National police checks for South Australian residents and employers. ACIC-accredited, results in 1–10 business days.
Overview
National police checks in South Australia are processed through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), which coordinates records from SA Police and all other Australian police agencies. The resulting certificate provides a complete national criminal history picture valid across all Australian jurisdictions.
Refchecks is ACIC-accredited, providing legally recognised police check certificates for South Australian employers, licensing bodies, and individuals. Industries commonly requiring police checks in SA include healthcare, aged care, education, hospitality, and defence industry supply chains.
Standard processing times are 1–5 business days for most checks, with a maximum of 10 business days if a manual review is required. Certificates are delivered digitally and accepted as the standard form of criminal history verification across South Australia.
What's Included
SA employers in healthcare, aged care, education, hospitality, and security require national police checks as part of pre-employment screening.
South Australian volunteer and community organisations require police checks for roles involving children, elderly, or people with disabilities.
SA residents applying for Australian visas or overseas immigration often require a national police check covering Australian criminal history.
SA licensing for security, real estate, childcare, and health professionals requires a current national police check for applications and renewals.
Process
Complete your application online with personal details and consent. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Secure digital identity verification — no visit to SA Police or Australia Post required.
Your police check certificate is emailed as a PDF, typically within 1–10 business days.
Turnaround & Pricing
Turnaround Time
1–10 business days
National Police Check
$42.00
Includes GST. Bulk employer discounts available.
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