Police Check for ACT Residents

ACT Police Checks Made Easy

If you live or work in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and need a National Police Check (NPC), you’re in the right place! ACT residents are required to apply for an AFP Police Check. At AuthNTick, we help ACT residents understand the documents required, the application process, and the fastest way to receive their police clearance certificate securely—whether for employment, volunteering, licensing, or personal use.

For those outside the ACT, AuthNTick makes it simple to apply for a pre-employment police check (NCCHC) online. Our secure, reliable, and user-friendly platform allows you to complete your background check quickly and conveniently, no matter where you are in Australia.

ACT Police Check

For Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

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ACT-Specific Police Check Code

The ACT purpose code for a police check refers to a specific numeric code entered on the National Police Check (NPC) application form that defines the reason for the check and what kind of offences will be disclosed. This code corresponds to the applicant's employment or regulatory need in the Australian Capital Territory.
Each purpose code describes the type of roles or activities the police check is intended for and determines the scope of offences released in the certificate — whether all offences or only unspent offences, and whether offences from ACT only or from other states/territories as allowed.
An ACT-specific police check is a criminal history check tailored for use within the Australian Capital Territory. It helps determine whether a person has any disclosable court outcomes or pending charges, specifically for roles or regulatory purposes in the ACT.

ACT Purpose Codes and Description

• Code 08: Hospital Employment - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 09: Security Licence (Security Guard) - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 10: Aged Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 11: Brothel or Escort Agency Owner/Operator/Interested Party - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 12: Child Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 13: Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 15: Fire Fighting/Prevention - in the ACT

Unspent offences and offences of Arson or Attempted Arson.

• Code 16: Firearms Licence/Permit - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 17: Interactive Gambling Licence/Casino Employee - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 18: Prison Officer - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 19: Child/Aged/Disabled Care Provider/Worker - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 20: Working in a School - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 21: Teacher/Teacher’s Aide - in the ACT

All ACT offences. Other state/territory offences as legislation permits.

• Code 30: Pre-Employment/Standard Disclosure - in the ACT

Unspent offences.

Submitting Your ACT Police Check

When submitting your application for ACT purposes, it's crucial to select the appropriate purpose code from the list above to ensure accurate processing. Applying online through AuthNTick ensures a smooth and secure experience with full ACT compatibility.