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}\n .hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }\n .section-heading { font-size: 1.3rem; }\n .faq-section { padding: 1.25rem; }\n .provider-card { padding: 1.25rem; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n\n<div class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"badge\">Updated April 2026<\/div>\n <h1>Police Check Providers in Australia<\/h1>\n <p class=\"subtitle\">Compare ACIC-accredited providers side by side \u2014 pricing, turnaround times, online process, mobile support, and business portals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n \n <div class=\"intro\">\n <p>There are over 40 ACIC-accredited bodies authorised to access the National Police Checking Service in Australia. Every Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued by an accredited provider uses the same national database and carries the same legal validity \u2014 so the differences come down to price, speed, user experience, and additional services.<\/p>\n <p>This guide compares the most popular online providers to help individuals and organisations choose the right option.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Comparaison rapide<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Provider<\/th>\n <th>Employment (inc GST)<\/th>\n <th>Volunteer (inc GST)<\/th>\n <th>Typical Turnaround<\/th>\n <th>Online<\/th>\n <th>Mobile<\/th>\n <th>Portail d'entreprise<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"highlight-row\">\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Contr\u00f4les des travailleurs<\/td>\n <td class=\"price-low\">$49.00<\/td>\n <td class=\"price-low\">$21.00<\/td>\n <td>80% within 1\u20133 min<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>BusinessHub (free)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">AuthNTick<\/td>\n <td>from $52.72 *<\/td>\n <td>from $22.72 *<\/td>\n <td>Within 24 hours<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">CrimCheck<\/td>\n <td>$60.00 *<\/td>\n <td>$23.10 *<\/td>\n <td>1\u20133 minutes<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">ANCC<\/td>\n <td>$58.19<\/td>\n <td>$27.39<\/td>\n <td>1-3 jours ouvrables<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">National Crime Check<\/td>\n <td>$58.90<\/td>\n <td>$29.90<\/td>\n <td>Within 24 hours<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Yes (API)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Checked Australia<\/td>\n <td>$64.00<\/td>\n <td>$34.00<\/td>\n <td>Within 1 hour<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">CVCheck (fit2work)<\/td>\n <td>$64.80<\/td>\n <td>$27.39<\/td>\n <td>95% in 10 biz days<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Yes (API)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Crime Check Australia<\/td>\n <td>$99.00<\/td>\n <td>$69.00<\/td>\n <td>Within 1 hour<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">AFP<\/td>\n <td>$56.00 \u2020<\/td>\n <td>$56.00 \u2020<\/td>\n <td>5\u20137 business days<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"limited\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Non<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Victoria Police<\/td>\n <td>$51.60 \u2020<\/td>\n <td>Discounted \u2020<\/td>\n <td>Min. 10 biz days<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"limited\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Non<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"table-note\">Prices shown inclusive of GST where confirmed by provider. * GST inclusion not confirmed on provider website \u2014 check directly. \u2020 GST exempt (government provider). “From” indicates provider’s advertised starting price. ANCC advertises $52.90 + GST, shown here as GST-inclusive total. All prices verified April 2026 from provider websites and may change.<\/p>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">What to Consider<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"content-section\">\n <h3>Prix<\/h3>\n <p>ACIC-accredited online providers charge between $49 and $99 for an employment police check (inc. GST). Volunteer checks range from $21 to $69. The AFP charges a flat $56 (GST exempt) for both purposes. Price differences reflect service fees \u2014 the underlying NCCHC certificate is identical regardless of provider.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Turnaround Time<\/h3>\n <p>Most online providers process the majority of checks within 1\u20133 minutes to 24 hours. However, approximately 20\u201330% of all applications are <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/documents\/raisons-pour-lesquelles-un-controle-de-police-est-retarde\/\">flagged for manual review<\/a> by police agencies, which can take up to 15 business days regardless of provider. No accredited body can speed up the manual review process \u2014 this is handled directly by state and territory police agencies and the ACIC.<\/p>\n <p>Government channels (AFP, state police) typically take longer: 5\u201310 business days for routine checks.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Online & Mobile Experience<\/h3>\n <p>All major commercial providers offer 100% online applications with digital identity verification. The best providers are fully mobile-friendly, allowing applicants to complete their entire check \u2014 including selfie verification and ID upload \u2014 from a smartphone without downloading an app. Government channels (AFP, state police) accept online applications but may require postal submissions for fingerprint-inclusive checks and offer limited mobile optimisation.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Business & Employer Portals<\/h3>\n <p>If you process checks for multiple workers, most providers offer a business 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.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Additional Checks<\/h3>\n <p>Some providers offer complementary screening services beyond police checks, including VEVO right-to-work verification, international police checks, NDIS Worker Screening support, Working with Children Check (WWCC) tracking, verification of identity (VOI), and qualification verification.