Harten, an RCMP-accredited fingerprint agency, provides professional assistance with Record Suspensions (Pardons) and U.S. Entry Waivers. Our experienced staff and in-house legal expertise help ensure your application is completed accurately, efficiently, and at an affordable price.

Our professional service fees start at $399.00.

Digital fingerprinting is completed on-site through our secure electronic connection to the RCMP Criminal Records System for $49.00, plus the $25.00 RCMP processing fee.

The current Government of Canada application fee payable to Ottawa is $50.00, submitted when your application is filed. This fee is refundable if a Record Suspension is not granted.

Why Pay More?

Some companies charge $750 or more for Record Suspension or Waiver services.

At Harten, our experienced professionals provide complete application preparation, expedited processing, and personalized customer service starting at just $399.00.

Call today:  1-877-842-4827 or 416-691-4167

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS CHANGED THE NAME OF PARDONS TO RECORD SUSPENSIONS, BUT IN EFFECT YOU WILL STILL BE GETTING YOUR RECORD CLEARED. THE CHANGE IS IN TERMINOLOGY, AND IN SOME OF THE TERMS, TIME FRAMES, ETC., THAT MUST BE COMPLIED WITH.

YOU NEED NOT WORRY. HARTEN WILL HANDLE THE ENTIRE PROCESS AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL IN AN EXPEDIENT AND ECONOMICAL MANNER, AS WE HAVE DONE FOR THOUSANDS OF OTHERS.

ONLY VIAGUARD ENSURES YOU CAN MEET THE NEW GOVERNMENT CRITERIA:

"THE ONUS WILL BE ON THE APPLICANT TO DEMONSTRATE TO THE PAROLE BOARD THAT THEY ARE REHABILITATED."

THE ONLY PARDON/WAIVER AND RECORD SUSPENSION SERVICE THAT EXPEDITES YOUR APPLICATION WITH OUR EXCLUSIVE REHABILITATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM – AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS WHO WANT IT AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.

EXCLUSIVE AT HARTEN

Harten offers Pardons and Record Suspensions starting at $399 and U.S. Waivers starting at $399, with expedited service available. We will always discuss your circumstances in person and advise you on the best course of action.

At Harten, you have TWO very important options.

The certificate and online rehabilitation course demonstrate that you have completed general rehabilitation instruction.

Cost: $100.

IMPORTANT – IF YOUR CONVICTIONS INCLUDE A DRUG OR ALCOHOL OFFENCE.0

Confirmation of Alcohol and/or Drug Rehabilitation

If one of your offenses includes either a DUI charge or any conviction related to the use, possession or trafficking of prohibited drugs, it is very important to produce documented evidence proving that you have not used any of these substances, with which you were previously charged, over the past 12 months.

A negative test result for the use of any substance is given when the level found in a hair sample, which Viaguard Laboratories analyzes, is below the limits established by regulatory agencies.

Viaguard Laboratories (a leading alcohol and drug forensic testing facility), whose work is accepted by courts and legal authorities, will arrange to have a small sample of your hair tested, and the results will be made confidentially available to you.

We strongly recommend that a negative drug and/or alcohol usage test covering the previous 12 months be submitted as evidence of your rehabilitation. This legal report provides compelling evidence that may facilitate Parole Board approval of your application.

The cost of this testing, approximately $175, may be a worthwhile investment.

WORRY-FREE PARDON, RECORD SUSPENSION & U.S. WAIVER SERVICES

Professional • Expedited • Affordable

Rehabilitation

AN IMPORTANT AND EXCLUSIVE HARTEN OPTION

You are not required to complete rehabilitation instruction. However, in Pardon, Record Suspension, and U.S. Waiver applications, decision-making authorities often give preference to applicants who provide documented evidence of rehabilitation.

Harten now offers an intensive, optional criminal rehabilitation course that can be completed at your convenience, either in person or online.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate confirming your participation. Including this certificate with your application demonstrates your commitment to rehabilitation and responsible citizenship. The course will not delay your application and may assist in expediting its approval.

Optional Course Fee: $100.00

You will receive an official certificate upon completion of the course. A copy of this certificate can be submitted as supporting documentation with your application.

Why Apply for a Pardon / Record Suspension?

A criminal record can limit where you can work, volunteer, travel, and live. It may affect many aspects of your personal, social, and economic well-being. Anyone convicted of a criminal offence will have a criminal record.

Many people are unaware that once they have been fingerprinted and charged—even if the charges were later withdrawn, they were acquitted, or they received an absolute or conditional discharge—they may still have a non-conviction criminal record that could prevent them from successfully passing a police background check.

For this reason, even after obtaining a Canadian Pardon or Record Suspension, we recommend having eligible non-conviction records purged or expunged whenever possible.

Steps in Your Harten Expedited Pardon and Record Suspension Application

Harten will take your digital fingerprints and obtain your official RCMP criminal record, including any registered convictions or charges across Canada.

Applicants are often surprised to discover that some older convictions may not be registered, while others may contain multiple entries they were unaware of.

Harten will obtain certification from every court jurisdiction where you have received a conviction, confirming that all sentences have been completed and any fines have been paid.

We will contact all local police services in the jurisdictions where you have been charged or convicted to obtain the required documentation.

If you have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, we will obtain your military conduct record.

