Criminal Records Section

The Criminal Records Section (CRS) forms part of the Forensic Services Group, Identification Services Branch and is responsible for the collection, integrity and release of criminal record information in NSW.

Within this site is information on the National Police Checking Service (NPCS). This national service provides NSW residents aged 16 years and above an opportunity to apply for a National Police Certificate for visa, adoption, paid employment, some occupational licensing purposes, student placements and volunteers working in Commonwealth-supported aged care facilities.

Comprehensive Information Sheets, including a step-by-step guide to applying for a check and responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) explaining the NPCS process are available on this site.

The CRS is committed to providing a high quality service to police and members of the community. To achieve this objective, the CRS welcomes feedback on the contents of this site and the quality of our services - contact us by telephone or email below.

Before completing your application online, please read the below information.

The NSW Police Force does not provide NPCS for child related employment. Individuals seeking a criminal record check for child related employment purposes should refer to the NSW Commission for Children and Young People website www.kids.nsw.gov.au.

Individuals requiring a criminal record check for Australian citizenship, residency, spouse visa, guardianship of a child from another country, working visa or whilst travelling or living abroad, must apply via the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Details on applying for a criminal record check via the AFP is available at www.afp.gov.au.

Volunteers working in commonwealth funded aged care facilities should apply online and select name and date of birth - aged care volunteer, in the purpose field, to receive a reduced rate check. Reduced price checks are not available for paid employees in aged care and the final certificate will clearly identify that the check is for aged care volunteer purposes only.

Forms

Lodge an application for a National Police Check

You must complete all mandatory fields marked with an * on the form. Once the form is complete, print the confirmation page and present in person with identification and payment at your nearest NSW Police Station.

To dispute the accuracy of criminal record information, please contact the Criminal Records Section or use the Disputing Criminal Record Information form.

Customers without internet access should contact the Criminal Records Section for further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Police Checking Service?

How to apply for a National Police Check.

Registered Organisations

Private and public sector organisations which anticipate conducting 150 or more National Police Checks per annum may apply directly to the Criminal Records Section to become a Registered Organisation. Registered Organisations deal directly with the Criminal Records Section rather then Local Area Commands.

For further information, contact the Criminal Records Section by telephone, email, fax or post.

Contacts

Phone: (02) 8835 7888

E-Mail: crs@police.nsw.gov.au

Fax: (02) 8835 7193

NSW Police Headquarters
1 Charles St Parramatta
NSW 2150

Mailing address:
Locked Bag 5102 Parramatta
NSW 2124