Police Check VIC

How do I get a Police Check VIC?

Looking to obtain a Victorian Police Check VIC?  Worker checks can provide you with a 100% online Victorian Police Check.

Worker Checks provide the cheapest police check for Victoria, with volunteer checks from $21.00 and employment police checks from $49.00.

Online Police Check VIC

Worker Checks is your best solution. Worker Checks provide the cheapest police check for Victoria for $21.00 for volunteer checks and $49.00 for Employment police checks. Worker Checks provide a 100% online application process for your check in as little as one hour.

75% of National Police Check VIC are processed and available in your Worker Checks portal within 1 hour. However, 25% of the time, applications are flagged for further processing, known as ‘manual review’. Worker Checks Help Hub provides more information on Police Check delays.

In addition to the 100% online application process – you will be provided with a personal portal for storing and electronically sharing your Victorian police clearance. Your portal is extremely secure – Worker Checks utilise a private blockchain for all records – impenetrable and award-winning security.

Worker Checks is an Accredited Body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence  Commission (ACIC) and is able to accept and process your application for a all VIC Police Clearance Check. We take care of the entire process end-to-end often taking individuals 5 minutes to lodge the form. Please allow a little extra time if you’re not familiar with online forms.

Once your police check request is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email verifying the receipt of your application. Your online Worker Checks portal will also include details of your police clearance lodgement. When the application is processed, the official copy of your national criminal history is uploaded to your portal, and you will receive an notification email. It’s easy, it’s fast and it’s affordable.

How long does it take to get a Police Check VIC?

75% of VIC Police Checks are processed and available in your Worker Checks portal within 1 hour.

However, 25% of the time, applications are flagged for further processing, known as ‘manual review’. Worker Checks Help Hub provides more information on Police Check delays.

Who can request a Victorian Police Check?

Wondering who can request a Police Check VIC? The police check application process is open to individuals seeking employment, volunteer positions, or visa applications. Employers may also request a police check for their employees as part of background checks. Additionally, educational institutions and licensing bodies often require this clearance for students or professionals in certain fields.

Informed consent must provided by the applicant

You cannot obtain a VIC Police Check on somebody else without their informed consent

Can I do a police check on another person?

No you cannot conduct a police check on another person without their informed consent (permission).

It’s important to note that individuals must be at least 16 years old to apply for a National Police Check in Victoria. The purpose of the clearance is to ensure the safety and security of workplaces and communities by identifying any criminal history that may pose a risk.

Whether you’re a job seeker, employer, student, or volunteer, obtaining a National Police Clearance can provide peace of mind knowing that proper measures are taken to uphold safety standards across various settings.

Cheapest Police Check for Victoria?

Worker Checks provide the cheapest police check for Victoria for $21.00 for volunteer checks and $49.00 for Employment police checks. Worker Checks provide a 100% online application process for your check in as little as one hour.

How long is a VIC Police Check valid for?

Have you ever wondered how long a VIC Police Check is valid for?  Police Checks do not expire.

There is no standard period of time that a police check remains valid for. The check does not include an expiry date, and only includes the date that the report was issued.

Your VIC Police Check will be displayed in your Worker Checks portal for 3 months. Due to Commonwealth Privacy Law, Worker Checks are required by law to remove your Police Check after 3 months.

A Criminal History Check is considered a ‘point in time’ check. The information contained in the document is only accurate up to the date and time of issue. A police check does not expire officially, but the information may become outdated as time goes on, or miss out new information contained on an individual’s police record, if an offence took place after the certificate was produced.

The purpose behind the police check is relevant to determine how valid the document is. Organisations who request the check must decide themselves if the date on a police check is acceptable. They must also determine a timeframe in which they require an updated Australian National Police Check. This is usually part of company policy and their own risk assessments as to what they will and won’t accept, and when it needs to be renewed.

What is included on my VIC Police Check Certificate?

Sharing you police check electronically is possible in your Worker Checks portal.

After obtaining your VIC Police Check, you will receive a certificate in your Worker Checks Portal – which you can e-share with your employer or anyone that requires.

Or you can print to PDF.

Your checks that includes your personal information (name(s), address history), any criminal history information disclosed during the check, and whether or not you have a disclosable court outcomes.