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When it comes to the police check result, most people are primarily interested in a convenient medium and fast enough to release their results. And one of the methods they employ to get a police check is applying online through an approved online service provider like Australian National Character Check.
It tends to be easier to access your Check online only if you have applied for your police check online.
A national police check can be obtained online via the Australian National Character Check (ANCC) website. Most Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks are dispatched to applicants within 24 to 48 hours, with the remainder that get referred for manual processing taking longer.
Below we outline how long a police check should take depending on the various mediums that offer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in Australia.
If you applied for your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check via Australian National Character Check (ANCC), you can access your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check online via the “Track a Check” feature that is available on the ANCC website. Criminal history checks are available for up to three months from their release date. You will need to supply the email address that was used when initiating the application as well as your application reference number.
If you applied for your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check via some other provider (other than ANCC), you will need to contact the other provider directly as Australian National Character Check will not be able to retrieve your results from some other provider.
If the purpose of the nationally coordinated criminal history check is for employment, licensing or accreditations, the police check issued online is the same as a certificate issued by any other approved agency. Although the formatting of the certificate may vary slightly, it does not affect the validity nor any other legal status of the check.
The Online police check result can also be used the same way as those issued by other agencies. If you apply for the police check online, it may be easier to share it with the organisations or employer of your choice.
There are many benefits of applying for the police check online that you may not get any other place. The simple fact that the process is online makes it appealing in this modern and global age. However, there are other logical factors why you should apply for the police check through the online method;
Like files stored in the cloud, you do not have to worry about your certificate or manage the result. The certificate cannot be destroyed by any physical action, overuse or storage problems.
It is easier for those who do a police check to apply for businesses, or other applications to send your results when they are online. Sharing documents online does not ruffle or cause wear to the document.
Also, because the documents are online already, a simple click can share your result wherever you want.
Applying for your police check through some devices is such a breeze; it takes less than 15 minutes to complete an online police check application. Also, you can complete the verification and payments method online.
Applying for the police check online is the quickest way to receive your police check certificate as the results are delivered via email instead of being physically posted. For candidates who prefer physical mail, a postage option is also available.
You know the old story of losing the police check result through one Form or the other? Well, it does not happen with the Online police check. If you can no longer access your online copy of the police check, apply through the “Track a Check” service of the ANCC to re-download your current document copy.
The police check result remains in the database for three months before all data is securely removed.
Starting a police check online is the easiest method for applying for the certificate in Australia. Through these simple steps, you can obtain your Police Check certificate in Australia within three days of applying;
Navigate the web page and select the “Start a Check” option; it redirects you to the application home that contains the Informed Consent Form and other application portals.
The Informed Consent Form is the general name for the police check application form; it collects all the essential details about the applicant required for the police checking.
On the informed consent form, the applicant must fill in their details like;
The Form also asks the applicant to choose their required IDs and other additional documents they wish to add for the police check process.
The Candidate must also select the "Purpose" of their police check; You can do a police check either for employment, probity, licensing, accreditation, probity or whatever role you seek from the requesting party/agency.
The Candidate must complete the Form with a signature that permits the checking agency to use their details to conduct the check. Without the signature, the service provider will not proceed with the police check
If you have completed the application form, the next step is to confirm that the data you provide is correct and free from errors. One of the biggest causes of delays in the application is due to applicant errors in the application process.
The police check application requires that the applicant submit four forms of ID for the verification process. The identity document is to help correct and adjust improper details in the informed consent forms. However, not all IDs are helpful in the police check application; the NPCS lists some ID categories relevant to the application.
Submitting the ID for the police check is an easy method when you apply online through approved agencies. There are various methods of submitting ID, including;
Through;
The police check application is a "Paid" service; the online application attracts a fee of $52.90 + GST and a further $11.95 if the Candidate wants a hard copy of their document. Applicants must pay this fee to complete the online application process.
It is straightforward to complete the payments if you have a PayPal account. The applicant only has to generate a payment link (from the application portal) and conned their PayPal account.
However, in the absence of a PayPal account, the Candidate can still make payment by funding through their bank transactions or Credit/Debit card. The online application method offers various payment choices to the applicant that makes the entire process easier.
The online application does not require a trip to a meet-up location to get the police check. When you apply online, your service provider delivers your Check to the email addresses you specify in the application.
You can process the hard copy of the result through the online agency you apply to.
