Comparison – police check providers in Australia

Updated July 2026

Police check providers in Australia, compared

An honest side-by-side of ACIC-accredited providers — pricing, turnaround, online process, mobile support and business portals.

More than 40 ACIC-accredited bodies are authorised to access the National Police Checking Service in Australia. Every Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued by an accredited provider draws on the same national database and carries the same legal validity — so the real differences come down to price, speed, user experience and additional services.

This guide compares popular online providers to help individuals and organisations choose the right option. Worker Checks is included, and is one of the providers listed.

Quick comparison

Provider Empleo Voluntario Typical turnaround Online Móvil Business portal
Controles de los trabajadores $52 inc. GST $21 inc. GST 80% within 1–3 min ✓ ✓ BusinessHub (free)
AuthNTick ~$59 (incl. fees) ~$23 Within 24 hours ✓ ✓ Sí
CrimCheck ~$60 ~$23 ~2 in 3 within 2 biz days ✓ ✓ Sí
ANCC ~$58 ~$27 1–3 días hábiles ✓ ✓ Sí
National Crime Check ~$59 ~$30 ~70% in 1–2 biz days ✓ ✓ Yes (API)
Checked Australia ~$64 ~$34 Within 1 hour ✓ ✓ Sí
CVCheck (fit2work) ~$65 ~$27 95% in 10 biz days ✓ ✓ Yes (API)
Crime Check Australia ~$99 ~$69 Within 1 hour ✓ ✓ Sí
AFP $56 (GST exempt) $56 (GST exempt) 5–7 business days ✓ Limited No
Victoria Police $91.50 (GST exempt) $31.10 (volunteer) Min. 10 biz days ✓ Limited No

Worker Checks pricing and turnaround are current and confirmed. Our prices include GST with no additional processing or transaction fees added at checkout — the price shown is what you pay. Some competitors advertise a lower base price but add GST and/or transaction fees at checkout, so the final amount can be higher. Competitor prices and turnaround times are approximate, reflect each provider’s public information (July 2026), and are a general guide only. Always confirm the final checkout total directly with each provider before applying. Government providers (AFP, state police) are GST-exempt.

What to consider

Precio

ACIC-accredited online providers generally charge between roughly $52 and $99 for an employment police check, and around $21 to $69 for a volunteer check. The AFP charges a flat $56 (GST exempt) for both purposes. Price differences reflect each provider’s service fees — the underlying NCCHC certificate is identical regardless of who you apply through.

Tiempo de respuesta

Most online providers return the majority of checks within minutes to 24 hours. However, a portion of all applications are referred for manual review by police agencies, which can take up to 15 business days regardless of provider. No accredited body can speed up manual review — it is handled directly by state and territory police and the ACIC. Government channels (AFP, state police) typically take 5–10 business days for routine checks.

Online & mobile experience

All major commercial providers offer 100% online applications with digital identity verification. The best are fully mobile-friendly, letting applicants complete the entire check — including ID upload and identity verification — from a smartphone without installing an app. Government channels accept online applications but may require postal submission for fingerprint-inclusive checks and offer more limited mobile support.

Business & employer portals

If you screen multiple workers, most providers offer a portal with bulk uploads, employer-pay or worker-pay billing, compliance tracking and expiry reminders. Some charge for portal access; others — such as Worker Checks BusinessHub — include it at no additional cost.

Additional checks

Some providers offer screening beyond police checks: VEVO right-to-work verification, international police checks, NDIS Worker Screening support, Working With Children Check tracking, verification of identity, and qualification verification.

Provider overviews

Controles de los trabajadores

Employment $52 inc. GST Volunteer $21 inc. GST

ACIC-accredited provider based in Melbourne. The whole process is 100% online and mobile-friendly — complete your check from any phone, tablet or computer. Around 80% of checks finish within 1–3 minutes; the rest may be referred for manual review, which can take up to 15 business days. Includes a free business portal (BusinessHub) for bulk screening, plus VEVO, international police checks, verification of identity and qualification checks. Certificates are secured with private blockchain technology.

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Policía Federal Australiana

All purposes $56 (GST exempt)

Issues National Police Certificates for Commonwealth/ACT purposes, immigration and overseas employment. Online applications take around 5–7 business days. Required for Australian visa applications and certain Commonwealth roles. No business portal.

Checked Australia

Employment ~$64 Volunteer ~$34

ACIC-accredited provider that advertises most checks processed within one hour during business hours, with an express option and both individual and corporate portals.

CVCheck (fit2work)

Employment ~$65

ACIC-accredited provider (operated by Kinatico Ltd) processing large check volumes annually. States 95% completed within 10 business days. Offers an API for enterprise integration.

National Crime Check

Employment ~$59 Volunteer ~$30

ACIC-accredited provider offering an API for enterprise integration, bulk processing discounts and online ID verification technology.

CrimCheck

Employment ~$60 Volunteer ~$23

Not-for-profit ACIC-accredited body. Its site states roughly two in three checks are returned within two business days, with profits directed to community support.

AuthNTick

Employment ~$59 at checkout

ACIC-accredited provider (operated by DPI Consulting) offering both NCCHC and AFP checks, plus VEVO and employment verification. Its advertised base price (~$52.72) excludes GST and a transaction fee, bringing the checkout total to around $59.

Victoria Police

Standard $91.50 Volunteer $31.10

Issues National Police Certificates directly (both GST exempt). Online or postal applications accepted, with a minimum of around 10 business days processing. Reduced fees apply for eligible Victorian volunteers and students with a Community Volunteer Fee number. Fees confirmed from the Victoria Police fees page.

Preguntas frecuentes

Are all ACIC-accredited police checks the same?
Yes. Every NCCHC issued by an accredited body uses the same National Police Checking Service database and carries the same legal validity — the certificate is equivalent regardless of provider. The differences relate to price, turnaround, user experience and additional services.
Do I need an AFP check or an NCCHC?
For most employment, volunteering and licensing purposes, an NCCHC from any ACIC-accredited provider is accepted. An AFP National Police Certificate is specifically required for visa and immigration applications, Commonwealth security clearances, and roles where the requesting organisation explicitly requires AFP-issued certification.
Can any provider speed up a manual review?
No. When an application is referred for manual review, it is processed by state and territory police and the ACIC. No accredited body can influence or expedite this. Manual reviews typically take up to 15 business days.
How long is a police check valid?
An NCCHC is a point-in-time certificate reflecting your criminal history on the date it was issued. There is no universal expiry — each requesting organisation sets its own policy, commonly requiring one issued within 3, 6 or 12 months.
What is a low-cost police check option in Australia?
Among the ACIC-accredited providers compared here, employment checks start from around $52 inc. GST and volunteer checks from around $21 inc. GST. The AFP charges a flat $56 (GST exempt) regardless of purpose. Because more than 40 accredited bodies operate in Australia, always confirm current pricing directly before applying.
Can I use a police check from one state in another?
Yes. An NCCHC covers all Australian states and territories. It draws from a national database, so the result is valid anywhere in Australia regardless of where you live or which provider you used.

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission maintains the official register of accredited bodies. View the complete list at acic.gov.au/accredited-bodies.

Last updated July 2026. Competitor pricing and service details are approximate, sourced from public provider websites, and may change without notice.
Worker Checks Pty Ltd is an ACIC-accredited body and is included in this comparison.
Please verify current pricing directly with each provider.