You can check the status of your National Police Certificate (NPC) through our AFP Status Portal. You can also validate any newly completed checks.
Before you check please remember:
- We complete and post most NPCs within 48 hours of receiving your application. This may vary if we need to get information from multiple states or territories.
- Digital certificates are sent directly to your email address. Don't forget to check your junk mail.
- For hard-copy certificates, allow for postage time. Wait at least 15 business days before contacting us about the status of your check.
- Name and fingerprint NPCs may take 15 to 30 business days.
We'll send you an email to let you know when we've:
Get in touch
National Police Checks
Australian Federal Police
Criminal Records
Locked Bag 8550
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Need help with a police check?
Get help submitting your application or tell us about a problem with your police check.
