Police Information Checks

Welcome to the Medicine Hat Police Service's online application system for police information checks. This system allows you to apply 24 hours a day without having to attend our facility. All aspects of the process - including verification of your identification, and fee payment - are handled electronically. If there are no concerns or follow-up required, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download your police information check certificate.

The estimated turnaround time for online applications is 7 business days.

PLEASE NOTE: This process is intended for persons living within Medicine Hat city limits ONLY.

You cannot apply on behalf of another person. Authentication questions will be based on the applicant's personal credit file, and the questions are timed to ensure a prompt response and to further enhance security and privacy. If you fail to authenticate your identification, you will be required to upload photos of your two pieces of valid Government issued identification, one ID with a photo, and take a selfie holding the same two ID provided.

If you are living/working outside Canada, click here for details.

The Medicine Hat Police Service will return the results of the check to the applicant only. We will not provide the results to a third-party organization or employer under any circumstances.

It is imperative that accurate email address be provided as this is the method of contact to release your results document to you.

Before You Begin

Gather required documents. We recommend saving this to your computer before you begin.
Ensure you have at least 30 minutes to complete the application without interruptions. Some portions of the application are timed and leaving the page may cause errors.

Police Information Check
(PIC)

Intended for applicants who are seeking volunteer and/or employment with agencies who require a police check with with local police involvement.

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (PIC-VS)

Restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals.

Record Suspension or Pardon

Information relating to the Parole Board of Canada - Record Suspension.

NOTE - you must be 18 years or older to submit a Vulnerable Sector application.

	Position or Occupation (these are guidelines only, your employer will determine which check is required)	Police Information Check	Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
1.	School Teacher or Teaching Assistant (on hire or practicum)
2.	Office, Clerical or Administration
3.	Social Worker
4.	Daycare Worker
5.	School Bus Driver
6.	Taxi Cab Driver
7.	Retail Worker
8.	Personal Support Worker
9.	Factory Worker
10.	Minor Sporting Coach
11.	Scout Leader
12.	Hospitality (bars, restaurants, hotels)
13.	Tenant for rental property
14.	Youth Worker
15.	Nursing/Retirement Home Worker
16.	Landlord/Superintendent
17.	Security Guard
18.	Bank Teller

	Non-Refundable Fee (including applicable taxes)	Police Information Check	Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
1.	For: Employment	$65.00	$65.00
2.	For: Foster Parent	-	$65.00
3.	For: Immigration	$65.00	-
4.	For: Kinship	-	$65.00
5.	For: Other	$65.00	-
6.	For: Personal Knowledge	$65.00	-
7.	For: Respite Care	-	$65.00
8.	For: Travel Waiver	$65.00	-
9.	For: Unpaid Student Placement (no letter)	$65.00	$65.00
10.	For: Unpaid Student Placement (with letter)	$50.00	$50.00
11.	For: Volunteer (no letter)	$65.00	$65.00
12.	For: Volunteer (with letter)	$15.00	$15.00
13.	For: Work Visa/Permit	$65.00	-
For out-of-city Police Information Checks (PIC) for the purposes of a Record Suspension, please contact our offices.

	Estimated Turnaround Times (while the police service strives to meet these timeframes, there is no guarantee)	Police Information Check	Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
1.	For: Employment	7 business days	7 business days
2.	For: Foster Parent	-	7 business days
3.	For: Immigration	7 business days	-
4.	For: Kinship	-	7 business days
5.	For: Other	7 business days	-
6.	For: Personal Knowledge	7 business days	-
7.	For: Respite Care	-	7 business days
8.	For: Travel Waiver	7 business days	-
9.	For: Unpaid Student Placement (no letter)	7 business days	7 business days
10.	For: Unpaid Student Placement (with letter)	7 business days	7 business days
11.	For: Volunteer (no letter)	7 business days	7 business days
12.	For: Volunteer (with letter)	7 business days	7 business days
13.	For: Work Visa/Permit	7 business days	-

Police Information Checks

Police Information Check(PIC)

Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (PIC-VS)

Record Suspension or Pardon

Police Information Check
(PIC)