A record suspension (formerly known as a "pardon") allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated that they are law-abiding citizens for a prescribed number of years, to have their criminal record kept sealed and separate from other criminal records.
The Parole Board of Canada is the official and only federal agency responsible for ordering, refusing to order and revoking record suspensions for convictions under federal acts or other regulations of Canada.
The Government of Canada has made the process affordable and simple enough for anyone to apply without the assistance of any third party. To view the steps and eligibility requirements, go to Applying for a record suspension. You can also access a printable guide here.
Step #4 of the application process is to obtain a local police record check ("LPRC"). You must obtain an LPRC from every police jurisdiction in which you have lived in the past five (5) years. This is NOT the same as a Police Information Check (PIC or PIC with vulnerable sector screening), typically used for employment or volunteer purposes. If you require a PIC/PIC-VS, click here: MHPS PIC
Applying for a Local Police Record Check
All LPRC applications are submitted using our online platform, just like our regular Police Information Checks. Click the link below to get started. You must apply yourself - a third party individual or company cannot complete the consents and ID verification for you.
Apply for a Local Police Record Check (LPRC) |
Fees and Payment
The fee for this application is $75.00 and can be paid during the online process by credit card or some debit cards. It is your responsibility to ensure that you require an LPRC for a Record Suspension. We will not issue refunds for applications made in error.
Processing Times
LPRC requests are processed in the order they are received and deemed to be in good order. Expect processing to take approximately 90 full business days - this is subject to change without notice, pending the volume of requests received. You will receive an email advising that your LPRC is ready for pick up in person (for local applicants) or that it has been mailed (for out of town applicants).
More Information
For more information regarding record suspensions (pardons), you can contact the Parole Board at:
Clemency and Record Suspension Division
Parole Board of Canada
410 Laurier Avenue West, 5th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R1
Toll-free Phone: 1-800-874-2652
Email: suspension@pbc-clcc.gc.ca
For further assistance from MHPS regarding record suspensions, please email police.info@mhps.ca.