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Police History Record Checks

Current average processing time: 5 working days.

Read below for the guidelines for the release of police record information by Tasmania Police

Introduction

Tasmania Police Criminal History Services provides a Police History Record Check inquiry service used primarily for the purpose of employment, occupation-related licensing, registration, voluntary work or personal information.

Strict guidelines are applied to the release of all police record information to individuals and organisations.  These guidelines set out the general provisions that apply to the release of police record information by Tasmania Police.

These guidelines do not apply to the release of information by Tasmania Police to other police jurisdictions and organisations with responsibility for law enforcement or the administration of justice.

Tasmania Police has a responsibility to ensure the privacy and security of personal information.  Tasmania Police will not release information regarding an individual’s police record to organisations outside the sphere of law enforcement and the administration of justice, without the consent of the person.

For more information of Tasmania Police’s policy please refer to the release guidelines.

Process

Police History Record Check Form (pdf 134 KB) can be downloaded or obtained from your local Police Station or Service Tasmania shop. 

Fees and charges may apply. 

A Police History Record Check will only be conducted once an application form has been completed, consent and appropriate identification provided and relevant fees paid.  Once completed, all required documents must be mailed or faxed to Criminal History Services.

More information can be found on How to complete an application form and frequently asked questions.

Note: applications will not be processed until proof of identity and fees (if applicable) are provided.

Volunteer rate for National Police History Record Checks

Volunteers seeking employment with organisations with prior authorisation from Tasmania Police may be eligible to receive a National Police History Record Check at a reduced fee.

To receive the volunteer rate, organisations must complete the volunteer rate application form.

Requests for National Police History Record Checks for volunteers should not be forwarded to Tasmania Police until the organisation is advised of the outcome of their volunteer rate application.

For further information, please contact: