How Much Does a Police Check Cost? #
Worker Checks offers affordable, transparent pricing for all types of background and identity screening. Many applicants comparing costs are completing a National Police Check, which remains one of the fastest and most widely accepted checks in Australia. Whether you’re completing an NCCHC, an AFP-issued clearance, or an International Police Check, our fees are clear and all checks are delivered securely online.
💰 Current Worker Checks Pricing (as of October 2025) #
| Type of Check | Description | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) | Standard police check accepted Australia-wide for employment, licensing, and volunteer screening | $49.00 |
| AFP National Police Check | Issued directly through the Australian Federal Police (required for Commonwealth employment, immigration or visa purposes) | $80 |
| International Police Checks | Used for overseas criminal history screening | From $70 |
| – New Zealand | Standard processing | $70 |
| – United States | Rapid automated verification | $70 |
| – China | Standard processing | $85 |
| – India | Standard processing | $99 |
| – United Kingdom | Standard processing | $170 |
| – All other countries | Varies by jurisdiction | $170 |
| VEVO Right-to-Work Check | Confirms Australian visa work rights directly with Home Affairs | $10.00 |
| Support Worker Plan | Combined compliance package for NDIS, WWCC and Police Check screening | $49 – $239 |
⚠️ Note: All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and inclusive of GST where applicable.
Processing times vary depending on document verification and agency response times.
🏢 Business & Enterprise Pricing #
For organisations conducting regular or high-volume screening, Worker Checks offers negotiated business pricing supported by a formal Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Enterprise clients receive:
- Custom onboarding and bulk-invite options
- Monthly consolidated billing
- Dedicated account support
- Automated re-check reminders and expiry tracking
👉 Learn More About Worker Checks for Business ›
📎 Why Choose Worker Checks #
- ACIC-accredited and compliant with Australian privacy and data-sovereignty standards
- 100 % online,mobile friendly, secure, and paper-free application process
- Instant status tracking and certificate delivery via your personal portal
- Multi-check packages for workforce compliance across police, NDIS, WWCC, and VEVO requirements
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