The process used for a background check for adoption requires that we take your fingerprints. The RCMP website can provide you with more information about adoption
Fingerprinting
***The Record Check and Freedom of Information office is open by appointment only. If you have been notified by London Police that you require fingerprints as part of your application, please book an appointment online to have your fingerprints taken at London Police Headquarters. Please note that we do NOT offer fingerprint services for the general public upon request. This is only completed when deemed necessary by London Police during the record check process***
You may be required to provide fingerprints as part of your record check application. To be fingerprinted, you will need to show us two pieces of government issued ID (one with a photo), such as a driver's license or a passport.
When you provide fingerprints for a record check, they are used for that application specifically and will not be stored for future purposes (as per RCMP policy).
When will you take my fingerprints?
Your name and date of birth match to an existing criminal record and we must fingerprint you to see if the criminal record belongs to you or someone else.
Your criminal record does match the information you provided
If you have a criminal record, you must declare this during the application process. If you fail to disclose your criminal record or declare it inaccurately, you will be required to provide fingerprints.
Inconclusive vulnerable sector search
The vulnerable sector search is a check to see if your name, date of birth and gender or your gender and date of birth match to a suspended (pardoned) criminal record. If there is a match we must fingerprint you to see if the record belongs to you or to someone else. We must do this even if you have never been convicted of a criminal offence.
Where do I go for fingerprints?
London Police Headquarters
601 Dundas St
London, Ontario
Fingerprints required for your London Police record check are currently available by appointment only (walk-ins are not accepted at this time).
If you have been notified that you require fingerprints, please call 519-661-5255 to book an appointment.
You will need to bring:
- Valid government issued photo identification
- Volunteer letter if applicable
Fees for fingerprints based on purpose
|
Purpose of Fingerprints |
Cost |
|
Employment or unpaid student placement |
$25 |
|
Foster parent or kinship care |
$25 |
|
Adoption |
$25 |
|
Volunteer |
No charge |
The fingerprint fee is payable by:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Debit
- American Express
Cash is not accepted.
Volunteers must have a current volunteer letter on agency letterhead that includes:
- your name
- volunteer position
- what you will do as a volunteer
- signature of an agency official
If you do not have a volunteer letter, you will not be fingerprinted.
Record Checks
Contact Us
T. 519-661-5255
F. 519-645-1908
Inquiries will be responded to within two business days