is usually processed in about 14 days, depending on volume, and a vulnerable sector check in about a week (two if fingerprints are needed). SafeHire returns most standard checks in about 15 minutes.
Halifax Regional Police charges $50 in person, or $30 for eligible volunteers and students. Online applications cost $50 plus a service fee and tax. SafeHire costs $64.99 for a standard check.
Halifax Regional Police accepts applicants with any address in the Halifax Regional Municipality. RCMP detachments — including Cole Harbour, Lower Sackville, Preston, Tantallon and Sheet Harbour — also offer checks for the areas they police.
If you will work or volunteer with children, very likely. It is a separate search run by the Province of Nova Scotia, not a police check. It is free, you apply online, and it takes about 3–4 days. Schools must require it alongside a vulnerable sector check.
Most criminal record checks for Halifax 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 Halifax, Nova Scotia, 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.
Halifax employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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