How to get a police certificate in Australia

In Australia, applying for a police record certificate (Australian Federal Police Check, referred to as AFP) is usually for visa or other related matters. The following are the steps to apply for an Australian police record certificate:

Step 1:Go to AFP official website

access AFP official websiteThis is the only entry for criminal record application form recognized by the Australian Immigration Department. https://www.afp.gov.au/our-services/national-police-checks

Step 2:Fill out the online application form:

Confirm and agree to the relevant terms.

Click “Start New Online Application” to begin your online application.

Select the ID document that meets the 100-point mark in the form. Note: Documents not in English must be officially translated, but do not need to be notarized separately.

Fill in your personal information, including name, birthday and email address. After submission, payment confirmation will be sent to the email address you filled in.

Step 3:Select the purpose of application:

In the Purpose of Criminal Record Application, select “33 – Immigration/ Citizenship – for supply to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection”.

Step 4:Check personal information:

Enter country of birth, phone number, driver's license number and state of issuance.

If you have a former name, name changes before and after marriage, nickname, and English name, you need to fill them all in.

Step 5:Fill in residential address:

Fill in your current residential address, mailing address, and all residential addresses for the past 10 years.

If the applicant is currently overseas, the original documents can be sent to the address of a friend or family member in Australia.

Step 6:Preview your information and pay:

Enter the preview interface to confirm the information.

The application fee is AUD 42 per person.

Step 7:Waiting for the results:

It usually takes about 2 weeks for the applicant to receive the original copy of the criminal record.

If the date on which the Immigration Bureau requires the submission of materials is approaching, but the original documents have not been received yet, you can submit the payment confirmation letter first, and then scan and submit it to the Immigration Bureau after the original documents are received.

Extended question:

The National Police Certificate (NPC) is a summary of your criminal history in Australia. It is sometimes called a National Police Check.

If your request is for Commonwealth or Australian Capital Territory reasons, you must use the AFP.

You may want to ask the State Police to check the following things:

• Recruitment and job applications
• Volunteer and Nonprofit Positions
• Working with children or vulnerable groups
• Application for Licensing or Registration Scheme
• Conduct work-related inspections in accordance with laws or regulations
• Australian citizenship and permanent residence applications
• Visa applications for some countries
• Working overseas.

You will need to state the purpose of the police check in your application. Different purposes may lead to different outcomes, depending on the relevant law.

Anyone can request an NPC for their own use. However, you cannot request an NPC for someone else without their consent.

If you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian to co-sign your application. If you are unable to do this, please contact us.

What does a police check include?

We compare your details (such as name and date of birth) with a central index. We then decide what information to include in accordance with the law and current policies.

Your NPC will list the "disclosable court findings" issued under Commonwealth, State and Territory laws, includingCrimes Act 1914 (Cth) andThe Outdated Convictions Act 2000 (ACT).

Our National Police Check also uses information from all Australian police forces to list any:

• Local and interstate criminal and traffic court results
• Outstanding Warrants
• A pending charge means you have been charged with a crime but have not yet appeared in court.

Depending on the relevant state or territory legislation, it may not include:

• Convictions considered under federal or state legislation”
• Finding of Guilt without Conviction.

Certain categories of employment or cheque purposes are not subject to any relevant legislation.

We cannot tell you in advance what may or may not be on your NPC. You will need to check with the criminal records department of the relevant state or territory police department.

Fees and Charges

Each NPC application costs $47. If you are required to provide fingerprints as part of your application, the total cost is $104.

The application fee is exempt from GST.

It should be noted that if the Immigration Bureau's criminal record result shows "no disclosurable court outcomes", it means there is no criminal record. If it shows a criminal record, it may affect the visa review. Please contact an immigration lawyer in time to prepare supporting materials for the character requirements to avoid visa rejection.

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