What do I need in order to apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?

To apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, you will need to provide personal information, various identity documentation to prove your identity, a self-portrait image to compare against identity documents provided, information about your check purpose and type, and informed consent, and payment.

Personal information

• Current legal name
• Any previous legal names or Alias names that you have been or are currently known by
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Gender

Address history details

• Current residential address details, cannot be a PO Box address
• Five (5) years of previous address information, if applicable

Identity documentation

You are required to provide four (4) identity documents in total, from three (3) different categories, with one document consisting of photo identification. You are also required to provide a self-portrait image, so that we can confirm the linkage between you and your identity documents. This photo must be taken with your webcam or mobile device camera, and be taken within the process of your application; you are not permitted to upload an existing image.

• One (1) x self-portrait image
• One (1) x Category A document
• One (1) x Category B document
• Two (2) x Category C documents

Check type and purpose

In the process of your check, you will be asked to outline the type of check you require (paid employment or volunteer) and the purpose of your check. You will be required to provide details regarding:

• the position title or occupation for which you require a check
• the proposed place of work (for example, a school)
• what type of contact you will have with children & vulnerable groups