What Is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)?
Learn about the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), Australia's national police check administered by the ACIC, which provides a comprehensive criminal history across all states and territories.
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is Australia's national police check, administered by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). It checks your criminal history across every state and territory in one search.
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What it is
The NCCHC is Australia's national police check, administered by the ACIC — a federal body that coordinates criminal intelligence across all Australian law enforcement agencies.
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How it works
Your name, date of birth, and residential history are matched against police databases in every state and territory. Each jurisdiction returns any disclosable court outcomes to the ACIC, which compiles your certificate.
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ACIC-accredited providers
Only ACIC-accredited organisations can submit NCCHC applications. National Clearance Australia is ACIC accredited, so your check is processed through the official national system and carries full legal recognition.
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Why accreditation matters
A non-accredited provider may issue a certificate that employers or licensing bodies won't accept. Always confirm your provider is ACIC accredited before applying.