Please read the following important information on what to expect when registering your company.

How much does eRailSafe cost?

There is a $135 non-refundable Sign-Up Fee.

1. Applicants who have lived in the Canada for the last seven years will undergo eRailSafe Canada screening only. Program Fee: $105- $109 depending on the number of railroads selected.
2. Applicants who have not lived in the Canada for the entirety of the last seven years will undergo eRailSafe international screening and eRailSafe Canada Screening. Program Fee: Program Fee: $105- $109 depending on the number of railroads selected and the cost of the international criminal report (price varies per country.) *Upon renewal after two years of enrollment, the applicant will undergo standard eRailSafe Canada screening only. Program Fee: $105- $109 depending on the number of railroads selected.
3. Applicants who have never lived in Canada will undergo eRailSafe International screening only. Program Fee for training, testing and credentialing plus the cost of the international report *(price varies per country.) *Upon renewal after two years of enrollment, the applicant will undergo standard eRailSafe Canada screening only. Program Fee: $105- $109 depending on the number of railroads selected.

There is also an annual service fee based on ordering activity each year. Volume will be reviewed by eVerifile at the end of each calendar year. 

• A fee of $125 will be applied in January of the following year for accounts with usage between 0-9.
• A fee of $75 will be applied in January of the following year for accounts with usage between 10-99.
• A fee of $25 will be applied in January of the following year for accounts with usage of 100 or more

How long does it take to register?

Typically, registration takes 3-5 business days, but will depend on how quickly you submit your documents.

To register for eRailSafe Canada, you will need the following documents:

• A copy of your company’s Business License, Articles of Incorporation or Business Registration
• A signed copy of the Master Service Agreement
• Business references (3)
• Your company’s Vendor ID, Registration ID or Contractor Number.
• If you are a general contractor and do not have this information, please contact the railroad you are contracting with. Then, forward this information to [email protected].

If you have not received confirmation of receipt within 1 business day,

contact 1-800-560-6435