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Frequently Asked Questions
An AFP National Police Check lists your outstanding charges, warrant information and criminal convictions / findings / plea of guilt recorded against you that may be disclosed according to the laws of the relevant jurisdiction and, in the absence of any laws governing the release of that information, according to the relevant jurisdiction information release policy.
The price for an National Police Check issued by the Australian Federal Police through Veritas Check is $98.00.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express payments.
In order to apply for an AFP National Police Check you must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have consent of a parent, guardian or legal representative.
To apply for a National Police Check you will need to complete the application form online.
Before you start, make sure you have:
- a valid credit/debit card for payment
- access to a printer to print your consent form
- access to a scanner or a mobile device with a camera (only for an AFP Check)
- 100 points of Identification Documents
The online application takes 10 - 15 minutes to complete.
As a broker for the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Veritas Check can provide AFP National Police Checks for:
- Immigration, Visa, Overseas Employment, Citizenship
- People living or working in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Jervis Bay Territory and external Commonwealth territories
- People seeking employment with the Commonwealth Government or requiring a check under Commonwealth legislation
- Applicants who live outside of Australia
- Overseas adoption
If you need a National Police Check for general employment or volunteer purposes, you can apply through Veritas Check.
As our service is completely online, we cannot accept applications where fingerprints are required.
A minimum of 100 points of identification has to be provided with the application.
Note: Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official translation. Documents do not need to be certified unless a translation is being provided or you are supplying a power of attorney.
You must supply at least ONE Primary ID Document
| Primary Document | Required on document N = Name, P = Photo A = Address, S = Signature | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Passport (Current) | N - P | 70 |
| Australian Passport (current or expired last 2 years but not cancelled) | N - P | 70 |
| Australian Citizenship Certificate | N | 70 |
| Full Birth Certificate (not Extract) | N | 70 |
| Certificate of Identity issued by the Australian Government to refugees and non Australian citizens for entry to Australia | N | 70 |
| Australian Driver Licence/Learner's Permit | N - A - P | 40 |
| Current (Australian) Tertiary Student Identification Card | N - P | 40 |
| Photo identification card issued for Australian regulatory purposes (e.g. Aviation/Maritime Security identification, security industry etc) | N - P | 40 |
| Government employee ID (Australian Federal/State/Territory) | N - P | 40 |
| Defence Force Identity Card (with photo or signature) | N - P | 40 |
| Secondary Document | Required on document | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Card | N - A | 40 |
| Centrelink card (with reference number) | N - A | 40 |
| Birth Certificate Extract | N | 25 |
| Birth card (NSW BDM only) | N | 25 |
| Medicare card | N | 25 |
| Credit card or account card | N | 25 |
| Australian Marriage Certificate (Registry issue only) | N - S | 25 |
| Decree Nisi / Decree Absolute (Registry issue only) | N | 70 |
| Change of name certificate (Registry issue only) | N - S | 25 |
| Bank statement | N - A | 25 |
| Property lease agreement - current address | N - A | 25 |
| Taxation assessment notice | N - A | 25 |
| Australian Mortgage Documents | N - A | 25 |
| Rating Authority - eg Land Rates | N - A | 25 |
| Utility Bill - electricity, gas, telephone (less than 12 months old) | N - A | 20 |
| Reference from Indigenous Organisation | N - P | 20 |
| Documents issued outside Australia (equivalent to Australian documents). Must have official translation attached | N - P | 20 |
| Other foreign documents (equivalent to Australian documents). Must be accompanied by an official translation if document is not in English. - Single document | N - P | 20 |
| Other foreign documents (equivalent to Australian documents). Must be accompanied by an official translation if document is not in English. - Two or more documents | N - P | 40 |
If, in exceptional circumstances, you can't meet the minimum proof of identity requirements, please contact us on 1300 VERITAS (1300 837 482), or email info@afpcheck.com. We will assess your ability to meet the requirements and determine the most suitable method to confirm your identity.
Processing time for a AFP National Police Check issued by the Australian Federal Police is approximately 15 business days.
