Online Australian Federal Police Checks

Fast Australian Federal Police Check Online​

Getting your Australian Federal Police (AFP) police check from CVCheck is a simple, streamlined process that can save you hours of administration time. Our AFP police checks can be ordered 100% online with the results delivered directly to your dashboard, saving you the time and hassle of obtaining a check the traditional way.

You can even see your AFP police check status online.

CVCheck’s Australian Federal Police checks are obtained directly from the Australian Federal Police. they will reveal any disclosable court outcomes and pending charges as recorded by all Australian police service databases, in compliance with spent convictions legislation.

CVCheck offers fast, secure online AFP police checks that are trusted by individuals, employers, government departments and licensing authorities. So, whether you require an Australian Federal Police check for immigration purposes, to verify permanent residency for employment, or a check of criminal records for compliance requirements, there is no faster way to get an AFP police clearance check than with CVCheck.

Contact us if you need help with your AFP police check.

AFP police checks are usually required for purposes such as:​

  • Recruiting employees within Federal Government departments​
  • Work-related checks due to legislation or regulations​
  • Industry-specific standards and compliance requirements (eg. In the Financial Services industry)​
  •  Overseas employment and immigration purposes ​

Benefits of using CVCheck's Australian Federal Police checks:

  • Fast and 100% online ordering​
  • Secure, online results stored in a single location ​
  • View your AFP police check status online in real-time​

AFP Police Check

  • Australia: AFP Check

    *Estimated delivery time: 15 days

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    $88.00incl GST
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is the difference between an AFP police check and national police check?

      While a national police check is used in most instances for employment purposes, you may need to obtain an Australian Federal Police check in special circumstances such as immigration purposes.

      Federal Government departments or industries with specific compliance requirements such as the Financial Services industry may also require an AFP Police Check.

      Learn more about Australian Federal Police checks.

      Learn more about national police checks.

    • How long is an Australian Federal Police Check valid for?

      An Australian Federal Police check (AFP police check) is a ‘point-in-time’ check, meaning that it is current as of the date of issue recorded on the check certificate. An AFP Check has no formal period of validity. However, many employers and organisations will only accept a check that has been issued in the past 12 months.

    • How do I order an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check?

      Ordering a Federal Police check has never been easier than with CVCheck. We liaise directly with the Australian Federal Police to perform Federal Police Checks in Australia, so you can simply create an account with us, then order and pay for your police check.

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    • How much does a Federal Police Check cost?

      An Australian Federal Police (AFP) police check costs $88.00 including GST with CVCheck.

    • Will I receive a hard copy certificate of my AFP police check?

      When you order a Federal Police check from CVCheck, please note the original certificate will not be posted. AFP police checks are provided as an electronic copy only.