Employment screening for organisations

Nationally coordinated. Managed in one place.

Invite candidates and manage Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for employment, licensing, compliance and other approved purposes across Australia.

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Choose the check type requested for your role.

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Verify your identity securely online.

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Submit the application online.

4 ID

You generally need four identity documents before the check can be processed.

Employment and compliance

One online check, built around the purpose.

AuthNTick lets individuals and businesses complete Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks online with secure identity verification and support.

Online

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Many people search for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check online when they need a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. AuthNTick lets you complete your application securely online for employment, licensing, compliance, and other approved purposes.

Employment

Criminal history check for employment

This criminal history check is suitable for employment and compliance purposes. Many employers request a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before onboarding new staff.

Onboarding

Role-specific screening

Employers commonly request a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as part of onboarding, compliance, or role-specific screening. AuthNTick allows individuals and businesses to complete Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks online with secure identity verification and support.

Australia wide

Available in every state and territory

Available for applicants in NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. AuthNTick’s Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check can be completed online by applicants across Australia, including NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, ACT and NT. This check is suitable for employment, licensing, compliance and other approved purposes.

Result

NDCO or DCO at the time of the check

Your completed application is issued as a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result. The result shows whether the applicant has No Disclosable Court Outcomes or Disclosable Court Outcomes at the time the check is completed.

Important

Check the requesting authority’s instructions

Before applying, check whether a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is the correct check for your requesting authority. For immigration, visa, citizenship, Commonwealth employment or ACT-specific requirements, you may need an AFP Police Check instead.

Check selection

Which check do I need?

Always follow the instructions from your employer, licensing body or requesting authority before applying.

Immigration, visa, or citizenship

AFP Police Check

Commonwealth employment or ACT-specific AFP requirement

AFP Police Check

Work rights or visa entitlement

VEVO Check

Candidate journey

How the employment screening workflow operates

Your team sends the invitation, the candidate completes identity and consent steps, and authorised users track the result in one place.

AuthNTick is not a government department or police agency.

Candidate journey

Employment screening request

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Invitation sent

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Identity and consent complete

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Result ready for review

Official purposes

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check may be required for employment, licensing, compliance and other approved purposes. The result outlines whether the applicant has No Disclosable Court Outcomes (NDCO) or Disclosable Court Outcomes (DCO).

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Recruitment, hiring, job applications, and pre-employment background checks

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Employer onboarding and workforce compliance

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Industry-specific licensing and certifications

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Firearm permits or adoption applications

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Working with children or vulnerable people

NCCHC validity

Criminal Check Validity

How long is my NCCHC valid? There is no set validity period for the result, as it reflects the status at the moment it is completed.

Snapshot at the time of issue

A NCCHC reflects an individual's police records at the time the check is completed.

No fixed validity period

There is no set expiry period for a check result because it reflects the status at the time of issuance.

Requester decides acceptance

The organisation requesting the check usually determines whether it will accept the result based on its own risk and operational needs.

Platform proof

Secure online checks, from application to result.

The same practical service details, organised into a clear product surface.

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Organisation Workflow

Invite candidates, track progress and review authorised results from one account.

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Online Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks Made Easy

Complete your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application securely online in a few simple steps.

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Australian-Based Support

Get help from our local Australian support team when you need it.

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Recruitment Platform Integration

Connect screening workflows with your HR or recruitment system.

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ACIC Accredited Body

Accredited access to the ACIC service for nationally coordinated criminal history checks.

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Apply From Any Device

Submit your application from mobile, tablet or desktop.

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SMS Status Updates

Receive timely updates as your application progresses.

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Secure Portal Access

Track your application through a secure online portal.

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Australia-Wide Employment Checks

Nationally coordinated criminal history checks are available for eligible employment, licensing and compliance purposes across Australia.

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Fast Online Application

Start your application online and complete the required details in minutes.

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Complete Screening Options

Access Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, identity verification and additional screening services in one place.

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Secure Screening Platform

Designed to support secure, reliable and compliant background screening.

Customer feedback

Employment applicants choose AuthNTick for supported checks

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check should feel simple to start and easy to track. These customer reviews highlight support and a smoother online process.

Customer review

Easy application

“My application for a criminal check was pretty easy and the outcome was fast. I needed to speak to a team member, who was very helpful.”

V Schmorl

Customer review

Efficient service

“Super efficient service from the company. Got my check really fast.”

R Wahan

Customer review

Streamlined process

“AuthNTick really streamlined the process and made it easier for everyone involved. Highly recommend.”

K Zhang

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check FAQs

What is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check reviews relevant criminal history information and returns whether there are disclosable court outcomes.

Is this the official Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?

Use the official product name Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and confirm that it suits the requesting authority's purpose.

Can candidates complete the workflow online?

Yes. Organisations invite candidates to complete identity, consent and application steps online while authorised teams manage progress and results.

How does organisation pricing work?

Business pricing depends on screening volume, workflow requirements and supporting services. Book a demo for a tailored organisation quote.

How long does a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check take?

Processing time can vary depending on applicant details and whether the application requires further review.

Is this check available across Australia?

Nationally coordinated criminal history checks are available for eligible employment, licensing and compliance purposes across Australia. Always follow the requesting authority’s instructions.

What identity documents do I need?

You generally need four identity documents to verify your identity before the check can be processed.

Can I use this check for employment?

Yes, AuthNTick’s Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is available for eligible employment and compliance purposes.

Can I use this check for immigration or visa purposes?

For immigration or visa purposes, you may need an AFP Police Check instead, so check the requesting authority’s instructions.

Australia-wide employment screening

Manage criminal history checks across your workforce.

Bring candidate invitations, identity verification, consent and authorised result review into one organisation workflow.