Of course, the online method of applying for a police check is the fastest, but just by how much?
On average, a physical police check through the Local Police Office or the Post office takes between 10 and 15 days before the results return. The physical method of applying for a police check can be daunting for both the applicants and the agency, hence the more extended processing periods.
Applying online means most of the process can be automated and easily accessed without re-registering physical data. The online police check application takes just three days from the date of the initial application.
So, if you need to get the police check result urgently, applying online is your best bet.
It is wrong to degrade the police check result obtained through online application; the legitimacy is in no way different from those obtained through other means.
The online police check can be used just anywhere other police checks are used.
The online Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is helpful in;
If you want to apply for a paid job, role or any other gig, you must obtain a police check result. Most employers use the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result to assess a candidate’s suitability for the role or position they seek.
In most cases, the police check is the default requirement for applying for a number of licenses in Australia.
You need the police check if you are applying for;
Most professional and accreditation bodies usually demand a police check before admitting any candidate into their board. The police check shows if the Candidate has any conviction records that will compromise their position in the body.
You can access the “track a check” option through the official portal of ANCC. The Candidate must provide some information about the check to run their "track a check".
The service requires the Candidate to input;
The reference number of the police check appears on a corner of the certificate. It consists of a set of alphanumeric digits that sets that particular Police Check application apart.
Individuals
If you are an individual, you can obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate online via Australian National Character Check’s police check application and informed consent form. The results are dispatched via email.
Business and Enterprise Customers
Business and Enterprise customers are able to sign up to ANCC’s business portal where they can order, manage, track and view candidates’ criminal history check results on their business portal. Organisations will undergo a process for approval prior to being granted access to ANCC’s business portal.
ANCC sends an invite to the applicant to complete their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check online and handles the application and informed consent form. Contact ANCC’s business and enterprise partnerships team today to enquire about setting up a business portal for your organisation.
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About ANCC
ANCC® enables individuals and approved legal entities to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check, which is commonly referred to as a national police check. The nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid all over Australia and can be used when applying for Employment, Probity, Licencing, or Commonwealth check purposes. Get discount police checks online. We beat prices!
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Danny
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"A reliable online platform to get nationally coordinated criminal history checks."
Vicki
Individual applicant
"For someone not very tech savvy, I found this to be very easy to get my police check."
Bec
Individual applicant
"Clear, and precise directions and requests allowing the information required to be supplied and/or uploaded. Prompt and professional responses."
Steve
Business portal user
"Very detailed and covers all avenues regarding the applicant. Perfect for any job application."
Rosalba
Individual applicant
"Cost effective, super fast, efficient processing of applications. Excellent service."
Renato
Business portal user
"Very objective and clear to what is required and plenty of options to choose for available support documents."
Ron
Business portal user
"A highly efficient service with a simple online facility. A highly recommended service."
Sharon
Individual applicant
"The form was very clear and feedback on errors very quick. Thank you ANCC."
Not sure where to start?
Book in a free consultation with us to discuss your organisation's employment background check needs, or to get an overview of the ANCC Business Portal.
Need discount police checks? We beat prices!
About ANCC
ANCC® enables individuals and approved legal entities to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check, which is commonly referred to as a national police check. The nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid all over Australia and can be used when applying for Employment, Probity, Licencing, or Commonwealth check purposes. Get discount police checks online. We beat prices!
Helped of customers and counting.
Danny
Business portal user
"A reliable online platform to get nationally coordinated criminal history checks."
Vicki
Individual applicant
"For someone not very tech savvy, I found this to be very easy to get my police check."
Bec
Individual applicant
"Clear, and precise directions and requests allowing the information required to be supplied and/or uploaded. Prompt and professional responses."
Steve
Business portal user
"Very detailed and covers all avenues regarding the applicant. Perfect for any job application."
Rosalba
Individual applicant
"Cost effective, super fast, efficient processing of applications. Excellent service."
Renato
Business portal user
"Very objective and clear to what is required and plenty of options to choose for available support documents."
Ron
Business portal user
"A highly efficient service with a simple online facility. A highly recommended service."
Sharon
Individual applicant
"The form was very clear and feedback on errors very quick. Thank you ANCC."
Not sure where to start?
Book in a free consultation with us to discuss your organisation's employment background check needs, or to get an overview of the ANCC Business Portal.
