There has been a fee change for those wishing to get a criminal record check for employment purposes from the OPP. The cost is now $41 and came into effect on July 1st. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP say that criminal record checks can take 6 to 8 weeks and payment can only be made in cash with the exact amount. However, there is no fee for a criminal record check for volunteer purposes but applicants must supply a letter of confirmation from the agency they are volunteering with. OPP detachments in both Pembroke and Petawawa only accept and return criminal records checks on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 8am and 4pm. Also, you are still required to provide two forms of I.D.
