National Police (Clearance) Certificates
Applicants must provide suitable proof of identity, this is based on a 100-point identity check. You must provide original proof of identity, copies will not be accepted. The table below provides a guide.
If you are unable to meet this requirement, please 1300 651 963 to discuss possible options, please note that proof of identity is an important part of obtaining a National Police Certificate, and you must be able to satisfactorily prove your identity.
Primary documents
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ID document |
Points |
| 1 |
Full Australian Birth Certificate |
70 |
| 2 |
Australian Citizenship Certificate |
70 |
| 3 |
Australian Passport (current or expired within last 2 years) |
70 |
| 4 |
International Passport |
70 |
Secondary documents
Only 1 secondary ID document will attract 40 points, subsequent secondary ID will attract 25 points per item.
Secondary ID with a photo will be accepted as primary ID but only attract the points listed in this table.
| |
ID document |
Points |
| 5 |
Australian Photo Drivers Licence |
40 or 25 |
| 6 |
Australian Photo Firearms Licence |
40 or 25 |
| 7 |
State or Federal Government Employee Photo Id |
40 or 25 |
| 8 |
Centrelink or Social Security Card |
40 or 25 |
| 9 |
Dept. of Veteran's Affairs Card |
40 or 25 |
| 10 |
Tertiary Education Institution Photo Id |
40 or 25 |
| 11 |
Australian Learner's Permit |
40 or 25 |
| 12 |
Medicare Card |
25 |
| 13 |
Property Lease or Rental Agreement |
25 |
| 14 |
Council or Shire rates notice |
25 |
| 15 |
Property insurance papers |
25 |
| 16 |
Utilities bill (power / phone / mobile / water / gas) |
25 |
| 17 |
Motor vehicle Registration or Insurance |
25 |
| 18 |
Professional or Trade association Card |
25 |
| 19 |
Debit or Credit card's (bankcard, ATM card, visa card, mastercard, etc) |
25 |
| 20 |
Passbook or Statement from Financial Institution |
25 |
| 21 |
Change of Name (is required if ID is in a different named, however does not contribute to points score). Accepted are: Marriage Certificate, Divorce Papers, Change of Name Certificate from Registrar General.
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Total points score must equal
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100 |
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