Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
$64.80 incl GST
Australian NCCHC vs WA National Police Certificate
If you are in Western Australia, you may be wondering how CVCheck’s nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC) differs from a National Police Certificate issue by WA Police.
The short answer is that both documents provide details of any disclosable records related to an individual’s criminal history in Australia. Both requests access the National Police Checking Service.
About CVCheck’s Online Service
CVCheck’s system is designed to be accessed online in a secure account that you own and control. Since 2006, we’ve been providing every type of background check to employers and to individuals who need trusted results for licencing and job readiness.
Our nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC) is issued by CVCheck through the National Police Checking Service operated by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. The results will list an individual’s disclosable court outcomes and pending charges sourced from the databases of all Australian police jurisdictions including the WA police.
Available Across WA and Australia
If you are applying for a role that requires a check of your criminal history, save time with the convenience of 100% online ordering.
We’ve streamlined the process for ordering your NCCHC check so it doesn’t matter whether you are in Perth or regional WA – your results are available online and on demand. Whether you need of check for employment, voluntary work, occupation-related licensing or registration purposes, CVCheck can get you the results you need, fast!
CVCheck is an accredited body with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and we are authorised to provide Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks through the National Police Checking Service.
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As Australia’s fastest-growing screening and verification service, we’ve helped more than 1 million enterprises, small businesses, and individuals get the checks they need for work, study, or licensing approval. We’ve helped thousands of people skip the queues and we can do the same for you too – simply order your nationally coordinated criminal history check online.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a NCCHC in WA?
A nationally coordinated criminal history check in WA can be ordered through bodies accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), such as CVCheck. Simply create a free account with us, then order and pay for your check in WA or anywhere online. It’s that easy!
What is disclosed on a NCCHC in WA?
A nationally coordinated criminal history check is a national check. You will receive the same results whether you order in WA or anywhere else in Australia. The NCCHC will list all disclosable court outcomes and any pending charges from police jurisdictions nationwide. Certain convictions, such as spent or juvenile convictions, may not be disclosed on an NCCHC in accordance with the legislation of the various police jurisdictions.
How long does an NCCHC last?
A nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC) is a ‘point-in-time’ check which means that the results are valid at the time they are returned. This means a NCCHC issued to a resident of WA has no formal period of validity. Many employers and organisations only accept a result that has been issued in the past 12 months but this can vary by industry and profession.
What is the cost of a nationally coordinated criminal history check?
A nationally coordinated criminal history check (NCCHC) costs $64.80 including GST.
How long does a NCCHC take if ordered from WA?
CVCheck is connected directly to the National Police Checking Service which is a national system operated by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC).
The ACIC uses automated systems to process checks where possible which means we’re often able to return your result for a NCCHC within 1 business day.
However, approximately 30% of all checks ordered within Australia are referred for manual processing. If this occurs, the result may take from 1 – 15 business days to be returned.
Processing of a NCCHC can take longer if the applicant shares similar details with other individuals recorded in police databases, particularly if they have a common name. It is therefore always recommended that applicants order their police check at least 2 weeks before the certificate is required for employment or other purposes in WA.
What is the difference between a National Police Certificate in WA and an NCCHC?
WA police can provide a National Police Certificate which is a like for like result compared to CVCheck’s nationally coordinated criminal history check.
All Australian checks, whether through the WA police or an accredited provider such as CVCheck, are processed through the National Police Checking Service.
Other than the issuing organisation’s branding and logo that may appear on the certificate, there is no difference between the results returned on a National Police Certificate in WA and a CVCheck NCCHC.
Please contact us if you need further assistance with your nationally coordinated criminal history check.
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* All turnaround times are estimated working times for Australian checks and are provided as a guide only. Turnaround times are based on our experience of the time taken for the majority of these checks to be delivered. However, CVCheck is reliant on third parties for supply of information, and in some cases those third parties may take longer to supply that information. Accordingly, CVCheck does not give any time guarantees for any checks or packages. It is CVCheck’s policy and practice to keep you informed as much as possible if there are any unusual delays. Read more about our delivery times here.