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Besides the physical Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result, some people lose their online copies through misplaced passwords, erased data, formats, or other software maladies.
The Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result can be one of the "costly losses" that can happen to a candidate, and that is why online service providers generally allow candidates to still access their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check results online for up to 3 months.
If you have lost a copy of your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, the next step is to contact the agency or medium how you applied for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Those who appied online through Australian National Character Check (ANCC) can select the "Track a Check" option on the Australian National Character Check online portal.
When you get to the Track a Check option on ANCC portal, the candidate will have to provide essential details about their initial Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application, like the
These are the vital criteria that the system needs to track and provide the initial Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result of the applicant. It will be hard for the candidate to retrieve their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check without these essential details.
The medium or agency that processes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check usually retains a copy of the result for 3 months before being permanently erased from the database. The candidate can only retrieve their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result from any agencies within 3 months of the initial issuance.
No, all records of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check will be securely and permanently erased from the candidate's history after 3 months from the issuance. At this point, the candidate can't get back their initial Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result.
The convenience with which a candidate gets a copy of their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result depends on the agency they applied through. All Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check applications through ANCC can get retrieved through the;
If your application for a retrieval is successful, you can get a copy of your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check within minutes of the checking.
The retrieved copy of a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result is not the same as a new/updated result. It still contains the information as the original copy of the result. Therefore, a retrieved Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result will only last as the initial copy would last.
There are no record updates on the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, even if the candidate has received another conviction or other changes on their criminal records. To get an updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result, the candidate must re-apply for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check through any approved agency.
No, the updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is a Re-Checking of the candidate's criminal history and other updated records on the Australian criminal database. Retrieving a copy is just the same as the actual result; there are no changes to the certificate.
If you are requested to get an updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, you must re-apply or renew your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. The difference is that the renewal Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check comes up with recent and updated records of your criminal history.
Also, any conviction or record you incurred during the period since your last Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application will appear on the updated Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. On the other hand, the retrieved copy of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check still contains the same records as before.
Furthermore, the issuance date on the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check renewal is updated to the time when you get the updated result. For the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check retrieval, the issuance date remains the same as when the Original Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check was issued.
You must contact the agency or medium that issues your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check to get a copy of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result. If you apply online, log in to the agency's portal where you apply to get directives or information on how to get a copy of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in Australia.
The Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check bears only one important date; The issuance date. All other dates on the certificate are secondary and non-relevant to the application in Australia. The Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate is a point-in-time check; it remains valid from the issue to any other point.
Usually, the point when the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result expires is a pre-agreed point between the parties. Most employers or decision-makers set the "expiry" period for the results they accept as three months. For these organisations or agencies, the applicant cannot submit their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check after three months have elapsed since the original issue's date. However a nationally coordinated criminal history check is a point in time check and the expiry will depend on each organisation and their internal risk mitigation policies.
Technically, the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check cannot expire, but the parties or decision-makers can determine when the results become obsolete for the roles/applications.
If the organisation or requesting party considers that your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result has become obsolete under their Policies and terms, it is time for an updated one. The process for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check renewal is just similar to the original applications, including the verification ID and other required documents.
It is straightforward to renew the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result in Australia, especially when trying the online application method. Since the inception of the electronic process of obtaining the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, the waiting time for applicants has dropped significantly. An online applicant generally has to wait for just hours until they get their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate (assuming that the check does not get referred for manual processing).
The candidate only needs a well-connected internet device to complete the online application for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. The form-filling, ID verification and payments for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate can be completed online through the various digital options available.
ANCC is the most common online portal for applying for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check online. And the application process takes less than 15 minutes.
Most successful applicants get their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check returned within 24 hours of their application unless there are some unexpected delays due to manual processing or errors in the application form.
The AFP and other State or Territory police forces issue a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check certificate to all applicants through their local Police office or website. This may be a partly physical method of application that requires verifying or attesting ID documents.
It generally takes an average of 10 -15 days for the police force to complete and return a Check result to the candidate.
