National police checks for New South Wales residents and employers. Processed through our ACIC-accredited partner, results within 48 hours.
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 fulfils police checks through our ACIC-accredited partner, 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 48 hours, though some checks take longer if a manual review is required.
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 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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