National police checks for New South Wales residents and employers. ACIC-accredited, results in 1–10 business days.
Overview
A national police check in New South Wales is processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) — the federal body that coordinates all National Police Checks across Australia. The check searches police records held by NSW Police Force and all other Australian police agencies, returning a consolidated national result.
Refchecks is an ACIC-accredited organisation, meaning your check is submitted directly to the national system and results are returned with full legal standing. NSW employers across industries including healthcare, education, mining, construction, and finance rely on national police checks for pre-employment screening and ongoing compliance.
The check covers disclosable court outcomes (DCOs) — including convictions, findings of guilt, and in some cases pending charges — across all Australian jurisdictions. Results are typically returned within 1–10 business days, though straightforward checks are often completed in 1–3 days.
What's Included
Most NSW employers require a police check before hiring. Common industries include aged care, disability services, education, security, and finance.
Volunteering Australia and many NSW charities require police checks for volunteers working with vulnerable people or in positions of trust.
Many Australian visa categories require a national police check. Results can also be used for overseas immigration applications where Australian criminal history is required.
NSW licensing bodies for professions such as real estate, security, childcare, and healthcare often require a national police check as part of licence applications.
Process
Provide your personal details and consent online. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Your identity is verified against government records using our secure digital process.
Your national police check certificate is emailed as a PDF, typically within 1–10 business days.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
1–10 business days
National Police Check
$42.00
Includes GST. Discounts available for bulk employer orders.
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