Fingerprints along with police records check certificate?

[HeartOfAllThings 2]

Pretty self explanatory title. But here's the long version I went into the local police station to get my fingerprints taken because the the Canadian government website I got the info on how to obtain a police records check said it was the first step. They said the fingerprints check takes time to receive, but I did get my records check document on the spot. SO I'm wondering if I can send that in, without waiting for the fingerprints documents to come back? I called the NVC and they said the US consulate in my country decides if I need the fingerprints check. The guidelines for Canada* say I don't, but wanted to double check on here.

*my source is here: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/CA.html

"Applicants who are physically present in Canada should contact their local police service or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) office regarding criminal record check procedures. Applicants may obtain a certificate of no conviction issued by any Canadian police service so long as it notes that Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) or the national criminal records repository was searched using the applicant's name and date of birth. Applicants should ensure that the search includes all names that they have previously used, including maiden names, prior married names, or names used before Canadian naturalization."

No mention of fingerprinting needed.

Thanks for your help!

[NikLR 13,220]

Have you ever been convicted of a crime or even arrested?

[HeartOfAllThings 2]

No. The records check they handed me shows no entries.

[NikLR 13,220]

I'd think you'd know if you'd been convicted of a crime or arrested. If neither of those things then you just need a name check, no fingerprints.