Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) | Worker Checks

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Your national police check, done in minutes.

Apply online for an official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) from an ACIC-accredited provider. 100% online, accepted Australia-wide by employers, regulators and volunteer organisations.

Employment Check $52 Volunteer Check $21

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Why Australians choose Worker Checks

Fast, official and fully online

The same nationally recognised certificate every employer accepts — delivered through a secure Australian-hosted portal.

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Fast processing

Around 80% of checks are completed within 3 minutes of applying.

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ACIC-accredited

An official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, not a copy or summary.

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100% online

No paperwork, no appointments and no queues — complete it from any device.

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Secure portal

View, download the PDF, or e-share your certificate anytime it’s needed.

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Accepted nationwide

Valid for employment, licensing, volunteering and compliance across Australia.

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Onshore data hosting

Your information is stored securely in Australia, with support when you need it.

How it works

Five steps from application to certificate

Most customers receive their certificate within 3 minutes. Some applications need manual review and take longer, depending on ACIC and police agency processing.

Choose your check

Select an employment or volunteer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and complete checkout.

Create your account

Use the same email address you used at checkout to set up your Worker Checks account.

Verify your identity online

Upload your ID documents and complete a quick selfie match to confirm it’s you.

Complete your application

Provide your personal details, address history and the purpose of your check.

Receive your certificate

Your certificate appears in the Worker Checks portal, ready to print or e-share.

How we compare

Worker Checks vs other ACIC-accredited providers

Every NCCHC draws on the same national database and carries the same legal validity, so the real differences come down to price, speed and whether a business portal is included.

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

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

Who needs one

Required across many roles and industries

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

Aged care & disability (NDIS) Childcare, education & tutoring Healthcare & allied health Government & public sector Security & financial services Hospitality, retail & customer-facing Professional licensing & registration Volunteering, community & charity Tenancy applications

Before you start

What you need to apply

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

Valid ID documents

Such as passport, driver licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.

Address history

Your residential addresses for the past 5 years.

A usable device

A phone, tablet or computer with internet access.

A camera

A phone or webcam to complete the selfie identity check.

Validity

How long is an NCCHC valid for?

An NCCHC is a point-in-time certificate showing your criminal history status on the date it’s issued. There’s no fixed expiry set by ACIC — each organisation decides how recent the certificate must be, commonly within 3, 6 or 12 months.

A note on certificate display Worker Checks displays your most recent NCCHC certificate for viewing and sharing for 3 months. After 3 months it’s deemed “non-current” and removed from the workerchecks.com system, so it’s no longer available for display. You’ll receive a notification email before this happens. See the Terms of Use for further information.

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FAQs

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 check?

Approximately 80% of checks are completed within 3 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’s the difference between an NCCHC and an AFP check?

For most employment, volunteering and licensing purposes, an NCCHC from an 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. See Which Police Check Do I Need?

What if there’s 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.

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Start your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check now

ACIC-accredited, 100% online, and recognised Australia-wide. Most certificates are issued within 3 minutes.

Employment Check — $52 → Volunteer Check — $21 →

Worker Checks Pty Ltd (ABN 85 624 296 313) is an ACIC-accredited body authorised to access the National Police Checking Service.
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission maintains the official register of accredited bodies at acic.gov.au/accredited-bodies.