Apply online
To start your application online you’ll need 4 ID documents.
Start your police check application online or in-store. Once it’s been submitted and processed by the police agency you'll receive a digital certificate with your result.
To start your application online you’ll need 4 ID documents.
To apply at the Post Office you'll need 4 ID documents and a completed Application for National Police Check form (PDF 353kB).
Fast – Results are typically received within 2 business hours2. You can also choose to store your details and save time on future checks with us1.
Secure – We collect your information for the purpose of verifying your identity and we encrypt any information we receive. Your personal information and check result is always treated confidentially.
Convenient – You'll receive a digital certificate and you can request a hard copy for an extra $103. Scan your certificate's QR code using the Australia Post app to confirm authenticity.
Trusted – Accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Complete, accurate and trusted by government departments, licencing authorities and employers.
Once your identity is verified (online or at the Post Office), you’ll typically receive an email to access your digital certificate within 2 business hours.2
An Australia Post National Police Check is trusted and valid in all Australian states and territories (mainland).
Your police check certificate (also known as a criminal history check, police clearance or criminal record check) can be used in:
To apply for a police check you’ll need 4 types of identification from the list below. Your name and date of birth across your identity documents need to match what you’ve entered on your application and all documents must be unexpired originals, digital Identity documents or copies are not accepted.
Note: processing times may vary depending on how you prove your identity.2
If the name you use to apply for a police check is different to the name on any of your identity documents, you must show proof of a name change when lodging your application. Documents accepted as proof of a name change are:
These documents must be originals, not copies.
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An international criminal history check from Australia Post is 100% online, fast and secure. Get police clearance from more than 190 overseas countries and territories, with results typically available in 5-15 business days.5