If you reside in India and require an RCMP Criminal Record Check from India, you certainly will not be the only one. Every year, many people from major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad require this document for Canadian immigration applications, permanent residency, study permits, work permits, employment requirements, and international visa procedures.
Applying from India involves specific submission requirements that can be confusing if you are unfamiliar with the process. This guide explains the procedure clearly, including how Globeia India coordinates ink fingerprint collection for RCMP Criminal Record Check and submission procedures through Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada.
An RCMP Criminal Record Check is an official verification conducted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police against Canada’s National Repository of Criminal Records. The RCMP independently processes the fingerprint submission and issues the official result.
An RCMP Criminal Record Check is commonly required for Canadian immigration applications, permanent residency, citizenship, employment requirements, adoption procedures, and certain international visa processes.
The check is fingerprint-based. This means a simple name search is not enough. Your fingerprints must be captured on the C-216C fingerprint form or equivalent fingerprint card accepted for RCMP submissions.
The RCMP does not accept fingerprint submissions directly from individuals outside Canada. Applicants residing in India must have their ink fingerprint forms mailed or couriered to an RCMP-accredited company in Canada for digitization and electronic submission to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
This is the key requirement that applies to every applicant in India: your fingerprints must reach a Canadian RCMP-accredited company before they can be processed.
Globeia India coordinates ink fingerprint collection in India, while Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, handles fingerprint digitization and electronic submission to the RCMP as the accredited entity.
Step 1: Confirm Which Type of Check You Need
Depending on your requirement, there are two types of checks you may be asked to provide- a fingerprint-based Criminal Record Check or a Name Based Check . A name based check uses personal details such as your name and date of birth and may be suitable for limited screening purposes within Canada. A fingerprint-based RCMP Criminal Record Check uses fingerprints to confirm identity and is required for immigration applications, permanent residency, citizenship, work permits, and official international procedures.
Before beginning the process, confirm with the requesting authority which type of check is required for your application.
Step 2: Get Your Ink Fingerprints Collected in India
Your fingerprints must be collected in black ink on fingerprint cards accepted for RCMP submissions. Globeia India coordinates mobile ink fingerprint collection appointments through trained associates at your preferred location.
During the appointment, trained Globeia associates verify your identity, collect your fingerprints, and assist with the required documentation for submission procedures.
Fingerprint quality is important. Smudged, unclear, or incomplete fingerprints may result in delays or rejection by the RCMP.
Step 3: Complete Your Application and Documentation
Globeia India coordinates application procedures with Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, which is accredited and certified by the RCMP to take and submit fingerprint verification requests to the RCMP.
Applicants are required to complete the submission forms, provide the required identification documents, and review the necessary consent documentation before the fingerprint submission process begins.
For RCMP submissions, applicants must provide:
Step 4: Fingerprint Submission to the RCMP
Once the ink fingerprint forms and supporting documents are received by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, the fingerprints are digitized and electronically submitted to the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS).
The RCMP independently reviews and processes the submission against Canada’s National Repository of Criminal Records.
Step 5: Receive Your RCMP Criminal Record Check Result
Once the RCMP completes its verification process, the official RCMP Criminal Record Check is issued directly by the RCMP.
RCMP processing times range from 3 to 120 days and are determined entirely by the RCMP based on application volume and individual circumstances. Mailing and courier time are additional.
If the result is being sent to a third party, such as an employer, immigration representative, or government authority, a signed third-party waiver consent form may be required before submission.
Getting an RCMP Criminal Record Check from India involves more moving parts than most applicants expect and Globeia India is built to manage every one of them.
It starts before the associate even arrives. Applicants complete Globeia India's secure SmartForm online and undergo Face ID verification. This step digitally confirms their identity before any fingerprint collection takes place. This step ensures every appointment is tied to a verified individual, adding a layer of security that no other fingerprinting provider in India currently offers.
A trained Globeia India associate then visits your preferred location across India with the correct official fingerprint forms. Ink fingerprints are collected accurately. Reviewed there and then and if any unclear impressions found then fingerprints are retaken immediately before the forms leave your hands.
Every fingerprinting appointment includes Globeia India's exclusive Letter of Identity Verification. This is a document with a unique encrypted QR code certifying that fingerprints were collected following Globeia India's rigorous identity verification protocols. This document is not issued by or affiliated with the RCMP or any government authority.
Once your fingerprints are collected, the original C-216C forms begin their journey to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, the Canadian office authorized for RCMP electronic submissions. There, trained technicians prepare the fingerprints for digital transmission to RCMP CCRTIS. Applicants can monitor key progress milestones through Globeia’s SmartPortal, providing clear visibility from doorstep collection to RCMP submission coordination.
For applicants who also need apostille, authentication, or translation support, Globeia coordinates these through the appropriate government authorities in parallel so your complete documentation package moves forward without unnecessary delays.
Globeia India coordinates ink fingerprint collection appointments in multiple cities across India, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Mumbai, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Patiala and many other locations.
Applicants can schedule fingerprint collection appointments through Globeia SmartPortal for RCMP Criminal Record Check submission procedures.
Globeia India operates under a memorandum of understanding with Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, for the collection of ink fingerprints in India.
If you plan to use your RCMP Criminal Record Check outside Canada, additional authentication requirements may apply depending on the destination country.
Since Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2024, RCMP Criminal Record Check documents may require an apostille for use in Hague Convention member countries.
For countries that are not part of the Hague Convention, authentication and legalization through Global Affairs Canada and the relevant embassy or consulate may be required.
Translation requirements may also apply depending on the requesting authority.
Please note that Globeia does not directly apostille official government documents and does not perform apostille services on behalf of any government authority. All apostille and authentication requests are submitted by our company to the designated competent government authority on your behalf.
RCMP processing times range from 3 to 120 days and are determined entirely by the RCMP based on application volume and individual circumstances.
Courier and mailing timelines are additional and may vary depending on the applicant’s location and delivery method.
If you are residing in India and require an RCMP Criminal Record Check, Globeia India coordinates ink fingerprint collection and submission procedures through Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. From fingerprint collection appointments and documentation guidance to submission coordination and apostille, authentication, and legalization coordination support, applicants receive assistance throughout the application process. The RCMP independently processes fingerprint submissions and issues the official RCMP Criminal Record Check result.
