Destruction of Fingerprints

When you are charged with an offence that warrants fingerprinting, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) keep a record of your fingerprints.

If you are later found not guilty of the offence, you may apply to have your fingerprints and/or photographs destroyed. To qualify:

• The charges must be withdrawn, dismissed, discharged, or stayed;
• You must not have a previous criminal record; and
• You must wait at least 60 days after your last court date before submitting an application.

Note for youths: The Youth Criminal Justice Act mandates the process in relation to the fingerprinting and photographing of youths. Therefore, an application for fingerprint and photograph destruction for young person’s records will NOT be accepted. This process is not subject to the HRPS Non-Conviction Dispositions and Fingerprint Destruction Policy.

FEE: $33.90 PER REQUEST - NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED

How to Apply for Fingerprint Destruction

Law Firms or Third-party Companies

Law firms or third-party companies can apply online here.

Please upload a signed authorization or consent form addressed to the HRPS with your request.

Note: the consent can be on your company letterhead rather than on the consent form. Failure to provide your client’s authorization will delay your request. 

Individuals Requesting Personal Destruction

Individuals can apply online here.

Those who qualify to have their fingerprints and/or photographs destroyed may submit their request either ONLINE using the forms linked above or by mailing in the completed fingerprint destruction application form. 

Other Ways to Apply

• By Mail
  
  When requesting fingerprint destruction by mail, please send the fingerprint destruction application form and fee to:
  
  Halton Regional Police Service
  Attention: Information and Records Services
  2485 North Service Road West
  Oakville, Ontario  L6M 3H8
  
  Note: It may take up to one year for your application to be fully processed.
  
  
• In Person
  
  Applications can also be submitted in person at HRPS Headquarters (2485 North Service Road West, Oakville). In-person options for payment of the application fee include cash, debit, Visa, and MasterCard.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

Information and Records Services
Phone: 905-825-4777 ext. 5430