If you have been free of criminal convictions for a specified period, you may apply for a record suspension (formerly Pardon Application) from the Parole Board of Canada. As part of the process, you will also apply for a Local Police Records Check from WRPS. Fingerprinting for the initial Record Suspension Application is unavailable through the Waterloo Regional Police Service.

 

Although some organizations will assist in obtaining a record suspension for an additional fee, the record suspension application process is available for anyone to complete. Using a lawyer or any other representative will not accelerate obtaining a record suspension. 

 

To start the record suspension process, visit the Parole Board of Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Parole Board of Canada charges their own fee, which you will submit directly to them with your application.  Additional fees may apply for the various steps from other organizations.  The Waterloo Regional Police Service charges $40 for the Local Police Records Check portion of the process. 

A Local Police Records Check is processed in approximately three months.

You may apply by mailing us a complete package that includes:

 

  • The RCMP Local Police Records Check Form

  • A money order or certified cheque for $40, payable to the Waterloo Regional Police Service. 

  • A legible photocopy of two pieces of acceptable identification.

  • A return mailing address.    

Mail to: 

 

Waterloo Regional Police Service Record Check Unit 

P.O. Box 3070 200 Maple Grove Road 

Cambridge , ON  

N3H 5M1