National police checks and fingerprinting

Apply for a national police check and receive a National Police Certificate you can use for employment, volunteering and occupation-related licensing and registration.

Explore Livescan and ink fingerprinting services, learn how to book an appointment and make a payment.

Costs and payment options for national police checks and fingerprinting services.

Find out why you might need a National Police Certificate, what versions are available and the security features of each.

Understand what criminal history information can and can’t be released and how to dispute information you believe is incorrect.

Get in touch through our online enquiry form if you have a question about national police checks or fingerprinting.