Factors that matter
- Applicable eligibility rules
- Completion of every sentence component
- Complete court and police records
- Conduct and circumstances since the offences
CANADIAN RECORD SUSPENSION
Ready to prepare a Record Suspension?
A Record Suspension can set an eligible record apart in the federal system. It does not erase the conviction and approval is never guaranteed.
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DIRECT ANSWER
Ready to prepare a Record Suspension?
Applicants may apply directly to the Parole Board of Canada without a lawyer or service. Preparation assistance is about obtaining the correct records, checking eligibility and avoiding an incomplete package.
Possible next steps
- Check preliminary eligibility
- Obtain fingerprints and the RCMP record
- Collect court and police documents
- Prepare and review the official application
Documents to organize
- RCMP criminal record obtained through electronic fingerprints
- Court Information Form for each conviction
- Local police records checks for required locations
- Identification and current official PBC forms
Verify current forms, fees and requirements in the official Parole Board of Canada guide.
Choose what feels easiest.Start with AI, use a traditional form, call us, or request a callback.
CallSTART WITH CLARITY
A complete application starts with the right records.
Eligibility & waiting period
Identify the law that may apply using your first offence, conviction type and completion of every sentence component.
Records & documents
Organize RCMP, court and local police records, identification and military documents when they apply.
Application preparation
Prepare the forms and measurable benefit statement, then check the package for missing or inconsistent information before submission.
HOW IT WORKS
From eligibility check to a submission-ready package.
Share the key dates without being forced to guess.
Gather RCMP, court and local police documents.
Complete the forms and your measurable benefit statement.
Check dates, signatures and supporting records before sending the package to PBC.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
Common questions before you start
Is a Record Suspension a pardon?+
Record Suspension is the current term; older pardons may continue to have effect.
Does it erase the conviction?+
No. It sets the eligible record apart subject to the Criminal Records Act.
Can approval be guaranteed?+
No. The Parole Board of Canada decides applications.
Do I need a lawyer or service company?+
No. You can apply directly to the Parole Board of Canada. Our independent service helps organize records, check completeness and prepare the application; it does not provide special access or guarantee approval.
When am I eligible to apply?+
The law that applies can depend on the date of your first offence, the type of offence and when every part of your sentence was completed, including probation and payments. Start with the assessment rather than guessing a waiting period.
Will it let me enter the United States?+
No. A Canadian record suspension does not guarantee entry or visa privileges in another country. U.S. admissibility and waivers are separate matters.
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