Can I do a police check on another person?

No, as an individual, you cannot conduct a police check on another person.

Any application for a criminal history check must include the informed consent of the individual on whom the check is being conducted.

Police checks, also known as background checks or Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in Australia, are  conducted by authorised agencies such as employers, government organisations, and law enforcement agencies for specific purposes, such as for employment, security clearance, or visa applications.

An individual can obtain a police check for themselves through an accredited agency, such Worker Checks .

Who can request a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?

It is standard practice for employers and organisations to request that you provide a national criminal history check as part of their background screening or engagement protocols.

This ensures that businesses can adequately and safely manage risk across all types of industries and locations.

Worker Checks is available 24/7 – this means that you can apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in your own time, without the need for lengthy delays and queues at your post office or local police station. Worker Checks 100%  online process will verify your identity online as a component of your online police check application.

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check can only be lodged for one purpose. This will be of:

• Employment
• Probity
• Licencing
• Commonwealth

If you’re not sure what check type you need to obtain, ensure that you contact the requesting organisation and ask for clarification before you begin the application process.

Worker Checks can help you obtain your nationally coordinated criminal history check fast and reliably online.