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Provider Overviews<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"provider-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"provider-card featured\">\n <h4>Contr\u00f4les des travailleurs<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $49<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $21<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider based in Melbourne. The entire process is 100% online and mobile-friendly \u2014 complete your check from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Approximately 80% of checks are completed within 1\u20133 minutes. The remaining applications may be flagged for <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/documents\/raisons-pour-lesquelles-un-controle-de-police-est-retarde\/\" style=\"color: var(--royal-blue); font-weight: 600;\">manual review by police agencies<\/a>, which can take up to 15 business days. Includes a free business portal (BusinessHub) for bulk screening, plus VEVO, international police checks, VOI, and qualification verification. Certificates are secured with private blockchain technology.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/types-de-controles-de-police\/ncchc\/\" class=\"site-link\">Start your check \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>Police f\u00e9d\u00e9rale australienne<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">All purposes $56 (GST exempt)<\/span>\n <p>Issues National Police Certificates for Commonwealth\/ACT purposes, immigration, and overseas employment. Online applications take 5\u20137 business days. Required for Australian visa applications and certain Commonwealth roles. No business portal available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>Checked Australia<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $64<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $34<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider claiming most checks processed within one hour during business hours. Offers an express service and both individual and corporate portals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>CVCheck (fit2work)<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $64.80<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider (operated by Kinatico Ltd) processing over 300,000 checks annually. States 95% completed within 10 business days. Offers API for enterprise integration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>National Crime Check<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $58.90<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $29.90<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider offering API for enterprise integration, bulk processing discounts, and online ID verification technology.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>CrimCheck<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $60<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $23.10<\/span>\n <p>Not-for-profit ACIC-accredited body. States results generally received within 1\u20133 minutes. All profits donated to South East Volunteers community support organisation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>AuthNTick<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment from $52.72<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer from $22.72<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider (operated by DPI Consulting). Offers both NCCHC and AFP checks, plus VEVO and employment verification. Apple Pay integration for mobile users.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>Victoria Police<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Standard $51.60 (GST exempt)<\/span>\n <p>Issues National Police Certificates directly. Online or postal applications accepted. Minimum 10 business days processing. Discounted rates for Victorian volunteers and students with a CVF number.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"faq-section\">\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Are all ACIC-accredited police checks the same?<\/h3>\n <p>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 identical regardless of provider. Differences relate to pricing, turnaround time, user experience, and additional services.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Do I need an AFP check or an NCCHC?<\/h3>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Can any provider speed up a manual review?<\/h3>\n <p>No. When an application is <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/documents\/raisons-pour-lesquelles-un-controle-de-police-est-retarde\/\">flagged for manual review<\/a>, it is processed by state and territory police agencies and the ACIC. No accredited body can influence or expedite this. Manual reviews typically take up to 15 business days.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>How long is a police check valid?<\/h3>\n <p>An NCCHC is a point-in-time certificate reflecting your criminal history on the date issued. There is no universal expiry. Each requesting organisation sets its own policy \u2014 typically requiring one issued within 3, 6, or 12 months.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What is the cheapest police check in Australia?<\/h3>\n <p>As of April 2026, the most affordable ACIC-accredited employment police check is $49.00 inc. GST from Worker Checks. The next closest is AuthNTick from $52.72 inc. GST. Volunteer checks start from $21.00 inc. GST (Worker Checks). The AFP charges a flat $56.00 (GST exempt) regardless of purpose.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Can I use a police check from one state in another?<\/h3>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"callout\">\n <p>The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission maintains the official register of all accredited bodies. View the complete list at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acic.gov.au\/accredited-bodies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">acic.gov.au\/accredited-bodies<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"footer-note\">\n Last updated April 2026. Pricing and service details sourced from provider websites and may change without notice.<br>\n Worker Checks Pty Ltd is an ACIC-accredited body and is included in this comparison.<br>\n We encourage you to verify current pricing directly with each provider.\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police Check Providers Australia \u2014 ACIC-Accredited Comparison (2026) Updated April 2026 Police Check Providers in Australia Compare ACIC-accredited providers side by side \u2014 pricing, turnaround times, online process, mobile support, and business portals. There are over 40 ACIC-accredited bodies authorised to access the National Police Checking Service in Australia. 