Note: If the criminal record search is required for school or employment reasons, it is important to remember that the process can take 12 - 16 weeks to complete
Program: Thunder Bay (City of) - Thunder Bay Police Service - Criminal Records Search
Organization: Thunder Bay (City of)
Thunder Bay (City of) - Thunder Bay Police Service
Phone Numbers: 807-684-1200
TTY: 807-684-1333
Email: tbps@tbaytel.net
Website: www.thunderbaypolice.ca/services/criminal-records-checks
Address:
1200 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5Z5
Location: Located on the corner of Balmoral St and Central Ave
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm


Fri by appointment only


Online application available Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Description: Provides criminal records searches
Offers three levels of Police Records Checks:
  • Level 1: Police Criminal Record Check (PCRC)
  • Level 2: Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
  • Level 3: Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)



Fees: Service
Application: Apply in person or online through the website
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Will not provide Police Record Checks to applicants under the age of 18, unless the applicant is applying for an employment or volunteer position with a government agency

  • A Police Vulnerable Sector Check can only be done by the Police Agency in the jurisdiction in which the applicant lives
Languages: English
Area Served: City of Thunder Bay
See Also: Police Services
Last Updated: 5/11/2026
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=198160

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