How Do I Apply for a Police Check
Learn how to apply for a police check through National Clearance Australia's ACIC-accredited platform. Follow a simple online process, verify your identity, and receive your results within 1–5 business days. Priority processing is available for faster results.
Applying for a police check through National Clearance Australia is a straightforward online process that takes just a few minutes. Our platform is ACIC accredited, meaning your result is nationally recognised and accepted by employers, licensing bodies, and government agencies across Australia.
- Create your account – Register at nationalclearanceaustralia.com.au using your email address.
- Complete the application form – Enter your full legal name, date of birth, current address, and residential history for the past five years.
- Verify your identity – Provide identity documents totalling 100 points. Verification is done digitally — no post office visit required.
- Select your purpose – Choose the reason for your check (employment, volunteering, licensing, or personal).
- Pay online – Pay securely by Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
- Submit and wait – Most checks are returned within 1–5 business days. You will be notified by email when your result is ready.
Make sure all personal details exactly match your identity documents. Discrepancies are the most common cause of delays.
Once submitted, your application is processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) network. Track progress in your dashboard at any time. Your certificate will be available to download as a PDF once issued.
Need your result faster? Add Priority Processing to your application for just $20. Up to 70% of priority checks are completed the same day. If we are unable to process your check the same day, the $20 Priority Processing fee will be fully refunded.