Background Checks
Name Change
When applying to change your name through the Government of Ontario, you may be required to submit a police record check along with your application.
Please review the Government of Ontario website at https://www.ontario.ca/page/change-name for further information on how to change your name and when you are required to request a police record check.
If you are required to get a police record check for the purpose of a name change please follow the following steps to apply:
Applying in Person – Police HQ closed until further notice due to Covid-19 - not available
- Print, fill out and bring the Name Change Record Check form to Toronto Police Headquarters, 40 College Street.
- Must present 2 pieces of government-issued identification, one bearing a photo, full name, and date of birth.
- Pay the administrative fee of $45.00 by debit/credit/certified cheque or money order made payable to the Toronto Police Service (this administrative fee does not apply to individuals under the age of 18).
Applying via mail
- Print and fill out the Name Change Record Check form.
- Must enclose clear copies of 2 pieces of government-issued identification, one bearing a photo, full name, and date of birth.
- Include administrative fee of $45.00 by certified cheque/money order made payable to the Toronto Police Service (this administrative fee does not apply to individuals under the age of 18).
Mailing address:
Toronto Police Service 40 College Street Toronto, ON M5G 2J3 Attention: Police Reference Check Program
Further questions regarding the process can be directed to the Police Reference Check Program via email: ReferenceCheckProgram@torontopolice.on.ca.