Information for sex offenders

The National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) is a national registration system for sex offenders who have been released into the community. The registry is administered by the province.

Sex offenders are obligated by court order to:

1. Register within seven (7) days of conviction and/or release from prison.
2. Report and re-register annually at the appropriate registration centre.
3. Notify the NSOR of any change of address or absence from any main or secondary residence of more than seven days. A change of address must be reported within 7 days of the move.

Sex offenders can register and report at:

Calgary Registration Centre​
Location: 5111 - 47 St. N.E, East Building
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
No appointments are necessary, however waiting times may vary.

Sex offender reporting requirements

Sex offenders completing the initial registration and annual re-registration have the following requirements:

• Must report in person.
• Must bring two pieces of government-issued ID, at least one of which must be picture ID.
• For initial registration only, must bring the Notice of Obligation to Comply with Sex offender Information Registration Act.

Sex offenders registering an address change and/or absence notification paperwork have the following requirements:

• Must report in person.
• Must bring two pieces of government-issued ID, at least one of which must be picture ID.

Questions

If you have questions or concerns, email the Sex Offender Registry Centre of Alberta (SORCA) at RCMP.KSORCA-KDSCRA.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or call them at 1-866-419-4179.

For more information, please visit the RCMP's National Sex Offender Registry​.​​