GCMS Notes Cost
Last updated: October 2026
One fee per request, shown before you pay. No subscription, no hidden extras.
Our prices
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GCMS notes
$18 CAD our fee
The case history and the notes written by the officers who assessed your application.
Why people request it: See the status of your application, understand why it was refused or delayed, or check what was recorded about you.
Requested from IRCC
Request GCMS notes -
Complete IRCC file
$32 CAD our fee
The officer notes plus copies of the documents and forms on your IRCC file.
Why people request it: Choose this if you also need to see what was submitted and recorded, for example before reapplying or when preparing an appeal.
Requested from IRCC
Request Complete file -
CBSA notes
$22 CAD our fee
Records held by the Canada Border Services Agency, including entry and exit records and screening notes.
Why people request it: Useful for permanent residence or citizenship applications when you need to confirm your time in Canada, or to see what border officers recorded.
Requested from CBSA
Request CBSA notes
The total is shown again before you pay. Delivery depends on how quickly the government responds (see processing times).
What our fee covers
- Preparing your request from the details you give us
- Sending you the consent form and checking it is complete
- Filing the request with the government
- Following up and sending you the records when they arrive
- Answering your questions about your order
What the government charges
The government has its own rules about fees for access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests, and the rules can change. Check the current rule on the government’s ATIP online request page. If a government fee applies to your request, it is shown separately before you pay.
Refunds
Our refund policy explains when a refund is possible.
You can do this yourself
If you would rather request your records directly, follow our free step-by-step guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Our fee is shown on the pricing page and again before you pay. The government has its own rules about fees for ATIP requests; our guide explains how to check the current rules.
Can I get a refund?
In some cases, yes. The refund policy explains when a refund is possible.
How long does it take?
The government must normally respond to an ATIP request within 30 days and can extend that period in some situations. We send you the records when we receive them. See the processing times page.