Police Information Checks
There are Two Types of Police Information Checks (PIC)
The Victoria Police Department ONLY process Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks (PIC-VS) for the residents of the City of Victoria and the Township of Esquimalt.
1. Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks (VS-PIC)
2. Regular (Non-Vulnerable) Police Information Checks, sometimes referred to as a Criminal Background Check
Submit an Online Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector)
Click the button below to submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check using the online form. Identification validation and payment processing via credit card is part of the process. VicPD no longer accepts paper-based Police Information Check forms.
If you require assistance completing the form please book an appointment with a specialist below.
Click the button below to submit a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check using the online form. Identification validation and payment processing via credit card is part of the process. VicPD no longer accepts paper-based Police Information Check forms.
If you require assistance completing the form please book an appointment with a specialist below.
1. Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks (VS-PIC)
Do I need a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check?
(a) is in a position of dependency on others; or
(b) is otherwise at a greater risk than the general population of being harmed by a person in a position of trust or authority towards them.
Fees
A letter from the volunteer agency must be provided as part of the online application process to ensure the fee is waived.
How to Apply
Only persons who will be in a position of trust involving vulnerable people require a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.
A Vulnerable People is defined by the Criminal Records Act as:
“a person who, because of [their] age, a disability or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent,"
Only persons who will be in a position of trust involving vulnerable people require a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check.
A Vulnerable People is defined by the Criminal Records Act as:
“a person who, because of [their] age, a disability or other circumstances, whether temporary or permanent,"
Vulnerable Sector Police Information checks can only be completed by a Police Agency. The processing fee for this service is $80.00. A credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) is required.
Some Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks require fingerprinting. If fingerprinting is required you will be advised and asked to book an appointment. There is an additional charge of $25 for the service.
Volunteers: Waived
Vulnerable Sector Police Information checks can only be completed by a Police Agency. The processing fee for this service is $80.00. A credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) is required.
Some Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks require fingerprinting. If fingerprinting is required you will be advised and asked to book an appointment. There is an additional charge of $25 for the service.
Volunteers: Waived
The easiest and most efficient method to receive your Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check is to use the online form and the completed document will be emailed to you in PDF format. We will not send it to a third party.
The Victoria Police Department has partnered with Triton Canada to provide the ability to apply and pay for your Vulnerable Sector Police Information Sector Check online. You can click the button below to get started.
The easiest and most efficient method to receive your Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check is to use the online form and the completed document will be emailed to you in PDF format. We will not send it to a third party.
The Victoria Police Department has partnered with Triton Canada to provide the ability to apply and pay for your Vulnerable Sector Police Information Sector Check online. You can click the button below to get started.
2. Regular (non-vulnerable) Police Information Checks
(also referred to a Criminal Background Checks)
I do not need a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
Regular, or Non-Vulnerable Sector Police Information Checks for residents of Victoria and Esquimalt are available through:
https://www.tritoncanada.ca/
