# Canadian Criminal Record Check

**Basic Canadian Criminal Record Check (CRC)**

A Basic Canadian CRC searches the federal Canadian criminal records database. The check verifies the accuracy of criminal convictions disclosed by the candidate (indictable, hybrid, and summary offences for which a pardon has not been granted. If your candidate has any convictions to disclose, they'll need to provide the name, date, and court location for each conviction. Typically, the date given by a candidate for a conviction must be accurate within two years to be verified. The Basic Canadian Criminal Record Check does not usually contain records for offences committed as a youth (under 18 years of age).

**Enhanced Canadian Criminal Record Check (CRC)**

An Enhanced Canadian CRC includes the results of a standard check, plus searches of additional information sources for broader criminal history information to indicate whether or not your candidate has a criminal history beyond the scope of the Basic check. The Enhanced check searches the CPIC investigative data bank, the Public Safety Portal previously known as the Police Information Portal (PIP), and in some cases, local police indices and/or court registries.

| Database                                      | Standard CRC | Enhanced CRC |
| --------------------------------------------- | ------------ | ------------ |
| **Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC)** | ✓            | ✓            |
| **Police Information Portal (PIP)**           | ⨯            | ✓            |
| **Firearms Interest Police (FIP)**            | ⨯            | ✓            |
| **Niche RMS**                                 | ⨯            | ✓            |

<details>

<summary>Enhanced Canadian CRC PIP Search List</summary>

* Conditional and absolute discharges which have not been removed from the Canadian Police Information Centre system
* Probation information
* Wanted person information
* Accused person information
* Peace bonds
* Judicial orders
* Warrants
* Criminal charges that have been withdrawn
* Dismissed or stayed of proceedings
* Any negative contact with police

</details>

### Availability

This check is available in **Canada** :flag\_ca: and the **US** :flag\_us:

This check is available for a [**quickscreen**](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/faq#what-is-a-quickscreen-and-how-do-i-use-it) :white\_check\_mark:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Canada" %}

| Industry            | Availability | Endpoints                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Human Resources     | Yes          | <ul><li><a href="../../../api-reference/hr#screen-an-applicant-instantly">Quickscreen</a> <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2705">✅</span></li><li><a href="../../../api-reference/hr#invite-an-applicant">Invite</a> <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f4e9">📩</span></li></ul> |
| Property Management | No           | <ul><li>Quickscreen <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="274c">❌</span></li><li>Invite <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="274c">❌</span></li></ul>                                                                                                                                     |
| {% endtab %}        |              |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |

{% tab title="US" %}

| Industry            | Availability | Endpoints                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| ------------------- | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Human Resources     | Yes          | <ul><li><a href="../../../api-reference/hr#screen-an-applicant-instantly">Quickscreen</a> <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="2705">✅</span> </li><li><a href="../../../api-reference/hr#invite-an-applicant">Invite</a> <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="1f4e9">📩</span></li></ul> |
| Property Management | No           | <ul><li>Quickscreen <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="274c">❌</span></li><li>Invite <span data-gb-custom-inline data-tag="emoji" data-code="274c">❌</span></li></ul>                                                                                                                                      |
| {% endtab %}        |              |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| {% endtabs %}       |              |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |

### **Parameters**

#### Request flag

Include one of these flags in the body of your request:

Standard Check: [`request_criminal_record_check`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters/request-flags)&#x20;

Enhanced Check: [`request_enhanced_criminal_record_check`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters/request-flags)&#x20;

#### Invite parameters

To invite an applicant to complete a screen, include this parameter in the body of your request:

* `email`

{% hint style="info" %}
Applicants must go through identity verification to complete a Canadian CRC or an Enhanced Canadian CRC. Make sure to add an [enhanced-identity-verification](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/guides/checks/enhanced-identity-verification "mention") before sending your request.
{% endhint %}

See all available [application-parameters](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters "mention")

#### Quickscreen parameters

To complete a quickscreen, include these parameters in the body of your request:

* &#x20;[`information`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters#information)&#x20;
  * `first_name`
  * `last_name`
  * `date_of_birth`
  * *at least one of:*
    * `birth_city`
    * `birth_province_state` ([ISO province or state code](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/region-codes#provinces-and-states))
    * `birth_country` ([ISO country code](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/region-codes#countries))
  * `gender` (`M`, `F`, or `X`)
  * `phone_number`
  * [`addresses`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters#address) (min 1)
  * `rcmp_consent_given`
* [`position_or_property_location`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters#specialization)&#x20;

