Who Must Provide a Criminal Record Check? Original Criminal record checks must accompany first applications for licensing that are received by Council. The requirement to provide verification of a criminal record applies to individuals seeking a general, life, A&S, or adjuster insurance licence, where: the person has never held a licence with Council; OR the person has not held a general, life, A&S, or adjuster licence with Council within the past year. Individuals who are submitting renewal or transfer applications are not required to obtain criminal record checks unless, since the date of the last application, the individual has been convicted of a criminal offence, received a Conditional Discharge, or if the individual has been requested by Council to submit one. How to apply for a criminal record check is outlined below. Regardless of where you reside (in Manitoba or outside of Manitoba), it can take some time to obtain this information so start the process early. When completing your licence application, ensure you read the application instructions carefully, as you still have to disclose your criminal record and details on the application form. How to Apply for a Criminal Record Check Contact your local RCMP detachment or municipal police department (Winnipeg Police Department) in advance of your visit to determine the processing requirements, cost of the service, and hours the service is available in your jurisdiction. If you are requesting a criminal record check from the RCMP, in the Category of Information for Disclosure you must request Category 2. If you reside in the United States, you are required to obtain your Criminal Record Check from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). If the search indicates a criminal record may or may not exist, Council requires an original criminal record "printout". (This is different from a criminal record check.) The RCMP or municipal police department will fingerprint you to complete this process. It can take some time to obtain this information so start the process early. As a reminder, Criminal Record Checks are only valid for six (6) months from the date of issue. Additional questions can be submitted via email to contactus@icm.mb.ca or you may wish to contact our office via phone at (204) 988-6800.