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  • Legal name

    Please ensure your full legal name is correct. Provide your middle name if you have one.
    If you have been known by another name in the past (for example a maiden name or an alias), please provide it as well.

  • Note: If you need to add additional names please contact us.
  • Birth details

    Specify your date of birth and gender.
  • Place of birth

    Specify your place of birth.
  • Please specify the suburb or town where you were born.
  • Please select the state or territory where you were born.
  • Purpose Clarification

    To ensure a smooth and expedited processing of your application, please provide a detailed clarification of the purpose for which you are obtaining the police check. This additional information helps us understand your needs better and reduces the likelihood of any delays in the processing of your application. Please refrain from using this field to include additional roles or organizations. Providing details for multiple purposes in this field may lead to processing delays.
  • Current residential address

    You must include your current residential address and any other addresses in the last 5 years.
  • How long have you been living at this address?

    Specify how long you have been living at your current address.
    If you have moved in less than a month ago, please select 0 years and 0 months.
  • Previous addresses

    Specify, in reverse chronological order (from more recent to oldest), your previous residential addresses up to a total of 5 years. Overseas addresses are also accepted.
  • Previous address
  • How long have you lived at this address?
  • Identity Documents Upload

  • As part of your identity verification process, we need to collect some documents, as follows:

    1. One commencement of identity document;
    2. One primary use in the community document;
    3. One secondary use in the community documents.

    Please choose which device you wish to upload your documents from, and follow the instructions. Your progress will be automatically saved when you click on "save & next".

    If you do not have all required identity documents with you at this stage, don' t worry: you can always resume the process later on any device by following the link we sent to your email.

    Please check our comprehensive guide for detailed information about the documents required.

    How do you want to upload your ID documents?

    Take photos using my smartphone
    Use this option to take photos of your ID documents using your phone. You will receive a link by sms to continue your ID upload directly from your smartphone.
    • Send Mobile Link
    OR
    Continue on this device
    Use this option if you prefer to upload your ID documents directly from the device you are currently using.
    Your application will resume on this device.

    You have entered the following number:

    You will receive an sms containing a link to resume your application and take photos of your ID documents directly from your smartphone.

    Please check this number is correct and click "yes, proceed" to send the link, or "no, get back" if you wish to amend it.

  • Identity Documents Upload

    Provide one of the documents requested to confirm your birth in Australia or your arrival in Australia.
    If you need more information, click here to read our Document Guide.
  • Foreign Passport (non-Australian)

    When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
    • Specify your passport number. Your passport must have a valid visa or entry stamp.
    • Specify the country of issue for this passport.
    • Expired passports are also accepted as long as they have a valid, current visa associated to them.
    • Australian Passport

      When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
    • Drop files here or
      Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
      • Expired passports are also accepted for up to 3 years following their expiration date. If your passport has been expired for longer, please renew it or provide another document.
      • Australian Birth Certificate

        When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
      • Drop files here or
        Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
        • Australian ImmiCard

          When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
        • Drop files here or
          Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
          • Specify your ImmiCard number. Expired documents will be rejected.
          • Drop files here or
            Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
              When uploading a copy of your document:
              • Make sure your image is clear and legible
              • Don´t provide black & white images
              • Your image must be less than 8MB
            • Citizenship Certificate (issued by the Government of Australia)

              When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
            • Drop files here or
              Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
              • Drop files here or
                Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                • Primary Use in Community Document

                  You are required to provide one of the "Primary Use in Community" documents from the dropdown below to show the use of your identity in the community. If you need more information, click here to read our Document Guide.
                • Australian Driver Licence

                  Your driver licence or learners permit must be valid (unexpired) and government issued, showing a signature and/or photo and the same name as claimed.
                • Drop files here or
                  Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                  • Drop files here or
                    Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                    • Expired licences are not accepted. If your driver licence has been expired, please renew it or provide another document.

