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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 CheckDescriptionPrice (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 CheckIssued directly through the Australian Federal Police (required for Commonwealth employment, immigration or visa purposes)$80
International Police ChecksUsed for overseas criminal history screeningFrom $70
– New ZealandStandard processing$70
– United StatesRapid automated verification$70
– ChinaStandard processing$85
– IndiaStandard processing$99
– United KingdomStandard processing$170
– All other countriesVaries by jurisdiction$170
VEVO Right-to-Work CheckConfirms Australian visa work rights directly with Home Affairs$10.00
Support Worker PlanCombined 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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