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No need to visit a police station or wait in line. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in Surrey. 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 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.
Your criminal record check arrives in your email inbox. Most Surrey residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many Surrey employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in Surrey often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in Surrey may request a criminal record check as part of the rental application process.
Many professional licensing bodies in British Columbia 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 Surrey. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many Surrey residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has been Surrey's police of jurisdiction since November 29, 2024, when it replaced the RCMP, and it now handles Police Information Checks for Surrey residents. Checks are in person only at SPS Headquarters or an open community police office, cost $95.90 ($120.90 if fingerprints are needed), and SPS publishes no turnaround time. People working with children, the elderly or people with disabilities may need a Vulnerable Sector Check, which SPS does with the Police Information Check at no extra cost. Apply at SPS Headquarters, 14355 57 Avenue, or the Whalley/City Centre or Newton community police offices; the Cloverdale, South Surrey and Guildford offices are temporarily closed to the public.
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | Surrey Police Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | $95.90 for a Police Information Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Check if needed); $120.90 when fingerprinting is required for the Vulnerable Sector Check; free for volunteers with a current letter from the agency; a separate $25 federal processing fee may apply. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | Not published by Surrey Police Service; it says it cannot guarantee same-day service and wait times vary. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | In person only: fill in the PIC form and bring it to SPS Headquarters, 14355 57 Avenue (Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.), or the Whalley/City Centre (10720 King George Boulevard) or Newton (7235 137 Street) community police offices (Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.); no appointment needed. |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | Surrey residents only, for paid or volunteer work in Canada (not personal use); non-residents must go to the police in their home community, and people living outside Canada are directed to the RCMP. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Two separate pieces of government-issued ID with matching names, including one photo ID and proof of current Surrey address; BC Care Cards and Social Insurance Cards are not accepted. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Offered with the Police Information Check at no additional cost; fingerprints are required if your gender and date of birth match a pardoned sex offender record ($120.90 total, fingerprints destroyed after 90 days); not done for anyone under 18. |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Not published by Surrey Police Service. |
Surrey Police Service details from Surrey Police Service — Police Information Check and Surrey Police Service — Contact Us (locations and hours) and Surrey Police Service — Surrey Police Service Becomes Police of Jurisdiction for the City of Surrey, 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 British Columbia 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 Surrey Police Service. Here is what they require.
Offered with the Police Information Check at no additional cost; fingerprints are required if your gender and date of birth match a pardoned sex offender record ($120.90 total, fingerprints destroyed after 90 days); not done for anyone under 18.
From Surrey 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.
Surrey Police Service charges $95.90 for a Police Information Check, or $120.90 if fingerprints are needed for the Vulnerable Sector Check, and checks for volunteer positions are free with a current agency letter. A separate $25 federal processing fee may apply. SafeHire's online standard criminal record check costs $64.99, with rush service $10 more.
Surrey Police Service became Surrey's police of jurisdiction on November 29, 2024, replacing the RCMP, and it now takes Police Information Check applications from Surrey residents at its headquarters and open community police offices. SPS does not publish a turnaround time and says it cannot guarantee same-day service. SafeHire's standard check is done online, 24/7, with most results in about 15 minutes.
Surrey Police Service only does checks for Surrey residents; others must go to the police in their home community, and people living outside Canada are directed to the RCMP. SafeHire's online standard criminal record check is available to anyone living in Canada.
If you will work with children or vulnerable adults, you may need the police's Vulnerable Sector Check, which SPS does in person for Surrey residents. Organizations covered by BC's Criminal Records Review Act, such as school boards, childcare facilities and hospitals, must use the provincial Criminal Records Review Program instead, which is separate from any police check. SafeHire provides a standard criminal record check only (an RCMP CPIC search conducted by Bridgewater Police Service), not a vulnerable sector check.
Most criminal record checks for Surrey 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 Surrey, British Columbia, 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.
Surrey employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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