                    • Card Number

                      Your unique driver licence card number can be found, as per the example shown below.
                    • or
                    • or
                    • Student ID Card (minors only)

                      When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
                    • Drop files here or
                      Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                      • Australian Marriage Certificate (church/celebrant not accepted)

                        When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
                      • Drop files here or
                        Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                        • Proof of Age/photo id Card (Government Issued)

                          Your card must be issued by an Australian Government Agency, and must contain your name, date of birth, signature and photo.
                        • Drop files here or
                          Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                          • Drop files here or
                            Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                            • Secondary Use in the Community Documents

                              You are required to provide a document to show the use of your identity in the community.
                              If you need more information, click here to read our Document Guide.
                            • Medicare Card

                            • Drop files here or
                              Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                              • Certified academic transcript

                              • Drop files here or
                                Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                • Shooters or Firearms Licence

                                  When providing your document, please make sure it is clear, legible and less than 8MB. Please do not provide black and white photos.
                                • Drop files here or
                                  Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                  • Consular photo ID card (DFAT)

                                  • Drop files here or
                                    Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                    • Convention Travel document secondary (United Nations)

                                    • Drop files here or
                                      Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                      • Student card

                                      • Drop files here or
                                        Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                        • Aviation security ID card

                                        • Drop files here or
                                          Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                          • Certificate ID (issued by DFAT)

                                          • Drop files here or
                                            Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                            • Credit/debit card

                                              The card must be issued by an Australian bank, credit union or building society. Cards from foreign banks or institutions are not accepted. The Individual’s signature must be on the card.
                                            • Drop files here or
                                              Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                              • Drop files here or
                                                Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                • Credit reference check

                                                • Drop files here or
                                                  Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                  • Centrelink / Veterans' affairs card

                                                  • Drop files here or
                                                    Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                    • Document ID (issued by DFAT)

                                                    • Drop files here or
                                                      Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                      • Electoral roll registration

                                                      • Drop files here or
                                                        Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                        • Foreign ID card

                                                        • Drop files here or
                                                          Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                          • Drop files here or
                                                            Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                            • Foreign driver licence

                                                            • Drop files here or
                                                              Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                              • Drop files here or
                                                                Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                • Foreign birth certificate

                                                                • Drop files here or
                                                                  Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                  • Maritime security ID

                                                                  • Drop files here or
                                                                    Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                    • Defence photo ID card (ADF)

                                                                    • Drop files here or
                                                                      Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                      • Government employee photo ID card

                                                                      • Drop files here or
                                                                        Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                        • Police photo ID card

                                                                        • Drop files here or
                                                                          Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                          • Security Guard / Crowd Control photo licence

                                                                          • Drop files here or
                                                                            Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                            • Drop files here or
                                                                              Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                              • Trusted reference report

                                                                              • Drop files here or
                                                                                Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                • Utility bill (electricity)

                                                                                • Drop files here or
                                                                                  Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                  • Utility bill (gas)

                                                                                  • Drop files here or
                                                                                    Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                    • Utility bill (water)

                                                                                    • Drop files here or
                                                                                      Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                      • Private health insurance card

                                                                                      • Drop files here or
                                                                                        Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                        • Working with children card

                                                                                        • Drop files here or
                                                                                          Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                          • Occupational licence

                                                                                            Examples of occupational licence cards:
                                                                                            • - NDIS worker screening check
                                                                                            • - High risk work
                                                                                            • - Accredited driver
                                                                                          • Drop files here or
                                                                                            Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                            • Tax File Number

                                                                                            • Drop files here or
                                                                                              Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                              • Additional ID for previous name

                                                                                                You have been known by another name in the past. Please provide a document evidencing your change of name. This can be a marriage certificate, a change of name certificate or similar. If all the documents you have provided already show your current name, you can disregard this step and continue the process by clicking on "save&next" without uploading anything.
                                                                                              • Drop files here or
                                                                                                Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                                • Selfie time!

                                                                                                • You are almost there! To complete your ID verification process you are now required to provide a photo of yourself (selfie) holding one of the ID documents that you provided during the previous steps that contains your photo and name (for example a passport, driver licence or other).

                                                                                                  Please make sure both your face and the information shown on the ID are clearly visible. For better results, we recommend that you take a close-up photo of your face holding your ID right next to it. Don't forget to smile!

                                                                                                  Please remove any obstructions such as glasses, hats and similar. Show me an example


                                                                                                • What we need:

                                                                                                  Photo of yourself holding up your photo ID

                                                                                                  men female
                                                                                                  Тake selfie with my smartphone
                                                                                                  Use this option to take a selfie using your phone.
                                                                                                  You will receive a link by sms to take your selfie directly from your smartphone.
                                                                                                  • Send Mobile Link

                                                                                                  You have entered the following number:

                                                                                                  You will receive an sms containing a link to resume your application and take photos of your ID documents directly from your smartphone.

                                                                                                  Please check this number is correct and click "yes, proceed" to send the link, or "no, get back" if you wish to amend it.

