Security Clearance
Criminal Record Checks and Fingerprinting are provided only for residents or past
residents of the City of Fredericton. All others must go to the police agency serving the area in which they reside.
- Employment Purposes
- Volunteer Work
- Immigration
All persons requiring security clearance for employment purposes, volunteer positions or immigration must attend a
Fredericton City Payment Centre during business hours and make application.
The applicant must:
- Complete an Application for Clearance Letter or Criminal Conviction Sheet, (also available at the City Payment
Centre) stating the reason for the application. Applicants volunteering for service in the community should bring
documentation explaining this to receive the benefit of a reduced rate.
- If the nature of work places the applicant in a position of trust over vulnerable persons, (youth, the elderly,
mentally or physically challenged) a waiver must be signed permitting the screening for existing pardons.
- Two pieces of identification must be presented at the Fredericton Police Force Headquarters, 311 Queen Street,
Fredericton, New Brunswick, identification must bear photograph and signature on at least one piece, i.e. drivers
license, Birth Certificate, passport etc., when the Clearance Letter is picked up.
Fee:
A fee of $28.25, (HST included) will be charged for employment and immigration purposes and a fee of
$11.30 (HST included) will be charged for persons volunteering their time in the community. A fee of
$40.00 will be charged for civil fingerprinting.
Payment will be accepted in the form of Debit, Cheque, Cash or major credit card.