Criminal Record Check in Mississauga & Brampton: Peel Police vs Online

Short answer: if you live in Mississauga or Brampton, Peel Regional Police processes your criminal record check, CRJMC or vulnerable sector check, and you can apply online. Some City of Mississauga licences only accept a check from Peel Regional Police. For most employers and licensing bodies, though, a CRJMC from an authorized online provider is an option.

Who can apply to Peel Regional Police

Peel Regional Police only handles record checks for people who live in Mississauga or Brampton. You need two pieces of valid government-issued ID, at least one with a photo and one showing your address.

If you live in Peel but work in Toronto, you still apply to Peel. If you work in Mississauga but live in Hamilton or Toronto, you apply to the police service where you live.

The three levels Peel offers

Criminal Record Check: unsuspended criminal convictions.
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC): adds outstanding charges, warrants and certain court orders.
Vulnerable Sector Check: for roles working with children or vulnerable people.

Peel also offers other specialized checks. Ask your employer or organization which level it needs before you apply.

How the Peel online application works

You apply through the Peel Regional Police online record check portal.
Identity is verified through Equifax, so you may be asked questions about your credit history. Peel Regional Police says your credit information is not shared with or stored by the police.
Results can come back as an emailed PDF. Peel warns that a printed copy of the emailed result is not considered valid, so forward the original PDF instead.
All fees are non-refundable.
Do not use the online application if you need a check for a record suspension (pardon). That has its own process.

Processing times change with demand, and some periods are noticeably slower than others. Check the Peel website for current timelines before you rely on a deadline.

When the online check from Peel is required

This catches many people out. The City of Mississauga's licensing department has stated that checks from third-party sources are not accepted for some municipal licences, such as certain business and short-term accommodation licences. For those, you must get the check from Peel Regional Police, issued within the time window the City specifies.

If you are applying for a City of Mississauga licence, read the City's own criminal record check requirements first.

When an online CRJMC works well

For many employment and provincial licensing purposes, an authorized third-party CRJMC is a practical option, especially when you are short on time:

private-sector employers that accept a recent CRC or CRJMC
Ontario security guard and private investigator licence applications and renewals (see our renewal guide)
real estate registration paperwork (see our real estate guide)
rideshare and delivery platforms that ask you to upload a check (see our Uber driver guide)

Through MyBackgroundCheck.ca, a CRJMC is $49.99 and is usually emailed within about 15 minutes. As always, confirm that the organization requesting it accepts a third-party check.

Common questions

I need a vulnerable sector check for a job in Brampton. Apply to Peel Regional Police. Vulnerable sector checks have to come from your local police service, and online third-party providers cannot issue them.

Does a check from Toronto Police work if I've moved to Mississauga? It depends on who is asking for it. Most organizations care more about the type of check and how recent it is than which police service issued it. City of Mississauga licensing is stricter, so read its requirements.

How recent does the check need to be? Many organizations ask for a check less than six months old, and some municipal licences ask for 60 days. Always use the requesting organization's rule.

Sources

Checked against the official pages above on November 7, 2026.