                                                                                                  OR
                                                                                                • Drop files here or
                                                                                                  Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.
                                                                                                    Continue on my computer
                                                                                                    When uploading your selfie:
                                                                                                    • Make sure your face is clearly shown
                                                                                                    • Your ID needs to be clearly visible
                                                                                                    • Remove your glasses and other obstructions
                                                                                                    OR

                                                                                                    Selfie time!

                                                                                                    Selfie time!

                                                                                                    Captured Image
                                                                                                    Is photo clear?
                                                                                                    Ensure the selfie photo is not blurry or cropped.
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                                                                                                    When uploading your selfie:

                                                                                                    • Make sure your face is clearly shown
                                                                                                    • Make sure your ID is clearly visible
                                                                                                    • Remove your glasses and other obstructions
                                                                                                  • Informed consent

                                                                                                    To submit your National Police Check application, please ensure that you review the ACIC General Information and
                                                                                                    Informed Consent Declaration below. If you understand and agree, please sign the panel to provide consent.
                                                                                                  • Acknowledgement and consents

                                                                                                    Your Informed Consent is needed before we can request a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for you.

                                                                                                    Organisation(s) to whom your Personal Information and Police Information will be disclosed:

                                                                                                    Crime Check Australia PTY LTD
                                                                                                    Level 32, 367 Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
                                                                                                    info@crimecheckaustralia.com.au
                                                                                                    ABN 93634172295

                                                                                                    By submitting this form:

                                                                                                    1. You acknowledge that you aware that you are providing consent for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check to be conducted using all Personal Information provided in this form and in supplied identity documents.
                                                                                                    2. You acknowledge that Crime Check Australia is collecting information in this form to provide to Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) (an Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia) and police agencies;
                                                                                                    3. You give consent to Police Information relating to you, being disclosed in accordance with the purpose identified in this form, and applicable legislation and information release policies (including spent convictions legislation described in Australian Government and state or territory legislation).
                                                                                                    4. You acknowledge and consent to your personal information being disclosed to police agencies and used for general law enforcement purposes including the investigation of any outstanding criminal offences, including those purposes set out in the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Cth).
                                                                                                    5. You have fully and correctly completed this form, the personal information you have provided in it relates to you, contains your full name and all names previously used by you.
                                                                                                    6. You acknowledge that the provision of false or misleading information on this form is a serious offence.
                                                                                                    7. You acknowledge that any information sent, by mail or electronically, in relation to this form, including any identity documents, is sent at your own risk and you are aware of the consequences of these methods of lodgment.
                                                                                                    8. You give consent to Crime Check Australia to verify the identity documents that you supplied using an Authoritative Source, including, where necessary, searching, retrieving and storing Visa Entitlement Verifications Online – commonly known as VEVO Checks-.
                                                                                                    9. You give consent to Crime Check Australia to provide the document identifiers of the documents that you supplied to the ACIC for the purpose of the ACIC using the DVS to verify your identity documents.
                                                                                                    10. You give consent to the ACIC using the document identifiers of the documents that you supplied to verify your identity documents using the DVS.
                                                                                                    11. You give consent to the ACIC and police agencies using and disclosing your Personal Information that you have provided in this form, Personal Information contained in my supplied identity documents and all other available Personal Information relating to you, to conduct a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
                                                                                                    12. You give consent to the ACIC disclosing the Police Information sourced from the police agencies to other approved bodies and Crime Check Australia.
                                                                                                    13. You give consent to Crime Check Australia to disclose your Personal Information (including Police Information) to the Crime Check Australia’s contractors for the purpose of conducting a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
                                                                                                    14. You give consent to Crime Check Australia to disclose to the Customer and Third Parties detailed in this form, your Personal Information (including Police Information) to assess your suitability for the purpose identified in this form and as required by Australian law.
                                                                                                    15. You acknowledge that you have read and understand the information on this form.

                                                                                                    Note: The information you provide on this form will be used only for the purpose stated in this form unless statutory obligations require otherwise.

                                                                                                  • Capacity to consent

                                                                                                    When the applicant is over 15 but under 18, we need to assess whether they have the capacity to give consent.
                                                                                                    Please answer the following questions:
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                                                                                                    End of consent

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                                                                                                  info@crimecheckaustralia.com.au
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                                                                                                  Melbourne, VIC 3000

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