National Police Check – Fast, ACIC-Accredited Online Clearance

National Police Check Online Australia

Fast, ACIC-Accredited Online Clearance

Get your National Police Check online with fast turnaround from an ACIC-accredited provider. Worker Checks delivers official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks (NCCHC) 100% online, accepted Australia-wide by employers, regulators and volunteer organisations.

✅ Employment Police Check – $49.00

👉 Order Your National Police Check Online

✅ Volunteer Police Check – $21.00

👉 Order Your Volunteer National Police Check Online

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Get Your National Police Check Fast (Most in 60 Minutes)

Worker Checks makes it easy to apply for a National Police Check Australia-wide from any device. Complete your application online, track progress in real time, and access your certificate securely once issued.

Why Australians choose Worker Checks:

• Fast processing: Around 75% completed within 60 minutes
• ACIC-accredited: Official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• 100% online: No paperwork, no appointments, no queues
• Secure portal: View, download PDF, or e-share your certificate anytime
• Accepted nationwide: Employment, licensing, volunteering & compliance use

Order now:

• National Police Check – Employment ($49.00)
• National Police Check – Volunteer ($21.00)

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How the National Police Check Process Works

1. Choose your check: Select an employment or volunteer National Police Check and complete checkout.
2. Create your Worker Checks account: Use the same email address you used at checkout.
3. Verify your identity online: Upload your ID documents and complete a quick selfie match.
4. Complete your application: Provide your personal details, address history and purpose of check.
5. Receive your certificate: Your National Police Check certificate will be available in Worker Checks portal for printing and e-sharing.

Most customers receive their certificate within 60 minutes. Some applications may require manual review and take longer, depending on ACIC and police agency processing.

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Who Needs a National Police Check?

National Police Checks are required across many roles and industries in Australia, including:

• Aged care and disability support (including NDIS-related roles)
• Childcare, education and tutoring
• Healthcare and allied health
• Government and public sector roles
• Security, compliance and financial services
• Hospitality, retail and customer-facing roles
• Professional licensing and registration
• Volunteering, community and charity work
• Tenancy applications

If an employer, regulator or volunteer organisation has asked you for a National Police Check, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check from Worker Checks will usually meet their requirements.

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What You Need to Apply

• Valid ID documents (such as passport, driver licence, Medicare card, birth certificate, etc.).
• Address history for the past 5 years.
• A usable device (phone, tablet or computer) with internet access.
• A camera (phone or webcam) to complete the selfie identity check.

The online form typically takes 5–10 minutes to complete if you have your documents ready.

Read more in Police Check ID requirements here >

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How Long Is a National Police Check Valid?

A National Police Check is a point-in-time certificate. It shows your criminal history status on the date it is issued. There is no fixed expiry date set by ACIC; instead, each organisation decides how recent the certificate must be (for example, within 3, 6 or 12 months).

Worker Checks can only display your Police Check Certificate for viewing and sharing for 3 months For Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks – the last check completed will be displayed for 3 months (where after 3 months it is deemed “non-current” and will be deleted from the Workerchecks.com System and unavailable for display. You will receive a notification email prior to your checks being deleted. See Worker Checks Terms of Use for further Information >

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Why Choose Worker Checks?

• ACIC-accredited provider – trusted for official National Police Checks.
• Fast turnaround – 75% of checks completed within 60 minutes.
• Competitive pricing – employment checks $49.00, volunteer checks $21.00..
• Secure Australian data hosting – your information is stored onshore in Australia.
• Easy online portal – access and share your certificate anytime.
• Support when you need it – email and help hub resources available.

Start your National Police Check now.

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Related Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• International Police Check
• VEVO Right to Work Check

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worker Checks ACIC-accredited?

Yes. Worker Checks is accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) to provide official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks.

How fast will I receive my National Police Check?

Approximately 75% of checks are completed within 60 minutes. A small number of applications may be delayed if they require manual review by police agencies.

Is this check accepted in every state and territory?

Yes. A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is recognised across all Australian states and territories. Individual organisations may set their own rules about how recent the certificate must be.

What if there is an issue with my application?

If you have questions or something doesn’t look right, you can contact Worker Checks support via our help hub or support page and we’ll assist you.