Get your criminal record check for London 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 London. 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 London residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many London employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in London often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in London 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 London. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many London residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
London Police Service handles police record checks for City of London residents, and applications are submitted online. A Criminal Record Check or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check costs $74 and a Vulnerable Sector Check $65 for employment, and the online portal estimates 2 to 4 weeks. People working in a position of trust with vulnerable people need the police's Vulnerable Sector Check, which SafeHire does not provide. The Records Screening Unit is open by appointment only, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (519-661-5255).
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | London Police Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | Criminal Record Check $74, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check $74, Vulnerable Sector Check $65 (fees effective January 1, 2026); volunteer CRC and CRJMC are free but online volunteer applications pay a $9.95 plus tax third-party fee; volunteer VSC $28; RCMP fingerprints $36. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | The online portal states checks are being processed within 2 to 4 weeks of submission; mailed results can take an extra 5 to 7 days; there is no rush service. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | Online through the London Police Service portal on policesolutions.ca; in person by appointment only (call 519-661-5255), and only for volunteers applying for a CRC or CRJMC who want to avoid the online fee or for those unable to apply online; the Records Screening Unit is open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | You must live within the City of London when you apply; if not, go to the police in the area where you live; students qualify only during the school year with proof of a London address; under-18s only for government agencies; people outside Canada apply to the RCMP with fingerprints. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Two pieces of valid government-issued ID, one showing full name, date of birth, photo and signature, plus proof of London address (such as a utility bill or rental agreement) if it is not on the ID. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Offered only to London residents in a position of trust or authority with vulnerable people; $65 for employment and $28 for volunteers with a volunteer letter on agency letterhead; some applicants must be fingerprinted; online only (in-person volunteer option does not apply to VSC). |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Results are uploaded to your online account and you are emailed a link and PIN to download a PDF within 31 days; the results page has a QR code active for 90 days so employers can verify it; some results are still mailed. |
London Police Service details from London Police Service — Record Checks and London Police Service — LPS Fee Update (effective January 1, 2026) and London Police Service — Level 1: Criminal Record Checks (CRC) and London Police Service — Level 2: Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) and London Police Service — Level 3: Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and London Police Service online portal (policesolutions.ca) — Home and London Police Service online portal — Fee Schedule and Ontario e-Laws — O. Reg. 246/22 (Fixing Long-Term Care Act), s. 252 and Ontario e-Laws — O. Reg. 166/11 (Retirement Homes Act), s. 13 and Ontario e-Laws — O. Reg. 137/15 (Child Care and Early Years Act), ss. 59-60, 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 London Police Service. Here is what they require.
Offered only to London residents in a position of trust or authority with vulnerable people; $65 for employment and $28 for volunteers with a volunteer letter on agency letterhead; some applicants must be fingerprinted; online only (in-person volunteer option does not apply to VSC).
From London 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.
London Police Service charges $74 for a Criminal Record Check or a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check and $65 for a Vulnerable Sector Check. Volunteer CRC and CRJMC checks are free, but online volunteer applications pay a $9.95 plus tax third-party fee, and a volunteer VSC is $28. SafeHire offers a standard criminal record check online for $64.99 (rush service $10 more), with most results in about 15 minutes; it is an RCMP CPIC national database search conducted by Bridgewater Police Service, available 24/7 to anyone living in Canada.
The London Police Service online portal says it is currently processing record checks within 2 to 4 weeks of submission, and results that must be mailed can take another 5 to 7 days. There is no rush service. SafeHire returns most standard criminal record check results in about 15 minutes.
No. You must live within the City of London when you apply; otherwise London Police Service says to go to the local police station where you live. Students qualify only during the school year with proof of a London address. SafeHire's online standard check is available to anyone living in Canada.
London Police Service says positions such as teachers, nurses, doctors, early childhood educators and long-term care employees require its Vulnerable Sector Check, which costs $65 for employment and may require fingerprints. SafeHire's check is a standard criminal record check, not a vulnerable sector check.
Most criminal record checks for London 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 London, 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.
London employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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