Your NSW police check, done online.
A Police Check NSW is actually a national check — recognised across every state and territory. Apply in minutes from anywhere in NSW, no post office or police station visit required.
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What is a Police Check NSW?
MỘT Kiểm tra cảnh sát NSW (New South Wales police check) is a Kiểm tra lịch sử tội phạm được phối hợp trên toàn quốc (NCCHC) — the official police check issued by ACIC-accredited providers in Australia. Despite the “NSW” label, it is a national check: it draws on the same national police database and discloses your criminal history from every Australian state and territory, not just New South Wales. Worker Checks issues it 100% online, and around 80% of results are returned within 1–3 minutes.
A national check, processed fast, secured properly
A “Police Check NSW” 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 New South Wales.
What appears on a NSW police check?
On a standard employment Police Check NSW, disclosure is governed by the Criminal Records Act 1991 (NSW). Here is what generally does and doesn’t appear.
- Court convictions that are not spent
- Findings of guilt and certain court orders
- Các khoản phí đang chờ xử lý — matters before a court that aren’t yet finalised
- Court-convicted driving offences (e.g. drink or drug driving, dangerous driving)
- Convictions from other Australian states and territories
- Spent convictions (under the Criminal Records Act 1991)
- Convictions older than the crime-free period that meet the spent criteria
- Findings of guilt where no conviction was recorded (spent immediately)
- Minor infringements that were never dealt with by a court
When do convictions become “spent” in NSW?
New South Wales runs a spent convictions scheme under the Luật về Hồ sơ Tội phạm năm 1991 (New South Wales). Once a conviction is spent it is generally non-disclosable — it won’t appear on a standard police check and you don’t have to disclose it. Spending is automatic; there’s no application.
- Adults: a conviction is spent after a 10-year crime-free period from the date of conviction.
- Children (dealt with in the Children’s Court): the crime-free period is 3 years.
- Some convictions are spent immediately — for example, where a court finds a person guilty but records no conviction.
- Reoffending during the crime-free period (an offence punishable by imprisonment) restarts the clock.
Convictions that can never be spent in NSW
Under the Act, some convictions are permanently excluded and will always appear:
- Any conviction where a prison sentence of more than 6 months was imposed.
- All convictions for sexual offences.
- Convictions against a company or body corporate, and any convictions prescribed by the regulations.
The scheme also applies to interstate and Commonwealth convictions that correspond to NSW offences. Unlawfully disclosing someone’s spent conviction is an offence under the Act.
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 up to around 15 business days.
Download or share
Print your certificate, download the PDF, or e-share it directly with an employer from your portal.
Worker Checks vs other providers in NSW
A NSW police check is identical no matter who issues it — the same national database, the same legal validity. The differences are price, speed, and whether a business portal is included.
| Provider | Thuê người làm | Tình nguyện viên | Typical turnaround | Business portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiểm tra công nhânBest value | $52.00 inc. GST | $21.00 inc. GST | 80% within 1–3 min | ✓ BusinessHub (free) |
| AuthNTick | ~$59 (incl. fees) | ~$23 | Within 24 hours | ✓ Có |
| CrimCheck | ~$60 | ~$23 | ~2 in 3 within 2 biz days | ✓ Có |
| ANCC | ~$58 | ~$27 | 1–3 ngày làm việc | ✓ Có |
| National Crime Check | ~$59 | ~$30 | ~70% in 1–2 biz days | ✓ Yes (API) |
| Checked Australia | ~$64 | ~$34 | Within 1 hour | ✓ Có |
| CVCheck (fit2work) | ~$65 | ~$27 | 95% in 10 biz days | ✓ Yes (API) |
| Crime Check Australia | ~$99 | ~$69 | Within 1 hour | ✓ Có |
| AFP | $56 (GST exempt) | $56 (GST exempt) | 5–7 business days | ✕ Không |
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. The AFP charges a flat fee and is GST-exempt. See the full breakdown on our police check providers comparison.
Police Check NSW — FAQ
Is a NSW police check the same as a national police check?
Yes. A Police Check NSW is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). It draws on the national police database and is recognised in every Australian state and territory, so a check started from the “NSW” page is valid nationwide.
What shows up on a NSW police check?
A standard employment check shows disclosable court outcomes from anywhere in Australia — convictions that are not spent, findings of guilt, certain court orders, and pending charges. Spent convictions generally do not appear unless the check is for an exempt purpose such as working with children.
Do pending charges show up on a police check in NSW?
Yes. In New South Wales, pending charges are disclosable court outcomes and generally do appear on a standard police check, along with any unresolved matters before a court. This differs from Victoria, where pending charges usually do not appear on a standard employment check.
When does a conviction become spent in NSW?
Under the Criminal Records Act 1991 (NSW), a conviction is spent automatically after a 10-year crime-free period for adults, or 3 years for a person dealt with as a child in the Children’s Court. Some findings are spent immediately. Convictions with a prison sentence of more than 6 months, and all sexual offences, can never become spent.
How much does a police check cost in NSW?
A NSW employment police check is $52.00 and a volunteer police check is $21.00, both including GST. Worker Checks adds no processing or transaction fees at checkout, so the price shown is what you pay.
How long does a NSW police check take?
Around 80% of checks are returned within 1–3 minutes. The remaining applications are referred for manual review by police agencies, which can take up to around 15 business days — no provider can speed up a manual review.
How long is a NSW police check valid for?
A police check has no fixed expiry — it is a point-in-time result showing your history on the date it was issued. The organisation requesting it decides how recent it must be, commonly within 3, 6 or 12 months.
Is a Worker Checks NSW police check accepted by employers and government?
Yes. Worker Checks is an ACIC-accredited body, and the certificate it issues is the same Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check accepted by employers, regulators and volunteer organisations across NSW and Australia.
Can I run a police check on someone else?
No. A police check can only be conducted with the informed consent of the person it is for, and applicants must be at least 16 years old.
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