Halifax Regional Police (HRP) will attempt to complete all check requests within 5 to 7 business days.

Results of the search of the National Repository of Criminal Records and locally held HRP Records will be provided directly within your myBackCheck.com account. These results can be shared online.

If applicable, a serial number will be sent to you by HRP that you need to upload into your account. Instructions will be provided should you wish to upload these results to your online account.

If you are unsure what type of check you require please confirm with the requesting organization. Please note that a refund will not be provided once the check has been processed.

If you are a volunteer with an organization that possesses an agreement with Halifax Regional Police you can complete this check for a reduced rate. Contact the requesting organization for more information.

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To start your check, please choose which type of check you require:

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check ($50)

Please note that the Vulnerable Sector Check facilitated by myBackCheck is intended only for residents living in the communities under the jurisdiction of Halifax Regional Police and who will be in a direct position of trust or authority over children, the elderly, the disabled, or another vulnerable group.

This check includes:

  • a name-based search of the National Repository of Criminal Records
  • a search of locally held convictions and findings of guilt at HRP
  • a query of the pardoned sex-offender database

A Vulnerable Sector Check may ONLY be requested for a person who wishes to take a volunteer or paid position working with children, the elderly, the disabled, or another vulnerable group. The position should be one of direct care, authority, or trust, and generally in an unsupervised (or limited supervision) setting. Should this type of check be requested and your position does NOT meet these requirements part of your check may NOT be completed.

If you do not require a Vulnerable Sector Check please select the Criminal Record Check tab.

If you meet these stated requirements, you may begin your Vulnerable Sector Check by completing the form below.

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Results of your pardoned sex-offender search will be sent directly to you from HRP via email.

Criminal Record Check ($50)

A standard Criminal Record Check is appropriate for most types of employment and volunteering if you will NOT be in a position of trust or authority over children or another vulnerable group.

This check includes:

  • a name-based search of the National Repository of Criminal Records
  • a search of locally held convictions and findings of guilt at HRP

Thank you for requesting your check from Halifax Regional Police via myBackCheck.com. To complete the process you will follow these steps:

  1. Register on the following page and confirm the activation of your secure account.
  2. Log in to your myBackCheck.com account and accept your invitation from Halifax Regional Police
  3. Provide the details requested on the online form and provide the consent necessary to complete the check.
  4. Verify your identity and consent to the process online or in person. (Click here to learn more about the identity verification process.)

Results from the checks conducted by the Halifax Regional Police will be published in your personal myBackCheck.com account, typically within three business days. You will be notified by email when they are ready for your viewing. From there, results can be viewed and shared with organizations of your choosing.

That’s it! If you have questions at any time please contact myBackCheck.com Support at 1-877-455-6730 or support@mybackcheck.com

Please note that a refund will not be provided once the check has been processed.

Click ‘Continue’ to proceed to registration.

Halifax Community Organizations:

If you possess a Memorandum of Understanding with Halifax Regional Police you must create an account with myBackCheck.com to be able to invite applicants to complete checks at the reduced volunteer rate. Set up and use of the secure, paperless account is completely FREE and allows organizations to order, store, and manage their checks.

Benefits of myBackCheck.com registration

  • The ability to invite applicants to complete a record check at your fingertips
  • Secure online storage of results
  • Choose from organization-sponsored or applicant-paid record checks
  • Set validity and renewal periods for your record checks

Organizations – Click here to Register

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