Criminal Record Checks

St. Albert RCMP are receiving an increase in inquiries related to Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Checks.

• Basic Criminal Record Checks can be completed for non-residents.
• Vulnerable Sector Checks cannot be completed for non-residents.

Criminal Record Checks

A Criminal Record Check is a name-based query that verifies whether an individual has a criminal record. When attending the detachment for a Criminal Record Check, you must bring with you two pieces of ID, one of which must be a government-issued picture ID that has not expired, with your name, date of birth & signature on it. If your ID does not state your physical address on it, you will also need to bring something verifying where you live, such as a current utility bill in your name.

If you have resided outside of our jurisdiction within the past 5 years, we will need to contact the police service for that municipality to request they check their databases as well – this often takes longer than 2 business days, so in those instances, we will call you when your Criminal Record Check is ready for pick up.

Associated Costs

Payment for this service can be made by cash, credit card or debit.

Criminal Record Checks for volunteer positions may have the fee waived if the applicant is volunteering in the City of St. Albert.  However, the letter provided by the organization must be on their letterhead and have the following information:

• Applicant’s name
• Verification that the applicant is volunteering and will not receive any remuneration or consideration for their work
• The name and title of the person requiring the check
• Full agency address and phone number

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Related Pages

Vulnerable Sector (VS) Checks ›

Volunteer Opportunities ›