You also need your applicant to provide a full conviction history. Share the details through these fields:

* [`information`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters#information)
  * [`convictions`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/application-parameters#conviction)&#x20;
    * `offense`
    * `date_of_sentence`&#x20;
    * `court_location`
    * `description`&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}
When requesting a quickscreen for a Canadian CRC or an Enhanced Canadian CRC, you need to provide us with your applicant's proof of identification.

Add an [enhanced-identity-verification](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/guides/checks/enhanced-identity-verification "mention") to your request to insure its completion.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Make sure to obtain the [proof of consent](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/guides/use-the-api/consent) from your applicant **before** running the quickscreen.
{% endhint %}

#### Example request <a href="#example" id="example"></a>

The following example contains fields for an enhanced criminal record check.

Add an [enhanced identity verification](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/guides/enhanced-identity-verification#quickscreen-parameters) to your request before sending it.

```json
{
    "request_enhanced_criminal_record_check": true,
    "request_enhanced_identity_verification": true,
    "email": "example@certn.co",
    "information": {
        "first_name": "Andrew",
        "last_name": "McLeod",
        "date_of_birth": "1987-03-04",
        "birth_city": "Victoria",
        "birth_province_state": "BC",
        "birth_country": "CA",
        "gender": "M",
        "phone_number": "250-555-5555",
        "addresses": [{
                "address": "4412 King Alfred Court",
                "city": "Victoria",
                "province_state": "BC",
                "country": "CA",
                "current": true
            }
        ],
        "convictions": [{
                "offense": "332",
                "date_of_sentence": "2000-01-01",
                "court_location": "Victoria, BC, Canada",
                "description": "Robbery; Theft over $200"
            }, {
                "offense": "348",
                "date_of_sentence": "2000-01-01",
                "court_location": "Victoria, BC, Canada",
                "description": "Break, enter, and theft"
            }
        ],
        "rcmp_consent_given": true
    },
    "enhanced_identity_verification": {
        "id_country": "CA",
        "id_type": "DRIVING_LICENSE",
        "id_frontside_image": "<base64 encoded image>",
        "id_backside_image": "<base64 encoded image>",
        "face_image": "<base64 encoded image>"
    },
    "position_or_property_location": {
        "address": "Tiffany & Co., 97 Greene St",
        "city": "New York City",
        "county": "New York",
        "province_state": "NY",
        "country": "US",
        "postal_code": "10012",
        "location_type": "Position Location"
    }
}
```

### Report

Report field: [`rcmp_result`](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/report-field-mappings#canadian-criminal-record-check)&#x20;

### **Test data**

Send Canadian CRC requests with the following sets of data on our [demo environment](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/getting-started/demo-account) to retrieve our pre-filled reports.

**Clear results**

| First name | Last name |
| ---------- | --------- |
| Andrew     | McLeod    |

**Records found**

| First name | Last name |
| ---------- | --------- |
| Will       | Nettke    |

### Errors

#### 400 Bad Request <a href="#id-400-bad-request" id="id-400-bad-request"></a>

‌You may receive a `400 Bad Request` if:‌

* You sent a quickscreen request for a Canadian CRC without an [enhanced-identity-verification](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/guides/checks/enhanced-identity-verification "mention").

{% hint style="danger" %}
&#x20;"request\_enhanced\_identity\_verification":  "This field is required."&#x20;
{% endhint %}

* You invited an applicant to complete a Canadian CRC without an [enhanced-identity-verification](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/guides/checks/enhanced-identity-verification "mention").

{% hint style="danger" %}
"non\_field\_errors": "One of identity\_verification or request\_enhanced\_identity\_verification is required for criminal record checks."
{% endhint %}

#### How to fix this issue <a href="#how-to-fix-this-issue" id="how-to-fix-this-issue"></a>

Add the appropriate identity verification method before sending your request.

{% content-ref url="../../api-reference/resources/error-codes" %}
[error-codes](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/api-reference/resources/error-codes)
{% endcontent-ref %}