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Background Checks

Background Verification Services

Official criminal record checks and police clearance certificates for employment, immigration, travel, licensing, and personal identification — handled end to end, from capture to delivery.

Trusted international background verification for employment, immigration, travel, licensing, and personal identification.

  • FBI Background Check
  • RCMP Criminal Record Check
  • SAPS Police Clearance
  • ACRO Police Certificate

Secure processing with reliable worldwide support and fast document handling.

Federal checks
FBI · RCMP
Police certificates
ACRO · SAPS
Coverage
4 countries
For overseas use
Apostille ready
Why Printwise

Background checks without the guesswork

Each check is handled by specialists who know the requirements of the receiving country, reducing delays and rejections.

One team, every agency

FBI, RCMP, ACRO and SAPS checks managed under a single point of contact.

Right check, first time

We confirm exactly which certificate your destination needs, so you avoid costly mistakes.

Apostille in one order

Add authentication or apostille so your certificate is ready for overseas use.

Fewer delays & rejections

Applications are prepared and quality-checked to each authority's exact requirements.

Secure & confidential

Your fingerprints and personal data are encrypted and handled under strict controls.

Delivered worldwide

Your certificate is shipped securely to wherever you are, in any country.

How it works

From application to apostille, handled

  1. 1

    Tell us what you need

    Share the destination country and the authority requesting your check — we confirm exactly which certificate applies.

  2. 2

    Capture & submit

    We capture fingerprints where required and submit your application to the correct agency on your behalf.

  3. 3

    Track & authenticate

    We monitor processing and, if your document is going abroad, arrange the apostille or legalization.

  4. 4

    Secure delivery

    Your finished certificate is delivered securely to your address, anywhere in the world.

When you need it

What a background check is for

Immigration & visas

Police certificates required for visa, residency, and citizenship applications worldwide.

Employment screening

Pre-employment and compliance checks for regulated roles and industries.

Professional licensing

Clearance for healthcare, finance, legal, education, and security roles.

Travel & residency

Good-conduct certificates for long-stay visas and relocation abroad.

Adoption & fostering

Criminal record checks required by adoption and fostering authorities.

Citizenship & naturalisation

Background verification needed when applying for a second citizenship.

Good to know

The practical details

Checks covered
FBI Identity History Summary, RCMP criminal record, UK ACRO, and SAPS police clearance.
Fingerprints
Live Scan or FD-258 ink cards captured to each agency's specification, where required.
Turnaround
Depends on the issuing authority and check type — we advise on realistic timelines up front.
Apostille
Optional. We can authenticate or apostille your certificate for overseas use in the same order.
Delivery
Secure shipping to your address, anywhere in the world.
Validity
Most authorities accept certificates issued within the last 3 to 6 months.

What you'll need

  • A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's licence).
  • Any reference, ORI, or case number provided by the requesting authority.
  • Proof of address or previous countries of residence, where the check requires it.
  • The destination country and the authority asking for your certificate.
FAQ

Background check FAQs

It depends on the country requesting it and where you have lived. Most immigration authorities require a police certificate from each country of residence. We can advise on the correct check for your case.

Often, yes. When a certificate is used abroad it usually needs an apostille or legalization. We can handle the apostille step for you in the same order.

Validity varies by receiving authority, but most accept certificates issued within the last 3 to 6 months.

Yes. Many people need a certificate from each country they have lived in. We coordinate multiple checks in parallel and keep you updated on each one.

When a certificate is used in another country it usually needs an apostille or embassy legalization. We arrange that step so your document is accepted by the receiving authority.

Need a background check or police certificate?

Tell us the country and authority requesting it — we confirm the right check, handle the application, and deliver your certificate ready for use abroad.