Please be aware that the Australian Federal Police may need to seek information from other police jurisdictions, resulting in a longer processing time.
Please allow sufficient time for your National Police Check to be processed.
Veritas Check will provide you a digital copy of your certificate once we receive your results from the AFP.
Veritas Check will provide you a digital copy of your certificate once we receive your results from the AFP.
If you require a hard copy of your certificate, please reply to your digital copy email quoting your application reference number and postal address within three (3) months of the certificate issue date.
Please contact us for more information.
If you need a reprint of your certificate, please contact us. The AFP will only issue reprints of certificates for a period of three (3) months from the original date of issue. After this time you will have to submit a new application.
| Code | Working in the ACT | Offences recorded in the A.C.T. that will be released (Spent Convictions Act 2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hospital Employment | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 09 | Security Licence (Security Guard) | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 10 | Aged Care provider/worker | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 11 | Brothel or Escort Agency Owner/Operator/Interested party | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 12 | Child Care provider/worker | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 13 | Disabled Care Provider/Worker | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 14 | Explosives/Fireworks Permit (Where an ASIO check is required) | Unspent offences and Arson or Attempted Arson offences |
| 15 | Fire fighting/prevention | Unspent offences and Arson or Attempted Arson offences |
| 16 | Firearms Licence/permit | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 17 | Interactive Gambling Licence/Casino Employee | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 18 | Prison Officer | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 19 | Child/Aged/Disabled Care provider/worker | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 20 | Working in a School | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 21 | Teacher/teacher's aide | ACT - All offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 30 | Pre-employment/standard disclosure - ACT Purpose ONLY | Unspent offences |
| Code | Commonwealth Employment / Purpose | Offences Recorded in the Commonwealth that will be released (Part VIIC Crimes Act 1914) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Aged Care staff/volunteers | Unspent offences and offences against the person where State/Territory legislation permits |
| 23 | Aged Care Key Personnel | Unspent offences |
| 24 | Australian Securities and Investments Commission Employee | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 25 | Australian Securities & Investments Commission Financial Licensing | Unspent offences |
| 26 | AUSTRAC Employee/Consultant | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 27 | Care of intellectually disabled persons | Unspent offences and offences against the person where State/Territory legislation permits |
| 28 | Care, instruction or supervision of children | Unspent offences (a) a sexual offence; or (b) any other offence against the person if the victim of the offence was under 18 at the time the offence was commited where State/Territory legislation permits |
| 29 | CASA ASSC | Unspent offences |
| 32 | Immigration detention centre employment | Unspent offenes and offences involving violence where State/Territory legislation permits |
| 33 | Immigration/Citizenship - Australia | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 34 | Law enforcement/Intelligence or Security Agency Employee/Consultant (NOT private Security Guards) | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 35 | Overseas Visa - Supply to a Country other than Australia | Unspent offences |
| 36 | Superannuation Trustee/Custodian/Investment manager | Unspent offences and offences in respect of dishonest conduct where State/Territory legislation permits |
| 37 | Care of children/Intellectually disabled/Aged Care staff/volunteers | Unspent offences as well as (i) a sexual offence, and (ii) any other offence against the person if the victim of the offence was under 18 at the time the offence was committed, and (iii) offences against the person where State/Territory legislation permits |
| 39 | General Purpose/Standard Disclosure | Unspent offences as Commonwealth/State/Territory legislation permits |
| 40 | Other Commonwealth purpose ONLY | Unspent offences |
| 41 | Overseas Employment - General employment | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 42 | Overseas Employment - Aged/Disabled Care | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 43 | Overseas Employment - Teaching | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 44 | Overseas Employment - Working with Children | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
| 45 | Overseas Employment - Nursing, Hospital Employment | All Commonwealth offences. Other State/Territory offences as legislation permits |
If you believe the information provided on your AFP National Police Check Certificate is incorrect or inaccurate in any detail please contact us. The AFP may require comparison fingerprints to resolve some disputes. In such instances applicants will be notified.
No. As our service is completely online, we cannot accept applications where fingerprints are required.
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