This document outlines the process for obtaining a record suspension in Canada, detailing eligibility criteria, benefits, limitations, and required documents. It highlights that the process involves a fee, including a $631 charge to the parole board, and provides guidance on how to start the application process. Additionally, it notes the option for free consultations for assistance with the application.

1. How to get
a Record Suspension
Sealing a criminal record in Canada

2. Qualify
Learn about the criteria
You may be qualified if:
• You have completed all your fines, probation, jail time and other sentences
• It has been five years (summary) or 10 years (indictable) since your sentence
• You do not have Schedule 1 offences against a minor or more than three
indictable offences each carrying a sentence of two years or more.

3. Need to know
How does it help?
A Record Suspension offers the following benefits:
• Seal your record in the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database
• Apply for jobs, educational programs, volunteer positions, and visas without
worrying about record checks
• Put the past behind you once and for all

4. Limitations
What can’t it do?
A Record Suspension has some limitations:
• If you have any sexual offences, they will still appear if you submit to a
Vulnerable Sector Check. This check is only allowed for work and volunteering
with children or vulnerable adults (such as the elderly or disabled).
• It cannot erase a driving or firearm ban, but it will still seal your criminal record.
• If you reoffend, the record will be unsealed.

5. Requirements
What do you need for the application?
In order to get a Record Suspension, you will need to collect some documents:
• A Certified Criminal Record
• Local police checks
• Court documents
• Personal Statement
• Military Conduct sheet
• Etc.

6. What is the cost?
How much do you need to apply?
There are various costs to obtaining a Record Suspension:
• The Parole Board fee is $631
• Court and police checks set their own prices
• Fingerprints – You will need to pay a local police department or private agency
to do your fingerprints. Costs can vary.
• A Certified Criminal Record is $25
• You don’t need a representative to help you with your application. However,
some people choose to have a representative for convenience.

7. How to get started
What is the process?
If you want to complete the application on your own, you can get started by going
to the website of the Parole Board of Canada. There you can download the forms
and guide.
If you would like help completing the application, give us a call at 1-866-972-7366
for a free consultation.

8. Questions?
A Record Suspension application
can be confusing. Contact us for
a free consultation.
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