Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Checks

Criminal Record Checks and Vulnerable Sector Checks must be conducted in person at the Kentville Police Service office located at 80 River Street in Kentville. You will need to complete a Consent for the Release of Police Information Form and provide 2 pieces of ID, 1 being a drivers license, ID card or government photo ID. 

The Fee is $30 for employment checks, $15 for student checks and free if the check is required to volunteer. Proof is required for student and volunteering checks. We accept exact cash and debit for payments. 

We can complete checks for residents from Kings County only. Please allow 5 business days for processing. 

Access to Information Requests

Kentville Police Service processes requests under the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act which gives individuals a right to access to information, however, some disclosure exemptions may apply. Under the Act, individuals may request access to general records as well as records containing their own personal information. 

To file an access to information request, you must fill out an Application for Access to a Record form and pay the $5.00 fee. Request can be brought to the office in person or mailed to: Kentville Police Service, 80 River Street, Kentville, NS, B4N 1G9

Fingerprinting

We offer fingerprinting services by appointment only. Please call 902-678-3378 to book your fingerprint appointment.