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Get an Accredited Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Online in the ACT.
ANCC is a leading provider of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in ACT. ANCC provides a timely, reliable and secure online service. ANCC staff check each application according to federal government guidelines. We process hundreds of checks daily via the National Police Checking Service (NPCS).
The check undergoes national vetting from all Australian police jurisdictions. Applicants can use this check for employment, licensing, volunteering, or personal probity.
A premium express service is available for applicants at checkout. Please select the 'Jump queue' option on the checkout page to apply the express service to your check.
We process hundreds of checks daily via the federal government's National Police Checking Service (NPCS).
ANCC's staff are based in Canberra (ACT), and all data is stored securely in Australia.
Seventy per cent of nationally coordinated criminal history checks are returned to applicants within 24 hours. Approximately thirty per cent of checks get referred to one or more Australian police agencies due to a 'potential match' and can take longer than 15 business days to be returned due to the manual nature of this process.
ANCC is a discount provider of nationally coordinated criminal history checks.
If you work in the human resources department of a company or organisation based in ACT and require secure employment background checks for workers, please register for the Australian National Character Check (ANCC) business portal.
1. What gets shown on a nationally coordinated criminal history check?
2. How can I get a nationally coordinated criminal history check in the ACT?
4. How long is a nationally coordinated criminal history check valid in the ACT?
5. Who can apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check in the ACT?
6. Accredited background checks for residents in the ACT and Australia-wide
A nationally coordinated criminal history check discloses an individual's disclosable court outcomes (DCOs) sourced from the databases of all Australian police agencies.
Police agencies release information according to the spent convictions scheme and information release policies.
If you get asked to submit a check in the ACT, there are multiple ways you can obtain one:
Option one: You can obtain a nationally coordinated criminal history check by applying online via an ACIC-accredited body. Items that you need to apply for a nationally coordinated criminal history check include:
Option two: The conventional method of applying for a nationally coordinated criminal history check in the ACT was to fill out and submit a paper-based application form with the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
The AFP also has an online application process. Please visit the AFP website if you wish to apply for a check directly via the AFP.
If an application gets marked for 'manual processing' by the national police checking service, issuance of the certificate can take longer than 15 business days to be returned. Manual processing may occur when part or all of an applicant's data bears similarity with information on the police database.
Manual processing does not necessarily result in finding a disclosable court outcome. The reasons behind a check becoming referred for manual processing may include and are not limited to:
Applicants must allow sufficient time to process their checks and apply in advance.
A nationally coordinated criminal history check is a "point in time check".
The check is considered current as of the date of issue. The nationally coordinated criminal history check does not have a set expiry date.
The requesting authority or decision maker alone has the prerogative of informing you when to provide an updated nationally coordinated criminal history check according to their internal policies.Generally, most organisations in the ACT only accept a nationally coordinated criminal history check up to three (3) months from the issue date.
Most workplaces request a person's nationally coordinated criminal history check before employment or admission gets finalised.
Decision makers such as employers can request a nationally coordinated criminal history check from:
Applicants under 18 years of age must have consent from a parent or legal guardian on their application.
Australian National Character Check (ANCC) is a federal government-accredited service.
The check issued by ANCC is valid Australia-wide and, hence, within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Our software systems provide an online solution for business and government clients based in the ACT to streamline their employment screening checks.
Contact our support team today to learn how ANCC can streamline nationally coordinated criminal history checks for your workplace.
Fast nationally coordinated criminal history checks for ACT Applicants
70% of checks are returned within 24 hours. 30% can take longer than 10 days.
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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!
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