RCMP-Accredited · International Fingerprinting
🇬🇧 RCMP Criminal Record Check — United Kingdom
Living in United Kingdom and need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check? Canada Fingerprinting Agency is RCMP-accredited — we digitize your fingerprint card and submit electronically to the RCMP from anywhere in the world.
Why People in United Kingdom Need a Canadian RCMP Certificate
People living in the United Kingdom need an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check for UK Skilled Worker visa applications, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), British citizenship applications, employment requiring disclosure of foreign criminal history, and professional licensing with UK regulatory bodies.
Common Uses:
- UK Skilled Worker Visa applications
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- British citizenship applications
- UK employment requiring international background checks
- Professional licensing and regulatory body requirements
- International adoption processes
RCMP Processing Times
No Criminal Record Found
5–10 business days
Criminal Record Found
120+ business days
Estimates provided by the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation number after submission.
Payment Methods
Email Transfer • Credit Card • WeChat Pay • Alipay
Getting Fingerprinted in United Kingdom
📍 Where to Get Fingerprinted in United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, RCMP-accepted fingerprints are taken at local police stations through each force’s fingerprinting service. Most UK police forces offer an online booking system for fingerprinting appointments.
London
Metropolitan Police Service
📍 109 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7LP
🌐 www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/fp/af/your-fingerprints/?stepid=1-1-1&rid=5
Bristol
Avon and Somerset Police
📍 Valley Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8QJ
🌐 www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/request/fingerprinting-services/book-a-fingerprint-appointment/
Step-by-Step Process
Contact Us
Email us to receive the complete Application Forms & Instructions package — including the document checklist and required forms for clients in United Kingdom.
Get Fingerprinted
Have your fingerprints taken by an accepted agency in United Kingdom using Live Scan or ink and roll method.
Submit Scanned Copies
Email scanned copies of all documents for verification. We review everything and send you an invoice.
Pay & Mail Originals
Pay by Email Transfer, Credit Card, WeChat Pay, or Alipay. Then mail all original documents to our Edmonton office.
We Submit to RCMP
We digitize your fingerprint card using certified card scan technology and submit electronically to the RCMP. You receive a DCN confirmation number.
Receive Your Certificate
The RCMP issues your certificate, mailed to you or a designated third party anywhere in the world. Optional: we forward it by international courier.
Download the Application Package
Enter your name and email to receive the complete Fingerprints Card Scanning Application Forms and Instructions — including the document checklist for applicants in United Kingdom.
International Fingerprinting Application Package
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Have Questions?
Our team is ready to help anyone in United Kingdom through every step of the process.
Getting Your Canadian RCMP Check from United Kingdom
Applicants based in the United Kingdom regularly need an RCMP criminal record check for Canadian immigration and related programs. Canada Fingerprinting Agency takes care of the fingerprint submission and RCMP certification so you can complete it remotely from United Kingdom.
The process from United Kingdom, step by step
- Get fingerprinted locally. Have ink-and-roll fingerprints taken on the RCMP’s C-216C fingerprint form by a local provider in United Kingdom.
- Send them to us. Mail or courier your completed fingerprint card to Canada Fingerprinting Agency in Canada.
- We submit to the RCMP. We forward your prints to the RCMP’s national repository for a certified, fingerprint-based criminal record check.
- Receive certified results. Your official RCMP results are returned to you in United Kingdom.
Why applicants in United Kingdom need an RCMP check
People in United Kingdom most often request an RCMP criminal record check for Canadian immigration (Express Entry or permanent residence), citizenship, work or study permits, or professional licensing — cases where Canadian authorities require a fingerprint-based police certificate rather than a local one.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get an RCMP criminal record check while living in United Kingdom?
Yes. You do not need to travel to Canada — fingerprints taken in United Kingdom can be submitted to the RCMP through Canada Fingerprinting Agency.
Is a local United Kingdom police certificate the same as an RCMP check?
No. A local certificate is issued by United Kingdom’s own authorities, while an RCMP criminal record check comes from Canada’s national police database — Canadian programs usually require the RCMP version specifically.
How long does it take from United Kingdom?
Total time depends on RCMP processing plus shipping to and from United Kingdom. Contact us for a current estimate for your location.