We endeavour to respond to all requests as quickly as possible and within 20 working days, as per the requirements of the Act.Īround 90% of requests are responded to in less than one week. Requests for criminal record checks are managed under the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act). It’s free to request a copy of your own criminal record. Statutory declaration form Cost of your record If you don't have any of these, you'll need to ask someone to confirm your identity or you will need to complete a statutory declaration. This must be signed and can be current or expired within the last 2 years, but must not be cancelled. Australian driver license numbers can be entered in the same field as a NZ driver license number when submitting your request. This can be current or expired within the last 2 years, but must not be cancelled or a temporary licence.
Please contact the Department of Home Affairs directly for questions about Australian Citizenship: Overview () (external link) Providing a copy of your ID Submitting a request for your criminal record check in advance of their direction or before 1 July will not result in your application being processed more quickly. The Australian Department of Home Affairs, Citizenship Office, will let you know if you need to submit a request for your own criminal record check, and if so when to do this. If you’re unable to apply online, you can still complete a paper form.įind out How to fill in the paper form. You can’t ask for your record over the phone or without the form. To ensure compatibility, please use Adobe Acrobat when saving documents as a PDF. Documents must be no larger than 6MB for each document
The above documents will be uploaded as part of your online application and should be saved as either a.
your signed and dated Authority to Release Information Form.You can now request your own criminal record check online.īefore you begin you must have the following documents ready:
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