As of January 1, 2022, the fee to apply for a record suspension is $50.00.
Applications under the previous fee received but not accepted for processing before the fee reduction came into effect on January 1, 2022 will be processed under the new $50.00 application fee.Jan 1, 2022
Having a criminal record can make it hard to move on with your life and do things such as find a good job or rent a house. The good news is, you can always apply for a pardon and have the chance to clear your name and move on with your life.
How long does it take to get a pardon?
Having a criminal record can make it hard to move on with your life and do things such as find a good job or rent a house. The good news is, you can always apply for a pardon and have the chance to clear your name and move on with your life.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A PARDON?
Before you apply for a record suspension, you first need to make sure you are eligible. Depending on your conviction, the time will change how long it takes to get a pardon processed.
Five months for charges that have been withdrawn, dismissed, or acquitted.
One year for absolute charges, stayed charges, or any given peace bond.
Three years for a conditional discharge.
Five years for a summary conviction.
Ten years for Indictable conviction.
However, if you have four or more indictable convictions or any sexual conviction involving a minor you will not be eligible for a record suspension.
HOW LONG WILL THE PROCESS TAKE?
When you do apply for a pardon/record suspension in Canada, the timing can differ with each case, so there is no concrete answer to how long it takes to get a pardon to be processed.
It can take an average of 9-18 months for a pardon application to be processed and granted. In some cases, it can be done within 6 months or less, while others can take up to 24 months or more if they involve indictable offences or complicated criminal records.
However, to prepare the pardon application, many documents must be collected. Acquiring the proper supporting documents from various law enforcement and government agencies can take between 3-10 months.
Therefore, it is a good idea to start preparing the application well in advance of your eligibility date. In fact, most people cannot even determine what their eligibility date is until after they have acquired RCMP reports and relevant court documents.
Keep in mind that the business dealing with your pardon has no control over the processing speed of how long it takes to get a pardon processed.
This is a huge breakthrough for Guys needing a second chance to clear their past. It cost upwards of $3700 to use a service to facilitate this in the past.