National police checks for ACT residents and Canberra employers. Processed through our ACIC-accredited partner, results within 48 hours.
Overview
National police checks in the Australian Capital Territory are processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), which coordinates with ACT Policing (Australian Federal Police) and all other Australian police agencies to produce a comprehensive national criminal history certificate.
RefChecks fulfils police checks through our ACIC-accredited partner and issues police check certificates accepted by ACT government agencies, Canberra employers, and professional bodies. The ACT's high concentration of government, defence, and public sector employers means police checks are frequently required for employment and security clearance processes.
Most checks in the ACT are completed within 48 hours, though some take longer if a manual review is required. The certificate is delivered digitally and is accepted across all Australian jurisdictions as the standard form of criminal history verification.
What's Included
ACT employers in government, defence, healthcare, education, and legal services routinely require national police checks for pre-employment screening.
ACT volunteer and community organisations require police checks for roles working with children, elderly, or people with disabilities.
ACT residents applying for Australian or overseas visas commonly need a national police check as part of their immigration application.
ACT licensing bodies for real estate, security, childcare, and health professionals require a current national police check for licence applications.
Process
Complete your application online with personal details and consent. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Secure digital identity verification - no visit to an ACT Policing station required.
Your national police check certificate is emailed as a PDF, typically within 48 hours.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
Within 48 hours
National Police Check
$79
Excludes GST. Government and registry fees included. Volume pricing on Enterprise.
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