Criminal Record Checks
The Bathurst Police Force offers criminal record checks and police vulnerable sector checks to City of Bathurst residents. You can apply online or in person.
How to apply
Online
Apply 24 hours a day, without visiting the police station.
The online platform accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards, as well as Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit.
In person
Bathurst Police Force
285 King Avenue
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to noon
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed on holidays
Processing times are the same for online and in-person requests.
Fees and processing times
Fees are the same for online and in-person requests. They are non-refundable and include applicable taxes.
Free for Bathurst volunteers. If you live in Bathurst and need a criminal record check or a police vulnerable sector check to volunteer, apply in person at the police station. Bring a sponsorship letter, dated within the last six months, confirming that you are or will be volunteering.
Criminal Record Check (CRC)
| Purpose | Fee | Estimated processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Employment | $40.00 | About 10 business days |
| Unpaid student | $40.00 | About 10 business days |
| Volunteer | $15.00 | About 10 business days |
| Immigration | $40.00 | About 10 business days |
| Expedited employment | $100.00 | About 2 business days |
| Expedited unpaid student | $100.00 | About 2 business days |
| Expedited volunteer | $100.00 | About 2 business days |
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
You must be 18 or older to apply for this check.
| Purpose | Fee | Estimated processing time |
|---|---|---|
| Employment | $40.00 | About 10 business days |
| Unpaid student | $40.00 | About 10 business days |
| Volunteer | $15.00 | About 10 business days |
| Immigration | $40.00 | About 10 business days |
Processing times are estimates. The Bathurst Police Force strives to meet them, but they are not guaranteed.
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting is by appointment only.
| Purpose | Fee |
|---|---|
| Employment – federal government | $50.00 |
| Employment – non-federal government | $50.00 |
| Immigration or citizenship | $50.00 |
| Record suspension (pardon) | $50.00 |
| Border crossing or visa | $50.00 |
| Vulnerable sector check, if required – employment | $50.00 |
| Vulnerable sector check, if required – volunteer | Fee waived |