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}\n .hero h1 { font-size: 1.5rem; }\n .section-heading { font-size: 1.3rem; }\n .faq-section { padding: 1.25rem; }\n .provider-card { padding: 1.25rem; }\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n\n<div class=\"hero\">\n <div class=\"badge\">Updated April 2026<\/div>\n <h1>Police Check Providers in Australia<\/h1>\n <p class=\"subtitle\">Compare ACIC-accredited providers side by side \u2014 pricing, turnaround times, online process, mobile support, and business portals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n \n <div class=\"intro\">\n <p>There are over 40 ACIC-accredited bodies authorised to access the National Police Checking Service in Australia. Every Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued by an accredited provider uses the same national database and carries the same legal validity \u2014 so the differences come down to price, speed, user experience, and additional services.<\/p>\n <p>This guide compares the most popular online providers to help individuals and organisations choose the right option.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Comparaison rapide<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th>Provider<\/th>\n <th>Employment (inc GST)<\/th>\n <th>Volunteer (inc GST)<\/th>\n <th>Typical Turnaround<\/th>\n <th>Online<\/th>\n <th>Mobile<\/th>\n <th>Portail d'entreprise<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr class=\"highlight-row\">\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Contr\u00f4les des travailleurs<\/td>\n <td class=\"price-low\">$49.00<\/td>\n <td class=\"price-low\">$21.00<\/td>\n <td>80% within 1\u20133 min<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>BusinessHub (free)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">AuthNTick<\/td>\n <td>from $52.72 *<\/td>\n <td>from $22.72 *<\/td>\n <td>Within 24 hours<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">CrimCheck<\/td>\n <td>$60.00 *<\/td>\n <td>$23.10 *<\/td>\n <td>1\u20133 minutes<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">ANCC<\/td>\n <td>$58.19<\/td>\n <td>$27.39<\/td>\n <td>1-3 jours ouvrables<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">National Crime Check<\/td>\n <td>$58.90<\/td>\n <td>$29.90<\/td>\n <td>Within 24 hours<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Yes (API)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Checked Australia<\/td>\n <td>$64.00<\/td>\n <td>$34.00<\/td>\n <td>Within 1 hour<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">CVCheck (fit2work)<\/td>\n <td>$64.80<\/td>\n <td>$27.39<\/td>\n <td>95% in 10 biz days<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Yes (API)<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Crime Check Australia<\/td>\n <td>$99.00<\/td>\n <td>$69.00<\/td>\n <td>Within 1 hour<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Oui<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">AFP<\/td>\n <td>$56.00 \u2020<\/td>\n <td>$56.00 \u2020<\/td>\n <td>5\u20137 business days<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"limited\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Non<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <tr>\n <td class=\"provider-name\">Victoria Police<\/td>\n <td>$51.60 \u2020<\/td>\n <td>Discounted \u2020<\/td>\n <td>Min. 10 biz days<\/td>\n <td><span class=\"check\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n <td><span class=\"limited\">Limited<\/span><\/td>\n <td>Non<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"table-note\">Prices shown inclusive of GST where confirmed by provider. * GST inclusion not confirmed on provider website \u2014 check directly. \u2020 GST exempt (government provider). “From” indicates provider’s advertised starting price. ANCC advertises $52.90 + GST, shown here as GST-inclusive total. All prices verified April 2026 from provider websites and may change.<\/p>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">What to Consider<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"content-section\">\n <h3>Prix<\/h3>\n <p>ACIC-accredited online providers charge between $49 and $99 for an employment police check (inc. GST). Volunteer checks range from $21 to $69. The AFP charges a flat $56 (GST exempt) for both purposes. Price differences reflect service fees \u2014 the underlying NCCHC certificate is identical regardless of provider.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Turnaround Time<\/h3>\n <p>Most online providers process the majority of checks within 1\u20133 minutes to 24 hours. However, approximately 20\u201330% of all applications are <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/documents\/raisons-pour-lesquelles-un-controle-de-police-est-retarde\/\">flagged for manual review<\/a> by police agencies, which can take up to 15 business days regardless of provider. No accredited body can speed up the manual review process \u2014 this is handled directly by state and territory police agencies and the ACIC.<\/p>\n <p>Government channels (AFP, state police) typically take longer: 5\u201310 business days for routine checks.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Online & Mobile Experience<\/h3>\n <p>All major commercial providers offer 100% online applications with digital identity verification. The best providers are fully mobile-friendly, allowing applicants to complete their entire check \u2014 including selfie verification and ID upload \u2014 from a smartphone without downloading an app. Government channels (AFP, state police) accept online applications but may require postal submissions for fingerprint-inclusive checks and offer limited mobile optimisation.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Business & Employer Portals<\/h3>\n <p>If you process checks for multiple workers, most providers offer a business 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.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Additional Checks<\/h3>\n <p>Some providers offer complementary screening services beyond police checks, including VEVO right-to-work verification, international police checks, NDIS Worker Screening support, Working with Children Check (WWCC) tracking, verification of identity (VOI), and qualification verification.