Do you live in Toronto? Are You Going to Toronto Police Services To Secure Your PRC/VSS for Fall 2018?

This message is being sent to all students hoping to enter or continue their studies, in our B.Ed Professional Programs (at Lakehead University - Orillia, Heritage Place) in Fall 2018.

All B.Ed students are required to obtain a PRC/VSS (any time after June 15, 2018) for their start/return to B.Ed studies in Fall 2018.

That being said, where your permanent address is, determines where you will go to secure the requested documents.

A previous communication was recently circulated with details and instruction for all students going to a Local Police Service or an OPP detachment in their hometown.

The process for those who are going to Toronto Police Services is different. Please read below for details.

Students should only be visiting a Toronto Police Service location to secure their PRC/VSS (any time after June 15th, 2018) only IF their permanent address is in Toronto.

If you live anywhere else other than Toronto - You are to go to your Police Service location in your hometown. DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION FORM. 

Please Note: Toronto Police Services can average wait times in excess of 12 to 16 weeks.

Steps You Should Take To Secure Your PRC/VSS From Toronto Police Services:

1) Print the form/application on LEGAL SIZED paper

2) Fill out the form/application

• Mail it to the address provided on the form along with the accepted forms of payment (check their website for the exact fee and accepted methods of payment).
• Use a money order or a certified cheque.
• You may also deliver the form in person and then you can pay by cash, debit or credit card.

3) You submit the completed application (in person or by mail) to:

Records Management Services
40 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2J3

Caution:
If you choose to mail in your application for PRC/VSS to Toronto Police Services, you do so knowing and accepting the risk that it may delay the processing time and your ability to meet Lakehead's deadline for submitting this required documentation, to be permitted to head out on placement in Fall 2018.

Please see the email circulated on April 17, 2018 for the application form.