Fingerprints on paper form
- Obtain a police certificate from a foreign country
- Obtain/renew a passport from a foreign country
- Obtenir a job with RCMP (2 original sets of fingerprints)
- RCMP (C-216): For most of the foreign countries. Note that some countries require 2 original sets of fingerprints (Ex.: Mexico)
- FBI (FD-258) : For FBI police clearance (Identity History Summary Checks) or any U.S. states for a specific license (Ex. : Nursing, gaming/alcohol license etc…)
- Any other paper form: Some foreign countries such as Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia may require using their own fingerprints paper form
Accreditation and references
For better protection of your data
Did you know ??
A rigorous inspection of our facilities to protect the data was carried out by the RCMP, which confirms that your personal information is secure.
All our Empreinte Digitale Québec employees were investigated by the RCMP before they could take fingerprints.
Our added value
Digital fingerprinting service by appointment only.
Online Appointment Booking
1555 boulevard de l’Avenir,
bureau 306
Laval (Qc) H7S 2N5
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-7pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
On Call Customer Service
8am - 8pm
7 days on 7
Fingerprints on paper form :
Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Fingerprints
Which documents require paper fingerprinting?
Some foreign documents require ink fingerprinting, particularly to obtain a police certificate or a foreign passport, or for employment procedures with the RCMP.
How many sets of fingerprints are required for a paper document?
In general, one set of fingerprints is required. However, there are certain situations where two sets are needed. The organization requesting them determines how many sets must be provided (e.g., police certificate for Mexico, employment with the RCMP, etc.).
Is EDQ accredited by the Canadian government?
Yes. EDQ is accredited by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for fingerprinting. Accreditation is managed by the RCMP’s Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS). CCRTIS conducts a security screening on the corporate security officer (CSO) and their alternate (ACSO). They also perform an inspection of the premises and verify physical installations and IT systems to ensure data protection. A letter confirming accreditation from CCRTIS is displayed in our offices.
Are my personal information and data protected at EDQ?
Yes. All facilities have been inspected by the RCMP, and every employee at Empreinte Digitale Québec Inc. has undergone rigorous screening. Your data is handled with a high level of security. RCMP protocol requires your fingerprints to be destroyed once their transmission has been completed.
