What is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is a police check that searches relevant Australian police information and returns disclosable court outcomes where they can be released for the stated purpose. It is commonly called a National Police Check in everyday use.
An NCCHC may be required for employment, volunteering, licensing, probity, student placements, compliance and general background screening. Individuals can apply for their own check, and organisations can request checks from applicants with consent.
AuthNTick helps applicants and organisations apply online through a secure, mobile-friendly process with identity verification, status visibility and Australian support.
How an NCCHC works
The check is assessed against the purpose provided in the application. This matters because police agencies use the stated purpose, spent conviction laws and information release policies to decide what information may be disclosed.
1. Apply online
Enter your personal details, select the correct purpose, provide consent and upload the required identity documents.
2. Verify identity
Your identity information and documents are checked before the application is submitted for national police checking.
3. Police matching
The application is checked against police information. Some checks are completed quickly, while others may need manual review.
4. Receive the result
The result is released as a point-in-time check for the purpose selected in the application.
When you may need a National Police Check
A National Police Check may be requested before starting work, volunteering, licensing, accreditation, placement, regulated activities or roles involving trust and responsibility.
- Pre-employment and HR screening
- Volunteer and student placement checks
- Licensing, probity and compliance requirements
- Roles involving vulnerable people or sensitive information
- General background screening requested by an organisation
New Zealand and foreign passport holder document requirements
If you are applying for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with a New Zealand passport or another foreign passport, you may need to provide passport details and supporting visa or entitlement evidence as part of the identity verification process.
Applicants should make sure their passport, personal details and any VEVO or visa entitlement information match the details entered in the police check application. Clear and current document uploads can help reduce avoidable delays before submission.
Read the full guide to document requirements for New Zealand and foreign passport holders before starting your NCCHC application.
Why apply through AuthNTick?
ACIC-accredited provider
AuthNTick is a private ACIC-accredited provider for Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks.
Secure online application
Applicants can complete the process online with secure document handling and privacy-conscious workflows.
Australian support
Our team can help if you are unsure about purpose selection, identity documents or application status.
Mobile-friendly process
The application flow is designed to work clearly on desktop and mobile devices.
Helpful NCCHC Guides
Use these related guides to understand the right National Police Check pathway for your situation, whether you are applying for employment, volunteering, identity support, processing time, probity or special background screening.
HR Guide to Employee Screening
For employers and recruiters who need pre-employment background checks and screening workflows.
Police Check Processing and Approval Time
Understand how long a National Police Check may take and why some checks are delayed.
Special Provisions for Identity Verification Support
For applicants who may need additional help meeting identity verification requirements.
Volunteer Police Checks for Student Placements
For students, volunteers and placement applicants who need a volunteer police check.
Probity Screening and Integrity Checks
For employment, licensing, regulated roles and integrity-based screening.
Free National Police Check in Australia
Explains when a police check may be free or discounted and when fees apply.
Special Background Checks
Learn about special-purpose background checks and when additional screening may be needed.
Minimum ID Needed for a Police Check
Understand identity document requirements before applying for a police check.
New Zealand and Foreign Passport Holder Documents
For New Zealand citizens and foreign passport holders who may need passport, VEVO or visa entitlement evidence.
Ready to start or continue your National Police Check?
AuthNTick is a private ACIC-accredited provider and is not a government agency. Our secure online application is mobile-friendly, supported by an Australian team, and designed to help you provide the right details before submission.
Next step
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Use AuthNTick to complete secure Australian background checks, or speak with our team if you need the right workflow for your organisation.
