National Police Checks processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Fast, compliant, and accepted by all Australian employers and regulatory bodies.
Overview
A National Police Check (NPC) is one of the most commonly required pre-employment checks in Australia. Processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), it searches for disclosable court outcomes, pending charges, and findings of guilt across all Australian states and territories.
Refchecks submits police check applications directly to accredited ACIC channels. Most checks are returned within 1–3 business days, though some may take up to 5 days if manual review is required. Results are delivered digitally to your dashboard — no paper forms or postal delays.
Police checks are mandatory for industries including healthcare, education, aged care, financial services, and government. They're also commonly requested for volunteer positions and tenancy applications. Refchecks handles the consent process, identity verification, and result delivery so you can focus on hiring.
What's Included
Searches all Australian states and territories via ACIC for disclosable court outcomes, pending charges, and findings of guilt.
Most results returned within 1–3 business days. No paper forms — everything is submitted and delivered digitally.
Candidates provide informed consent through a secure portal. Identity is verified before submission to meet ACIC requirements.
Results are delivered as an official National Police Check certificate, accepted by all Australian employers and regulatory bodies.
Track every check from submission to completion on your dashboard. Get notified the moment results arrive.
Process
Enter the candidate's details and purpose of the check. The candidate receives a secure link to provide consent and verify their identity.
Once consent and ID verification are complete, the application is submitted to ACIC for processing.
Results appear on your dashboard as soon as they are returned. Download the certificate or share it directly.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
1–5 business days (most within 1–3)
Included in all plans
From $49/month
Police checks are included in your plan quota. No hidden per-check fees.
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