Your SA police clearance, done online.

A Police Clearance SA is actually a national check — recognised across every state and territory. Apply in minutes, no police station visit required.

Start Your SA Police Clearance → What ID do I need?

80%

returned within
1–3 minutes

3mo

portal access
pagkatapos ng isyu

ACIC

accredited
screening body

Police Clearance SA — Pricing

Pagtatrabaho

For paid work, licensing & registration

$52.00

Magboluntaryo

For genuine unpaid roles

$21.00

Both prices inc. GST · Recognised nationally, not just in SA

What you get

A national check, processed fast, secured properly

A “Police Clearance SA” is the same Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check used Australia-wide — it draws from the same national database and is recognised by employers, regulators, and volunteer organisations in every state and territory, not just South Australia. A conviction recorded in another state will still appear on your SA-requested check.

100% online application

Secure portal & e-sharing

Blockchain-protected records

ACIC-accredited na provider

Accuracy matters: small mistakes in the spelling or spacing of the details you provide can result in an inaccurate search. Enter your information exactly as it appears on your ID — if we suspect an error, we’ll contact you before submitting your application to the National Police Checking Service.

Paano ito gumagana

From application to certificate in about 5 minutes

Submit your application

Provide your details and complete identity verification from your phone or computer — no appointments or paper forms.

Receive confirmation

You’ll get a confirmation email once your application is lodged, with details available in your secure Worker Checks portal.

Get your result

80% of checks are completed within 1–3 minutes. The remaining 20% are flagged for manual review by police agencies, which can take longer.

Download or share

Print your certificate, download the PDF, or e-share it directly with an employer from your portal.

Common questions

Police Clearance SA — FAQ

Who needs a Police Clearance SA?

Anyone applying for employment, volunteer work, licensing, or other purposes requiring a criminal history check. Many employers require it as part of onboarding.

Is the check specific to SA, or does it cover other states too?

It’s national. A conviction recorded anywhere in Australia — not just South Australia — will appear on your check, since it draws from a single national database.

Can I get a check for someone else?

No. Informed consent from the individual is required to obtain a police clearance on their behalf.

What happens if I’ve had a legal name change?

Any spent convictions tied to a previous legal name are still acknowledged correctly, whether or not you’ve updated all your documents — the system accounts for name changes during processing.

How long is my certificate available after I receive it?

Your result is available in your Worker Checks portal for 3 months. Under Commonwealth law, the result is then removed — download and save your certificate within that window.

Get your SA police clearance today

100% online, ACIC-accredited, and recognised nationally — not just in SA.

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