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Online Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks ACT

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, while tedious, are a part of the employment process. To avoid delays in the hiring process, CrimCheck processes Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks quickly – making things easier for both individuals and businesses. CrimCheck bypasses the use of post and in-person verification and instead uses simple online and over the phone verification for much faster processing times.

It is important to remember that, in the ACT, aged care workers require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before being employed. ACT Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks include criminal information from other states and territories in addition to information from the ACT. This makes it so you only have to process one Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before you know the history of the potential employee you wish to hire.

How Do I Get a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in the ACT?

You can get a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in the ACT through either federal police or by an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) accredited agency. CrimCheck is ACIC accredited and can gather the same legal information as the federal police. It is also important to note that when undergoing Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks, you must make sure to use an accredited agency. There are many Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check service providers in Australia that are not accredited.

Getting a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check with CrimCheck is fast and simple. We process most Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check in minutes after receiving the correct identity documents to make sure you get the information you need in a timely fashion to make the right decision when hiring. Our self-service portal is easy to navigate and takes very little time to complete. CrimCheck is also the only not-for-profit organisation providing National Criminal History Checks.

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How Long is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Valid in the ACT?

Technically there is no set validity period for Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks in the Australian Capital Territory. But with that being said, most employers will not accept a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check older than three months. It is best to check with the employer first to see if you need a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check or not.

How Long Does a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Take in the ACT?

In most cases, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check can be completed and returned within 24 – 48 hours. Allow extra time for complications on a case-by-case basis. For example, an international check will take longer than a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Common names also tend to take a little longer as we want to ensure we have information on the correct individual and do not mistakenly give another individual’s personal information out.

How Much Does a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Cost in the ACT

Need Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for Your Whole Business or Organisation?

If you are a business that needs Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for all your employees, CrimCheck is well-versed in Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks for entire organisations. Through our many sources, we can also give international criminal history checks from various court systems worldwide for employees coming from overseas. Usually a tedious and lengthy process, CrimCheck simplifies this with our web-based portal made specifically for organisations we work with. You can track and control all the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks that you submit through the portal.

Head to the CrimCheck website to learn more about how we can help.