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Comox Valley RCMP Temporarily Suspending Civilian Fingerprinting

Darpan News Desk, 17 Mar, 2020 09:10 PM

As of March 17, 2020 the Comox Valley RCMP will not be offering fingerprinting services for civilians. This includes people who wish to be fingerprinted for the following purposes:

Employment

Volunteer

Security Clearances / Licensing

Foreign Travel (Visa Requirements)

Immigration

Name Changes

Citizenship

Adoption

Cannabis Licensing

Residents of the Comox Valley who need to obtain fingerprints for criminal court purposes are still required to attend the Detachment.

If you wish to report a non-emergency matter and are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, please do not attend the Comox Valley RCMP Detachment and call (250) 338-1321.

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