Police Certificate
2026/10/15
Police Certificate
This certifies the results of Japanese criminal records search done based on the applicant's fingerprints. It is written in Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish. Personal information (name, date of birth) is written in both Japanese and English.
The certificate has no fixed expiration date; its validity depends on the country (authority) to which it is submitted.
It is issued only for specific purpose(s) that the National Police Agency (NPA) has acknowledged such as:
How to apply:
In person application only. No Walk-ins,
Please make an appointment here. You must select ”Application for Police Certificate” in application detail. Showing up without a booking, you will be turned away.
What to bring:
1. completed application form (sample is here)
2. your valid passport, must have more than 3 months validity left
3. other valid government-issued ID, such as driver's license or Ontario photo card
if applicable,
4. the letter with a submission date from the relevant authority
5. apostille application
6. proxy letter, if someone else is picking up the certificate
7. Xpresspost envelope (smallest size sold at Canada Post), if you wish to receive the certificate by mail
Procedure:
2 to 3 months. After 2 months from application date, you must contact us for status check by call or email. Email subject: CPP status check
This certifies the results of Japanese criminal records search done based on the applicant's fingerprints. It is written in Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish. Personal information (name, date of birth) is written in both Japanese and English.
The certificate has no fixed expiration date; its validity depends on the country (authority) to which it is submitted.
It is issued only for specific purpose(s) that the National Police Agency (NPA) has acknowledged such as:
- Application for permanent residency or citizenship in Canada
- Access to restricted areas in Canadian airports
- Communicating or working with children
- Employment by the Canadian Federal Government
How to apply:
In person application only. No Walk-ins,
Please make an appointment here. You must select ”Application for Police Certificate” in application detail. Showing up without a booking, you will be turned away.
What to bring:
1. completed application form (sample is here)
2. your valid passport, must have more than 3 months validity left
3. other valid government-issued ID, such as driver's license or Ontario photo card
if applicable,
4. the letter with a submission date from the relevant authority
5. apostille application
6. proxy letter, if someone else is picking up the certificate
7. Xpresspost envelope (smallest size sold at Canada Post), if you wish to receive the certificate by mail
Procedure:
- On the day of your appointment, you submit your application documents above. You will be given our own special form for black ink fingerprinting.
- Next, you go to a fingerprint collection agency nearby. There will be a fee.
- Return to our office to submit your fingerprints.
2 to 3 months. After 2 months from application date, you must contact us for status check by call or email. Email subject: CPP status check