Background Check

NOTICE:

Currently we are only accepting exact cash for Background checks or any reports requested from our Records Department.

As well, please be aware there is no expedited service available for background checks at this time.

One can apply for a background check through our online Kingston Police Information Check K-PIC tool if you meet any of the following criteria:

You are a resident of the City of Kingston, or
It is for the purpose of employment in the City of Kingston, or
It is for the purpose of volunteering in the City of Kingston, or
It is for the purpose of physically attending classes in the City of Kingston

Background checks for applicants not meeting one of the above criteria can only be completed if done so successfully through the E-ID Verifier process.

You can use our K-PIC tool 24/7, no paperwork is required and you can monitor the status of your application, any time, through your account. All K-PIC results will be returned via the email provided in your application, it is recommended that you monitor your SPAM folder. You can pay for your application through a secure payment system, which accepts credit card and interact transactions.

In order to process your background check completely electronically, you MUST USE our E-ID Verifier process.

Kingston Police Information Check

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Background check at police headquarters

You can apply in person for a background check at Kingston Police Headquarters at 705 Division St, during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., holidays excluded.

Processing time

Processing of police information checks may take several weeks (or longer in some exceptional cases). If you are trying to meet a deadline, we may be able to accelerate the completion of your check if you attend our station in person. However, this is dependent on many factors outside of our control and can only be determined if you attend the station in person to fill out your application.

Fees

Applicants have the ability to pay for their application through a secure payment system which accepts credit card and Interac transactions. The cost of a Police Information Check is $40.00. Forms of payment accepted at the police station are cash, debit and credit.