How Do I Apply for a Police Check
Learn how to apply for a police check online in Australia. Create an account, complete the form, verify your ID, pay securely, and submit your application. Most results are returned within 1–5 business days.
Applying online takes just a few minutes: create an account, complete the form, verify your ID digitally, pay, and submit. We're ACIC accredited, and most results come back within 1–5 business days.
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Step-by-step application process
- Create your account — register at ncaust.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 digital — 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'll be notified by email when your result is ready.
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What happens next?
Your application is processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) network. Track progress in your dashboard any time, and download your certificate as a PDF once issued.
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Nationally recognised
Our platform is ACIC accredited, so your result is accepted by employers, licensing bodies, and government agencies across Australia.