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Provider Overviews<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"provider-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"provider-card featured\">\n <h4>Contr\u00f4les des travailleurs<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $49<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $21<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider based in Melbourne. The entire process is 100% online and mobile-friendly \u2014 complete your check from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Approximately 80% of checks are completed within 1\u20133 minutes. The remaining applications may be flagged for <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/documents\/raisons-pour-lesquelles-un-controle-de-police-est-retarde\/\" style=\"color: var(--royal-blue); font-weight: 600;\">manual review by police agencies<\/a>, which can take up to 15 business days. Includes a free business portal (BusinessHub) for bulk screening, plus VEVO, international police checks, VOI, and qualification verification. Certificates are secured with private blockchain technology.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/types-de-controles-de-police\/ncchc\/\" class=\"site-link\">Start your check \u2192<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>Police f\u00e9d\u00e9rale australienne<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">All purposes $56 (GST exempt)<\/span>\n <p>Issues National Police Certificates for Commonwealth\/ACT purposes, immigration, and overseas employment. Online applications take 5\u20137 business days. Required for Australian visa applications and certain Commonwealth roles. No business portal available.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>Checked Australia<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $64<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $34<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider claiming most checks processed within one hour during business hours. Offers an express service and both individual and corporate portals.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>CVCheck (fit2work)<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $64.80<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider (operated by Kinatico Ltd) processing over 300,000 checks annually. States 95% completed within 10 business days. Offers API for enterprise integration.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>National Crime Check<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $58.90<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $29.90<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider offering API for enterprise integration, bulk processing discounts, and online ID verification technology.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>CrimCheck<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment $60<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer $23.10<\/span>\n <p>Not-for-profit ACIC-accredited body. States results generally received within 1\u20133 minutes. All profits donated to South East Volunteers community support organisation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>AuthNTick<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Employment from $52.72<\/span>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Volunteer from $22.72<\/span>\n <p>ACIC-accredited provider (operated by DPI Consulting). Offers both NCCHC and AFP checks, plus VEVO and employment verification. Apple Pay integration for mobile users.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"provider-card\">\n <h4>Victoria Police<\/h4>\n <span class=\"price-tag\">Standard $51.60 (GST exempt)<\/span>\n <p>Issues National Police Certificates directly. Online or postal applications accepted. Minimum 10 business days processing. Discounted rates for Victorian volunteers and students with a CVF number.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n <h2 class=\"section-heading\">Questions fr\u00e9quemment pos\u00e9es<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"faq-section\">\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Are all ACIC-accredited police checks the same?<\/h3>\n <p>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 identical regardless of provider. Differences relate to pricing, turnaround time, user experience, and additional services.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Do I need an AFP check or an NCCHC?<\/h3>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Can any provider speed up a manual review?<\/h3>\n <p>No. When an application is <a href=\"https:\/\/workerchecks.com\/fr\/documents\/raisons-pour-lesquelles-un-controle-de-police-est-retarde\/\">flagged for manual review<\/a>, it is processed by state and territory police agencies and the ACIC. No accredited body can influence or expedite this. Manual reviews typically take up to 15 business days.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>How long is a police check valid?<\/h3>\n <p>An NCCHC is a point-in-time certificate reflecting your criminal history on the date issued. There is no universal expiry. Each requesting organisation sets its own policy \u2014 typically requiring one issued within 3, 6, or 12 months.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>What is the cheapest police check in Australia?<\/h3>\n <p>As of April 2026, the most affordable ACIC-accredited employment police check is $49.00 inc. GST from Worker Checks. The next closest is AuthNTick from $52.72 inc. GST. Volunteer checks start from $21.00 inc. GST (Worker Checks). The AFP charges a flat $56.00 (GST exempt) regardless of purpose.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <h3>Can I use a police check from one state in another?<\/h3>\n <p>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.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"callout\">\n <p>The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission maintains the official register of all accredited bodies. View the complete list at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acic.gov.au\/accredited-bodies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">acic.gov.au\/accredited-bodies<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"footer-note\">\n Last updated April 2026. Pricing and service details sourced from provider websites and may change without notice.<br>\n Worker Checks Pty Ltd is an ACIC-accredited body and is included in this comparison.<br>\n We encourage you to verify current pricing directly with each provider.\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police Check Providers Australia \u2014 ACIC-Accredited Comparison (2026) Updated April 2026 Police Check Providers in Australia Compare ACIC-accredited providers side by side \u2014 pricing, turnaround times, online process, mobile support, and business portals. There are over 40 ACIC-accredited bodies authorised to access the National Police Checking Service in Australia. 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