The post office has the duty of transferring documents, parcels, goods around Australia; they do the same with the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application. Applying through the Post office means a single trip to the office, but the applicant must submit the complete details of their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application without errors on the records.
The post office process may also be a physical means for applying for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and it may take as much as 5 to 15 days for the applicant to get the result.
When applying for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, the candidate must specify the purpose of the check in the informed consent form. The Check is only conducted depending on the “Purpose” the candidate has stated in the application.
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check can be for any of the following purposes;
Most employers request the Employment Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as part of the recruitment process before hiring a candidate for the role. The result of the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is a vital assessment, especially where the candidate will be handling a sensitive position in the organisation.
organisations now abiding by the Australian legislation include the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check as their internal policies. Furthermore, the organisation may request updated nationally coordinated criminal history checks within respectable periods to ensure that their employees are still "in-line."
For example, a person who wants to work as a paid driver will scrutinise their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check results, especially their traffic and driving-related offences.
The process of obtaining a license starts by presenting a background check that qualifies you for that license. The most essential background check for getting a license in Australia is the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
The Licensing agency may also refuse a candidate's application if they have not met the criteria or have compromising records on their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check that would affect their application.
Some examples of license application that requires a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application in Australia include;
Before you get into certain professional bodies, you may be requested to provide a Personal Probity Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check result as a requirement. These bodies will evaluate the candidates based on relevant records to determine if they are "worthy" of admission into the professional body.
Also, these professional bodies will request the candidate to provide a regular update to their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check to evaluate their membership.
You cannot inter-use between Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check regardless of how close/similar the “Purpose” for the check is. Every Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is conducted for a specific purpose, and it can only be used for that purpose.
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for paid employment as a driver cannot be used for a license to supply or sell liquor.
Individuals
If you are an individual, you can obtain a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check online via Australian National Character Check's application and informed consent form. The results are dispatched via email.
Business and Enterprise Customers
Business and Enterprise customers are able to sign up to ANCC's business portal where they can order, manage, track and view candidates' Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check results on their business portal.
Organisations will undergo a process of approval prior to being granted access to ANCC's business portal for the purpose of nationally coordinated criminal history checks.
ANCC sends an invite to the applicant to complete their background check online and handles the application and informed consent form. Contact ANCC's business and enterprise partnerships team today to enquire about setting up a business portal for your organisation.
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ANCC® enables individuals and approved legal entities to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check, which is commonly referred to as a nationally coordinated criminal history check. The nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid all over Australia and can be used when applying for Employment, Probity, Licencing, or Commonwealth check purposes. Get discount employment background checks online. We beat prices!
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Need discount employment background checks? We beat prices!
About ANCC
ANCC® enables individuals and approved legal entities to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check, which is commonly referred to as a nationally coordinated criminal history check. The nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid all over Australia and can be used when applying for Employment, Probity, Licencing, or Commonwealth check purposes. Get discount employment background checks online. We beat prices!
Helped of customers and counting.
Danny
Business portal user
"A reliable online platform to get nationally coordinated criminal history checks."
Vicki
Individual applicant
"For someone not very tech savvy, I found this to be very easy to get my nationally coordinated criminal history check."
Bec
Individual applicant
"Clear, and precise directions and requests allowing the information required to be supplied and/or uploaded. Prompt and professional responses."
Steve
Business portal user
"Very detailed and covers all avenues regarding the applicant. Perfect for any job application."
Rosalba
Individual applicant
"Cost effective, super fast, efficient processing of applications. Excellent service."
Renato
Business portal user
"Very objective and clear to what is required and plenty of options to choose for available support documents."
Ron
Business portal user
"A highly efficient service with a simple online facility. A highly recommended service."
Sharon
Individual applicant
"The form was very clear and feedback on errors very quick. Thank you ANCC."
Not sure where to start?
Book in a free consultation with us to discuss your organisation's employment background check needs, or to get an overview of the ANCC Business Portal.
