All RCMP Criminal Record Checks with fingerprints issued within one year by RCMP Ottawa headquarter for use in Taiwan can only be verified by TECO in Canada (Ottawa).
Please be advised that the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Ottawa, Canada, exclusively processes authentication services for RCMP Criminal Record Checks. For information regarding the validity of the issuance date on the original RCMP document, please refer to the specific requirements of the requesting authority.
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Office Hours:
9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:00PM, from Monday to Friday. The office is closed on statutory holidays.
TECO in Canada (Ottawa) Address and contact information:
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada, Consular Division
45 O’Connor Street, Suite 1960
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4
Payment: Payment is only accepted by Cash(Please prepare the full amount of fees, no change will be given for mailing and in person application.), Money Order, Bank Draft or Certified cheque (payable to “Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada” or " Taipei Eco. & Cul. Office in Canada"). Personal cheque is not accepted.
NOTE:
When you purchase a Bank draft or Bank Cheque, please make sure the cheque contains the Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) code.
The instructions are only for reference. Please refer to pertinent units for the latest information.
【Required Documents: In person or mailing (including mailing from Taiwan) application】
The completed application form for document authentication filled and sign by the applicant.
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The valid original passport and one photocopy of the applicant
The original passport will be returned to the applicant after the process.
If original passport cannot be provided, a verified true copy of passport must be obtained from a passport office or Service Canada (for Canadian passports), or the government authorities of the issuing country (e.g., embassy, commissioner for passports issued by countries other than Canada and Taiwan).
If you are outside Canada, a copy of your passport must be authenticated by the Embassy or Consulate of the issuing country AND subsequently by the TECO Office in that consular district. －Canadian passport holders in Taiwan: A true copy of your passport can be obtained through CTOTAND subsequently authenticated by the BOCA.
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Original RCMP Criminal Record Check
We only authenticates the Criminal Record Check including fingerprints, name and date of birth issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
For information regarding the validity of the issuance date on the original RCMP document, please refer to the specific requirements of the requesting authority.
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Return Envelope
In Canada:
- A prepaid return envelope Xpresspost from Canada Post
- Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope; Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope.
Outside Canada:
－Please purchase the Air Waybill from carrier companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.) at first and submit application documents with printed barcodes. Please contact carrier companies for information.
We are not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mails. If you would like to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost/Courier envelope is required.
For information regarding the validity of the issuance date on the original RCMP document, please refer to the specific requirements of the requesting authority.
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Return Envelope
In Canada:
－Prepaid return Xpresspost purchased from Canada Post
－Greater Ottawa Region, Quebec: Please provide Regional return envelope; Newfoundland and Labrador: Please provide National return envelope.
Outside Canada:
－Please purchase the Airway Bill from carrier company at first and submit application documents with printed three barcodes.
This office is not responsible for delayed, lost, or stolen mail. If you want to apply by mail, a pre-paid self-addressed return Xpresspost / Courier envelope must be included.