Harten will guide you through obtaining character reference letters and help determine whether your application should include supporting documentation based on compassionate circumstances.

We will then prepare and submit your application to the Parole Board of Canada for consideration of your Record Suspension.

The Importance of Character Reference Letters

Character reference letters can play an important role in helping support your application for a Pardon or Record Suspension.

To better understand their importance, it is helpful to know how the Parole Board of Canada reviews applications.

The Board is an independent administrative tribunal with exclusive authority to grant, deny, or revoke Record Suspensions under the Criminal Records Act and the Criminal Code of Canada.

As an agency within the Department of Public Safety Canada, the Board is composed of members serving in regional offices across the country.

When reviewing applications, the Board maintains the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and independence. Since decisions are generally based on written documentation, strong character reference letters can help present a more complete picture of your rehabilitation and personal growth.

Character reference letters that sincerely describe your good conduct since your conviction, your positive contributions to your community, and your commitment to rehabilitation can strengthen your application.

Harten will guide you through the process of obtaining effective character reference letters and advise you on the information they should include.

Grounds of Compassion

Harten will review your eligibility under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy (RPM).

The Royal Prerogative of Mercy is an exceptional remedy available in Canada in cases where justice, compassion, and humanitarian considerations justify special relief. It is generally granted upon the recommendation of the Minister of Public Safety or another authorized Minister.

Harten will carefully review your personal circumstances and help determine whether your case may qualify for compassionate consideration.

Expungement Services

File Expungement Fee: $150

A criminal record file may exist even in situations where there was no conviction, including:

• Withdrawn charges

• Absolute discharges

• Conditional discharges

• Stay of proceedings

• Findings of Not Criminally Responsible (NCR)

These records may remain on file together with your personal information and fingerprint records.

Harten can assist in requesting the expungement of eligible records whenever permitted by law.

Harten Record Suspension Timeline Guide

Summary Offences

For most summary offences, you may apply for a Record Suspension five (5) years after completing your sentence and all related penalties.

To help prepare your application in advance, Harten recommends beginning the process approximately one year before you become eligible.

Typical Summary Offences Include

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
• Possession of an Illegal Drug
• Fraud or Theft Under $5,000
• Failure to Appear
• Breach of Probation
• Simple Assault

Indictable Offences

A Record Suspension is generally available 10 years after the completion of your sentence and all related penalties. Harten recommends beginning the application process approximately one year before you become eligible.

Typical Indictable Offences Include

• Robbery
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Fraud or Theft Over $5,000
• Break and Enter
• Aggravated Assault or Sexual Assault
• Manslaughter

What Happens to Your Criminal Record?

Once a Record Suspension is granted, your criminal record is removed from the searchable Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) database, generally within 30 days.

The Parole Board of Canada issues directives to federal agencies, including the RCMP, to implement the Record Suspension.

Local police agencies are generally instructed to update their records within approximately 90 days, and eligible court records are sealed in accordance with applicable legislation.

U.S. Waiver

A Canadian Record Suspension does not remove your information from the databases maintained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Your information may remain on file for reasons including:

• Previous criminal charges or convictions in Canada
• Prior immigration violations
• Illegal entry into the United States
• Unauthorized employment in the United States

Because U.S. government records are confidential, there is no guaranteed method of determining what information is contained in their databases.

While U.S. Customs officers may exercise discretion for certain minor offences, admission to the United States always remains at the discretion of the inspecting officer unless an official U.S. Entry Waiver has been granted.

Certain offences involving moral turpitude, including drug offences, fraud, robbery, arson, blackmail, and similar crimes, will generally require a U.S. Entry Waiver before travel.

If your circumstances require one, Harten can prepare and submit your U.S. Waiver application, helping you obtain authorization for travel to the United States.

Our professional fee for a U.S. Waiver application starts at $399.00, plus:

• Digital Fingerprinting: $49.00
• RCMP Certified Criminal Record: $25.00 RCMP fee
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security filing fee (payable at submission): US $585.00

Every case is unique.

Contact Harten for a confidential consultation at:

416-691-4167

or toll-free

1-877-842-4827

We will assess your circumstances and provide professional guidance with no obligation.

Whether you prefer to complete part of the process yourself or have us manage the entire application, Harten offers professional, efficient, and cost-effective Record Suspension and U.S. Waiver services.

The Benefits of a Record Suspension

A criminal record often results in:

• Reduced employment opportunities
• Financial hardship
• Travel restrictions
• Educational barriers
• Volunteer limitations
• Social and personal challenges

Research has shown that individuals who successfully obtain a Record Suspension are significantly less likely to reoffend and are better able to reintegrate into society.

A Record Suspension can restore opportunities for employment, education, travel, and community involvement while supporting long-term rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation Services

Harten believes rehabilitation plays an important role in successful reintegration.

Regardless of whether applicants have previously completed a rehabilitation program, they are encouraged to participate in the optional Harten Criminal Rehabilitation Course, available both online and in person.

Participants complete a rehabilitation questionnaire and a personal interview following the course. The feedback received has consistently been positive, and many applicants find that this additional documentation strengthens their Record Suspension or U.S. Waiver application.

While every application is unique, documented evidence of rehabilitation can provide valuable support throughout the review process.

The criminal justice system has already imposed the legal penalty for the offence. A Record Suspension provides qualified individuals with an opportunity to move forward, rebuild their lives, and become productive members of society once again.