Criminal Record Check in NL (Newfoundland and Labrador) Online!

Please note that each check is good for only one organization.

Before requesting a police record check, first discuss with your employer which type they require. There are two common types of criminal record checks in NL:

Criminal Records Screening Certificate

This is a basic background check for applicants looking to work or volunteer for an employer or organization. This is not a Vulnerable Sector Check, which is a type of background check needed for a role working with children or vulnerable adults.

A Criminal Record Screening Certificate includes criminal convictions from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and/or local databases, summary convictions, for five years when identified, and findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act within the applicable disclosure period.

Vulnerable Sector Check

A VSC is for candidates looking to work or volunteer with vulnerable persons, who are defined as a person who, because of their age, a disability, or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent, are in a position of dependence on others or are otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by the person(s) in a position of authority or trust to them.

In addition to the information provided in a Criminal Record Screening Certificate, a VSC also determines if the applicant has been convicted of a sexual offence listed in the schedule of the Criminal Records Act and has been pardoned.

Here is a general guideline on what types of occupations may ask for a criminal record check in NL and which kind. This list isn’t meant to be exhaustive since different employers will ask for different criminal record checks, so be sure to confirm with them before making your request.

Criminal Record Screening Certificate

• Accountant/bookkeeper
• Adoption (must be fingerprinted)
• Bank teller
• Hospitality (bars/restaurants/hotels)
• Immigration/work visa
• Labourer/trades
• Landlord/superintendent
• Lawyer/notary
• Name change
• Office staff
• Personal (not available in BC)
• Professional licensing
• Retail clerk
• Security guard
• Students (for school placements)
• Tenant for rental property
• Truck driver
• Volunteer

Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

• Big Brother/Big Sister
• Clinical psychologist
• Dentist
• Doctor/nurse
• Driving instructor
• Foster parents
• Massage therapist/chiropractor
• Minor sporting coach
• Police officer
• Residential/retirement home caregiver
• School bus driver
• Scout leader
• Social worker
• Taxi driver
• Teacher
• Youth care worker

If you are seeking a Criminal Record Screening Certificate, then simply fill out our user-friendly online application.

• First, fill in personal information such as legal names, contact information, birthday, and place of birth.
• Second, enter your payment details using our secure methods.
• Third, wait just fifteen minutes, and your results will arrive via email.

How does Triton conduct a criminal record check in NL?

Using our contacts with RCMP and local NL police services, we can thoroughly search databases for the necessary information.

What payment methods do you accept when purchasing a criminal record check in NL?

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Will you protect my privacy?

We maintain all information retrieved during the criminal record check process in confidential, secure files that are accessible on a strictly need-to-know basis. You can learn more about our privacy policy here.

Why don’t you offer vulnerable sector checks?

This is in accordance with RCMP guidelines, which Triton follows without exception. You can learn more about RCMP policy here.

Why use Triton to purchase a criminal record check in NL?

Because police services are so busy, the background check process can often take days. For example, if you’re looking for a criminal record check in St. John’s, the average processing time at the local station can be up to fifteen business days.

Triton has the dedicated resources to complete your check within minutes. And because we follow RCMP guidelines, your information is safe and secure.