
If you can't meet 100 points, contact us. If you need us to do an NPC on an Australian company, visit Company checks. If you need to supply fingerprints as part of your application, the total cost is $99.Īpplication fees are exempt from GST. Fees and chargesĮach NPC application costs $42. You'll need to check with the criminal records section of the relevant state or territory police service. We cannot tell you in advance what may or may not be on your NPC. Some categories of employment or purposes of the check are exempt from any relevant legislation.
convictions considered 'spent' under federal or state legislation. pending charges, where you have been charged with an offence but have not yet been to court.ĭepending on the relevant state or territory legislation, it may not include:. local and interstate criminal and traffic court outcomes. Our national police check also uses information from all Australian police services to list any: Your NPC will list 'disclosable court outcomes' released in line with federal, state and territory laws, including the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) and the Spent Convictions Act 2000 (ACT). We then work out what information to include, subject to laws and current policies. We compare your details, such as name and date of birth, against a central index. If you're younger than 18, you'll need a parent or guardian to co-sign your application.
But you cannot apply for an NPC for someone else without their consent. Different purposes might lead to different results, depending on relevant laws.Īnyone can apply for an NPC for their own use. You will need to state the purpose of the police check on your application. Australian citizenship and permanent residence applications.
work-related checks due to legislation or regulations. licensing or registration scheme applications. working with children or vulnerable groups. You might need a national police check for things such as: You must use the AFP if your request is for Commonwealth or ACT reasons. It's sometimes called a national police check. A National Police Certificate (NPC) is a summary of your offender history in Australia.