Online
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Start online with the purpose of the check, your names, personal information and residential address history. Review your details carefully before submitting.
Employment screening for organisations
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for Employment
Complete Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check applications online for employment and workforce screening across Australia. AuthNTick provides a secure online application, identity verification and screening workflow for candidates and organisations.
- 01 Choose the check type requested for your role.
- 02 Verify your identity securely online.
- 03 Submit the application online.
- 4 ID You generally need four identity documents before the check can be processed.
Employment and compliance
Complete Your Criminal History Check Online
If you need a police check online for employment screening in Australia, confirm whether an NCCHC is the required product. Complete your criminal history check application, verify your identity and provide consent before submission.
Employment
Criminal history check for employment
Employers may request screening during recruitment and onboarding to help assess suitability for a role. Confirm what your employer requires before starting.
Onboarding
Role-specific screening
Enter the job and workplace details requested in your application. The purpose helps determine what police information may be released under applicable rules.
Australia wide
Available in every state and territory
Eligible applicants can complete the online workflow from any Australian state or territory. The check is nationally coordinated, including when you are applying for a job interstate.
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 candidate 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
NCCHC vs AFP Police Check
An NCCHC and an AFP Police Check are different products. The correct check depends on its purpose. The examples below are a starting point: confirm the exact requirement with your employer or requesting authority before applying.
Employment in Australia
Employer onboarding
Licensing or compliance
Immigration, visa, or citizenship
Commonwealth employment or ACT-specific AFP requirement
Volunteer role
Work rights or visa entitlement
Candidate journey
How the Online Application Works
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
01
Start an application or open your invitation
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Enter purpose, names, personal details and address history
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Complete identity documents and identity photo
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Read the declaration and provide consent
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Review and submit your application
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Track progress and review the authorised result when available
Criminal History Checks for Employment
Criminal history screening can help employers make informed recruitment, onboarding and workforce decisions. An NCCHC is a point-in-time check; the information released depends on its purpose and applicable information-release rules.
What Does a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Show?
The result identifies No Disclosable Court Outcomes (NDCO) or Disclosable Court Outcomes (DCO). Disclosed information may include charges, convictions and other court information. Police determine what can be released, so a result is not necessarily a complete record of every interaction with police.
Terms such as “national police check”, “police clearance” and “national police clearance Australia” are often used when looking for screening. AuthNTick’s product is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. If you have been asked for a National Police Certificate, confirm the required product and issuing agency before applying.
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
Criminal History Screening for Australian Employers
The same practical service details, organised into a clear product surface.
01
Invite candidates
Send candidates an invitation to complete their application online.
02
Manage multiple applications
Keep candidate screening requests and progress together in your organisation account.
03
Review authorised results
Access completed results through the organisation workflow with appropriate authorisation.
Customer feedback
Employment candidates 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
Criminal History Checks Across Australia
Eligible applicants and employers across Australia can complete and manage NCCHC applications online. This is a nationally coordinated check, not simply a search of police information from the applicant’s state.
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Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check FAQs
What is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?
An NCCHC checks relevant police information through a nationally coordinated service. The result reports whether there are disclosable court outcomes for the stated purpose.
Can I complete a criminal history check online?
Yes. Eligible applicants can complete the information, identity verification and consent steps online through AuthNTick, then review and submit their application.
What criminal history check do I need for employment?
An NCCHC may meet an employment screening request. Confirm the required product, purpose and provider with your employer before applying, particularly if the request names an AFP Police Check or a specific certificate.
Is an NCCHC available Australia-wide?
Yes, eligible applicants and employers across Australia can use the online workflow. National coordination means the check is not limited to police information in the applicant’s home state.
How long does a criminal history check take?
Processing times vary. Some applications need further police review or additional information, so allow time before your intended start date. AuthNTick cannot guarantee a completion date.
What identification documents are required?
You generally need four documents: one commencement of identity document, one primary use in the community document and two secondary documents. The application shows accepted options. If names differ, supporting name-linkage documents may be required; contact support if you cannot meet the requirements.
How long is a criminal history check valid?
An NCCHC is a point-in-time result with no fixed expiry period. The requesting organisation decides whether to accept it for its purpose or ask for a new check.
What does NDCO mean?
NDCO means No Disclosable Court Outcomes. There may be no police information recorded, or no information that can be released for the check’s purpose under the applicable rules. It does not necessarily mean no police record exists.
What does DCO mean?
DCO means Disclosable Court Outcomes: police information is available for release in the result. Read the result in full rather than treating the abbreviation as a decision about suitability for a role.
What is the difference between an NCCHC and an AFP Police Check?
They are different products. An employer may accept an NCCHC, while other requests specify an AFP Police Check. Choose according to the requesting organisation’s instructions and the purpose of the check.
Can employers request criminal history checks for multiple candidates?
Yes. Organisations can invite candidates, manage applications, track status and review authorised results through AuthNTick. Each candidate must complete their own information, identity and consent steps.
Can I complete a criminal history check online in NSW?
Yes. Eligible applicants in NSW can complete an NCCHC application online through AuthNTick. Confirm the employment requirement first; the check is nationally coordinated rather than a state-only search.
Can I complete a criminal history check online in Queensland?
Yes. Eligible applicants in Queensland can complete an NCCHC application online through AuthNTick. Confirm the employment requirement first; the check is nationally coordinated rather than a state-only search.
Can I complete a criminal history check online in Victoria?
Yes. Eligible applicants in Victoria can complete an NCCHC application online through AuthNTick. Confirm the employment requirement first; the check is nationally coordinated rather than a state-only search.
Can I complete a criminal history check online in WA?
Yes. Eligible applicants in WA can complete an NCCHC application online through AuthNTick. Confirm the employment requirement first; the check is nationally coordinated rather than a state-only search.
Australia-wide employment screening
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