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No need to visit a police station or wait in line. Complete your criminal record check from anywhere in Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay residents receive results within 15 minutes during business hours.
Many Thunder Bay employers require background checks for new hires, especially in healthcare, education, finance, and security sectors.
Schools, sports organizations, and non-profits in Thunder Bay often require criminal record checks for volunteers working with vulnerable populations.
Landlords in Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay. An online name-based check like ours does not meet that requirement.
Many Thunder Bay residents order checks for their own peace of mind or to maintain personal records.
Thunder Bay residents get police record checks from the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS). It offers a Level 1 Criminal Record Check, a Level 2 Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check and a Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check, costing $60 plus tax, or $25 plus tax for volunteers. You apply online (in-person applications are still accepted), and results are emailed. Jobs with trust or authority over vulnerable people need the TBPS Vulnerable Sector Check, which only your local police service can do. The TBPS Criminal Records Office is at 1200 Balmoral Street. It is open Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on Thursday and Friday it takes pre-booked fingerprint appointments only.
| Comparison | SafeHire (online) | Thunder Bay Police Service |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $64.99 | $60 plus tax (all purpose) or $25 plus tax (volunteer), payable only by Visa, Mastercard or Amex. Fingerprinting, if required, is $58.90 total (all purpose) or $33.90 total (volunteer). Any separate online portal fee is not published by Thunder Bay Police Service. |
| Turnaround | Most results in 15 minutes | Not published by Thunder Bay Police Service. |
| How to apply | Online, 24/7, from any device | Online through the TBPS portal run by Triton Canada (help line 1-844-874-8667). In-person applications are still accepted at the Criminal Records Office, 1200 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay (Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday for pre-booked fingerprint appointments only), but TBPS says these will eventually be considered case by case only. |
| Who can apply | Anyone living in Canada | People who live in Thunder Bay Police Service's jurisdiction and sign the consent forms. A vulnerable sector check can only be done by the police agency where you live. Applicants under 18 are served only for government employment or volunteer positions. |
| ID | Government photo ID, verified with your phone camera | Not published by Thunder Bay Police Service. |
| Vulnerable sector check | Not available — see below | Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check, at the same $60 plus tax (or $25 plus tax for volunteers), only for roles with trust or authority over vulnerable people. Fingerprints may be required if your gender and date of birth match a pardoned sex offender record. Apply on a computer, not a mobile device, or the result will be a Level 1 check with no refund. Broad Record Checks are not currently accepted. |
| Result | PDF emailed to you | Emailed to the address you provide; no hard copies. TBPS recommends opening the results with current Adobe Reader on a computer. |
Thunder Bay Police Service details from Thunder Bay Police Service — Criminal Records Checks and Thunder Bay Police Service — Police Record Check Applicant Fact Sheet (PDF), 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 Thunder Bay Police Service. Here is what they require.
Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check, at the same $60 plus tax (or $25 plus tax for volunteers), only for roles with trust or authority over vulnerable people. Fingerprints may be required if your gender and date of birth match a pardoned sex offender record. Apply on a computer, not a mobile device, or the result will be a Level 1 check with no refund. Broad Record Checks are not currently accepted.
From Thunder Bay 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.
Thunder Bay Police Service charges $60 plus tax for an all-purpose police record check, or $25 plus tax for volunteers, payable only by Visa, Mastercard or Amex. If fingerprints are needed, they cost $58.90 total (all purpose) or $33.90 total (volunteer). SafeHire's standard criminal record check costs $64.99, or $10 more for rush service.
Thunder Bay Police Service does not publish a processing time. Results are emailed rather than printed. SafeHire returns most results in about 15 minutes.
TBPS does checks for people who live in its jurisdiction, and says a vulnerable sector check can only be done by the police agency where you live. Applicants under 18 are served only for government positions. SafeHire is online, available 24/7 to anyone living in Canada.
If your job or volunteer role gives you trust or authority over children or other vulnerable people, you need the TBPS Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check, which may require fingerprints. TBPS says to apply for it on a computer, not a mobile device. SafeHire provides a standard criminal record check only, not a vulnerable sector check.
Most criminal record checks for Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay, 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.
Thunder Bay employers across various industries require background checks. Find requirements specific to your field.
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