Criminal Record Checks

The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) provides Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks for people who live within the city of Saskatoon. There are two options to apply: online or in-person.

• How to Apply
• Before you Apply
• What you need to Apply
• Volunteer Applications
• Vulnerable Sector Checks
• FAQ

How to Apply

Apply Online

Applying Online is recommended for most applicants to help save time, increase accessibility and avoid line-ups.

Online applications include a third-party processing fee of $9.95. This fee is charged for use of the online application system.

Please note: Online record checks may not be suitable for everyone. Review the information below before applying to make sure this is the right option for you.

Apply Online

Apply In Person

You may also apply in person at the SPS Criminal Record Check Office.

Location:
76 25th St E
Saskatoon, SK

Hours:
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed weekends and statutory holidays

No appointment required.

To join the Criminal Record Check lineup remotely before attending in person, please visit the Service Centre - Lobby Management Service page.

Before you Apply

Who Can Apply Through SPS?

You must be a current resident of the City of Saskatoon to apply through the Saskatoon Police Service.

You will be required to provide proof of your Saskatoon address, such as:

• Driver’s licence;
• Bank statement;
• Utility bill; or
• Other document showing your current address.

If you live outside Saskatoon city limits, including Rural Routes, your Criminal Record Check must be completed by the police agency responsible for the area where you live:

RR 1, 2, 3, 4, 7: Warman RCMP, Delisle RCMP, or Martensville RCMP

RR 5, 6, 8, 9: Saskatoon RCMP

What You Need to Apply In Person

Before attending in person, please make sure you have the following:

1. Completed Application Form
   • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check Application
2. Two Pieces of Government-Issued Identification
   • One piece of ID must include your photo (e.g. driver’s licence or passport)
   • Both pieces of ID must have the same last name
   • Photocopies or pictures of ID are not accepted.
3. Payment can be made by cash, Interact, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express
   • The following fees apply for in-person applications
     • CRC without a Vulnerable Sector Check - $45
     • CRC with a Vulnerable Sector Check - $75

Volunteer Applications

If you are applying for a Criminal Record Check for a volunteer position, you must provide a volunteer letter from the organization. The letter must:

• Be on the organization’s original letterhead;
• Include an original signature from an organization representative;
• Be dated within the last three months;
• Include the applicant’s name; and
• Describe the applicant’s volunteer duties.

If you do not provide the required volunteer letter, the regular application fee will apply.

If a Vulnerable Sector Check is required, the letter must also explain how the applicant’s duties qualify for a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Vulnerable Sector Checks

A Vulnerable Sector Check may be required if your employment or volunteer role places you in a position of trust or authority over vulnerable people, including:

• children;
• seniors; or
• people with disabilities.

The SPS requires a letter from the employer or organization explaining why the position requires a Vulnerable Sector Check.

A Vulnerable Sector Check can only be completed for a specific position. The position must meet the legal requirement of placing the applicant in a position of trust or authority over a child or vulnerable person.

If the position does not meet the legal requirements, the SPS cannot conduct a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Some Vulnerable Sector Checks may require fingerprints to be submitted to Ottawa.

If fingerprints are required, this service is available only during regular office hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.