Australian background checks
Criminal Background Checks in Victoria Made Simple
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Get your verifiable Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Certificate for your job, volunteer role, licence, or probity with our simple online process.
Through InterCheck Australia (InterCheck Australia Global Pty Ltd) we process hundreds of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks daily through the National Police Checking Service, securely and quickly for individuals and businesses.
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How InterCheck’s Service Works
It’s easy to get a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We’ve got you covered: checks are processed through the National Police Checking Service (NPCS) by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), in partnership with Australian state and territory police agencies.
Most results are back within a day – many take only minutes. The National Police Checking Service’s standard benchmark is 95% completion within 10 days.**
*Cases subject to referred manual review by police jurisdictions can take up to 15 days to process (or longer in some cases).
**Subject to our receipt of all required information, including personal information, consents, identity documents, and linkage.
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Choose the Background Check
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Submit Your Personal Information, ID, and Photo
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Verify Your
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Collect Your Verifiable Digital Result
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or a Victorian National Police Certificate?
Individuals can apply for a National Police Check through Victoria Police, which may differ slightly from a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check obtained through the National Police Checking Service. Some key reasons to apply directly to Victoria Police include if you require a National Police Certificate for a specific role or organisation and have been directed to them, if you need a fingerprint record check (such as for a firearm licence), or if the criminal record check is intended for use exclusively in Victoria. In these cases, Victoria Police may be the appropriate authority to process your request.
For all other purposes, InterCheck Global Pty Ltd can assist you by providing Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, as we are an accredited agency with the National Police Checking Service. This service can help individuals obtain a criminal record check that is accepted nationwide for various purposes, offering a fully online, streamlined process through a nationally coordinated system.
Access to the Australian National Police Checking Service at your Fingertips
InterCheck Australia (InterCheck Global Pty Ltd), a wholly owned subsidiary of Certn, is an accredited body authorised to provide Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks across all states and territories within Australia. Our verifiable and approved certificate is accepted and recognised Australia-wide.
Criminal Background Check Victoria FAQs
In Australia, you can apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check using an accredited third-party agency, such as InterCheck Pty Ltd.
- Provide Identification: You’ll need to provide valid identification to verify your identity.
- Application Process: You’ll be required to complete an online form or paper application and pay a fee.
- Receive the Results: Results typically come in the form of a certificate that will indicate if there are any criminal records. This process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on the provider and the depth of the search. InterCheck Australia’s certificates are delivered via our portal.
A comprehensive national check can also be requested through Victoria Police and other police departments, such as the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Similarly, these checks will search all states and territories for criminal records.
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is a national check covering all states and territories in Australia, including Victoria. Results will include disclosable court outcomes. Criminal records are released in accordance with state or territory spent conviction legislation and information release policies.
Yes, Australia widely accepts the practice of background checks, and they’re commonly used in various sectors such as employment, immigration, volunteering, and more. In pre-employment screening, background checks are often required to identify any criminal history and ensure you’re suitable for the role or purpose for which the check is required.