If you think a child is being harmed or neglected, contact Child and Family Services (CFS) at 1 (866) 345-9241. In Winnipeg, contact (204) 944-4200.

NOTE: If this is an emergency, contact your local police emergency number.

NOTICE

As of November 19, 2024, we are currently processing applications received on October 4, 2024. This information is updated every Tuesday and Friday.

Child Abuse Registry

Frequently Asked Questions | How the Registry Works (PDF)

Description

The purpose of the Child Abuse Registry is to help child and family services agencies protect children. Under certain circumstances, an employer or organization can access the Registry to determine whether persons who will have the care of children or have unsupervised access to children are listed on the Registry.

The Registry contains names of persons who have been found to have abused a child.

How to Apply

Apply Online: Online Application Form
Apply By Mail: Download Application and Instructions (PDF)
Apply in person:
1st floor - 777 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N3
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Our office is closed during all holidays.

Note: Applicants must provide two valid pieces of government-issued identification (ID), one of which must include the applicant's name, date of birth, signature, photo and an expiry date.

Fees & Online Payment Information

There is a $20.00 fee for your initial application.
Each additional application is $5.00 when requested at the time of submission.

There are four (4) payment options when you apply online. These include:

Mastercard (credit card)
Visa (credit card)
Debit Mastercard (direct payment card)
Debit Visa (direct payment card)

Contact your financial institution (i.e., bank) should you have questions about any of the available payment options.

Contact

Child Abuse Registry Unit
777 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB R3G 0N3
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Toll-free: 1-855-844-8834
Telephone: 204-945-6967
TTY: 1-800-855-0511 (Manitoba Relay Service)
Fax: 204-948-2222
Email: car@gov.mb.ca