Identification requirements for a police check depend on the type of check and the issuing authority. Most applicants are completing a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), which has specific ID rules set by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Those requirements are set out below.
ID required for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) #
Provide three identity documents — one from each group below — and at least one must include a photo. You can’t use the same document across two groups (for example, if your driver licence is Document 1, it can’t also be Document 2).
| Group | Acceptable documents |
|---|---|
| Document 1 Primary |
Establishes core identity
|
| Document 2 Secondary |
Confirms identity — must be different from Document 1
|
| Document 3 Supporting |
Additional verification
|
A few rules that apply to every document:
- documents must be current, valid and legible — foreign documents require an accredited English translation
- clear scans or photos are acceptable, provided they’re unaltered
- your document set must evidence your full legal name, date of birth and photo ID
Other check types #
ID requirements differ for international checks and other verification types. For the full breakdown — including international police check ID and how biometric identity verification works — see our identification requirements guide.
If you’re unsure which documents to use, contact our Australian-based support team via the chat icon, or email [email protected]. We’re happy to help.
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