A AFP National Police Check lists your outstanding charges, warrant information and criminal convictions / findings / plea of guilt recorded against you that may be disclosed according to the laws of the relevant jurisdiction and, in the absence of any laws governing the release of that information, according to the relevant jurisdiction information release policy.
The price for an AFP National Police Check issued by the Australian Federal Police through Veritas Check is $98.00. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express payments.
In order to apply for an AFP National Police Check you must be at least 11 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must have consent of a parent, guardian or legal representative.
The online application takes 10 - 15 minutes to complete.
If you need a National Police Check for general employment or volunteer purposes, you can apply through Veritas Check.
As our service is completely online, we cannot accept applications where fingerprints are required.
| Primary Document | Required on document N = Name, P = Photo A = Address, S = Signature | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Passport (Current) | N - P | 70 |
| Australian Passport (current or expired last 2 years but not cancelled) | N - P | 70 |
| Australian Citizenship Certificate | N | 70 |
| Full Birth Certificate (not Extract) | N | 70 |
| Certificate of Identity issued by the Australian Government to refugees and non Australian citizens for entry to Australia | N | 70 |
| Australian Driver Licence/Learner's Permit | N - A - P | 40 |
| Current (Australian) Tertiary Student Identification Card | N - P | 40 |
| Photo identification card issued for Australian regulatory purposes (e.g. Aviation/Maritime Security identification, security industry etc) | N - P | 40 |
| Government employee ID (Australian Federal/State/Territory) | N - P | 40 |
| Defence Force Identity Card (with photo or signature) | N - P | 40 |
| Secondary Document | Required on document | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) Card | N - A | 40 |
| Centrelink card (with reference number) | N - A | 40 |
| Birth Certificate Extract | N | 25 |
| Birth card (NSW BDM only) | N | 25 |
| Medicare card | N | 25 |
| Credit card or account card | N | 25 |
| Australian Marriage Certificate (Registry issue only) | N - S | 25 |
| Decree Nisi / Decree Absolute (Registry issue only) | N - S | 70 |
| Change of name certificate (Registry issue only) | N - S | 25 |
| Bank statement | N - A | 25 |
| Property lease agreement - current address | N - A | 25 |
| Taxation assessment notice | N - A | 25 |
| Australian Mortgage Documents | N - A | 25 |
| Rating Authority - eg Land Rates | N - A | 25 |
| Utility Bill - electricity, gas, telephone (less than 12 months old) | N - A | 20 |
| Reference from Indigenous Organisation | N - P | 20 |
| Documents issued outside Australia (equivalent to Australian documents). Must have official translation attached | N - P | 20 |
| Other foreign documents (equivalent to Australian documents). Must be accompanied by an official translation if document is not in English. - Single document | N - P | 20 |
| Other foreign documents (equivalent to Australian documents). Must be accompanied by an official translation if document is not in English. - Two or more documents | N - P | 40 |
If, in exceptional circumstances, you can't meet the minimum proof of identity requirements, please contact us on 1300 VERITAS (1300 837 482), or email info@afpcheck.com. We will assess your ability to meet the requirements and determine the most suitable method to confirm your identity.
Processing time for a AFP National Police Check issued by the Australian Federal Police is approximately 15 business days. Please be aware that the Australian Federal Police may need to seek information from other police jurisdictions, resulting in a longer processing time. Please allow sufficient time for your National Police Check to be processed. Veritas Check will provide you a digital copy of your certificate once we receive your results from the AFP.
Veritas Check will provide you a digital copy of your certificate once we receive your results from the AFP. If you require a hard copy of your certificate, please reply to your digital copy email quoting your application reference number and postal address within three (3) months of the certificate issue date.
If you need a reprint of your certificate, please contact us. The AFP will only issue reprints of certificates for a period of three (3) months from the original date of issue. After this time you will have to submit a new application.
| Code | Working in the ACT | Offences recorded in the A.C.T. that will be released (Spent Convictions Act 2000) |
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| Code | Commonwealth Employment / Purpose | Offences Recorded in the Commonwealth that will be released (Part VIIC Crimes Act 1914) |
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If you believe the information provided on your AFP National Police Check Certificate is incorrect or inaccurate in any detail please contact us. The AFP may require comparison fingerprints to resolve some disputes. In such instances applicants will be notified.
No. As our service is completely online, we cannot accept applications where fingerprints are required.
Veritas Check can assist you in the process of applying.