Get your criminal record check for Kingston online — no appointment, no trip to the station. Results in 15 minutes or less.
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No need to visit a police station or wait in line. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in Kingston. 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 Ontario 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 Kingston residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many Kingston employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in Kingston often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in Kingston may request a criminal record check as part of the rental application process.
Many professional licensing bodies in Ontario 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 Kingston. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many Kingston residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
Kingston residents get a Police Information Check from Kingston Police, online through its K-PIC tool or in person at headquarters, for $40.00, or $80.00 for expedited service. Standard processing may take several weeks, while expedited checks are offered with a one-business-day target that depends on volume. Roles working with children or vulnerable people may need the police's Vulnerable Sector Check, which can involve RCMP fingerprinting and take longer. In-person applications are taken at Kingston Police Headquarters, 705 Division St, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., holidays excluded.
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | Kingston Police |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | $40.00 for a Police Information Check and $80.00 for an expedited check; a volunteer fee schedule applies with a letter on the organization's letterhead, but its amount is not published by Kingston Police; fingerprinting is $35 plus a $25 RCMP fee, both waived when fingerprints are required for a Vulnerable Sector Check. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | Standard checks may take several weeks (or longer in exceptional cases); expedited checks, available online through Triton from September 15, 2026, target one business day depending on volume, and RCMP fingerprint results for flagged vulnerable sector applicants can take up to 4 weeks or more. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | Online 24/7 through the K-PIC tool on tritoncanada.ca, or in person at Kingston Police Headquarters, 705 Division St, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., holidays excluded. |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | Only current residents of the City of Kingston or the Kingston Police jurisdiction; checks for people living outside city limits will not be completed. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Not published by Kingston Police; online applications must go through its E-ID Verifier process to be processed fully electronically. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Offered (Kingston Police refers to VSC applications); applicants flagged by the RCMP must attend the station for fingerprinting, which is free for a Vulnerable Sector Check, and volunteers must provide a supporting letter; a separate VSC fee is not published by Kingston Police. |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Results are sent to the email address given in the application. |
Kingston Police details from Kingston Police — Background Check and Kingston Police (Triton) — Kingston Background Check Eligibility and Kingston Police — Fingerprinting and Government of Ontario — Police record checks, 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 Ontario 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 Kingston Police. Here is what they require.
Offered (Kingston Police refers to VSC applications); applicants flagged by the RCMP must attend the station for fingerprinting, which is free for a Vulnerable Sector Check, and volunteers must provide a supporting letter; a separate VSC fee is not published by Kingston Police.
From Kingston 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.
Kingston Police charges $40.00 for a Police Information Check and $80.00 for an expedited check. Volunteers can apply under a volunteer fee schedule with a letter from their organization. SafeHire's online criminal record check costs $64.99, with rush service $10 more.
Kingston Police says standard checks may take several weeks, or longer in exceptional cases. Expedited checks aim for one business day but depend on volume, and vulnerable sector applicants flagged for fingerprinting can wait up to 4 weeks or more for RCMP results. Most SafeHire results come back in about 15 minutes.
No. Kingston Police says you must currently live within the City of Kingston or its jurisdiction, and checks for people living outside city limits will not be completed. SafeHire is available online 24/7 to anyone living in Canada for a standard criminal record check.
Work or volunteering in a position of trust or authority over children or vulnerable people may require a Vulnerable Sector Check, which in Ontario must be completed by your local police service. Ontario child care centres, long-term care homes and school boards are required to collect vulnerable sector checks for many roles. SafeHire provides a standard RCMP CPIC criminal record check conducted by Bridgewater Police Service and is not a vulnerable sector check.
Most criminal record checks for Kingston 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 Kingston, Ontario, 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.
Kingston employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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