Timeframe
In most cases, we can finalise your police clearance or non-criminal record certificate translation within the same day. However, standard processing usually takes 1–2 working days.
Purposes & Requesting Agencies
- Immigration & Citizenship
- Department of Home Affairs
- Mandatory for most visa subclasses (e.g., skilled migration, partner, student, protection visas).
- Required for permanent residency and Australian citizenship applications to prove character.
- Department of Home Affairs
- Employment & Professional Registration
- Employers – especially in sensitive industries such as health, aged care, childcare, aviation, and security.
- State/Territory Police & Working with Children Check Authorities – for obtaining clearances such as:
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Vulnerable People’s Check
- Security/Crowd Controller Licences
- Professional Registration Boards – e.g., Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), teaching boards, law societies.
- Licensing & Accreditation
- State/Territory Licensing Authorities – for taxi, rideshare, security, or firearms licences.
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) – for skilled migration or licensing in regulated trades.
- Legal & Court Purposes
- Family Court of Australia / Federal Circuit and Family Court – for custody or family law cases where character evidence is required.
- Solicitors / Notaries – in cases involving background verification.
- Adoption & Guardianship
- State/Territory Adoption Authorities – for overseas adoption processes or guardianship matters.
- Volunteering
- Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), Charities, and Volunteer Services – when working with vulnerable communities.
Important Notes
Before applying, we recommend contacting the requesting agency for specific instructions regarding translations.
Useful Links
Ready to Order?
You can easily place an order online for a NAATI Certified Translation by following the steps below.
Hardcopy Options
Most government and commercial agencies accept electronic NAATI certified translations. However, if you require a printed original hardcopy, please request this when placing your order.
Delivery Options:
- Option 1 – Regular Post: Free of charge. Secure in most cases but not trackable.
- Option 2 – Registered Post ($12): Recommended. A tracking code will be provided once your mail is posted.
- Option 3 – Express Post ($15): For faster delivery.
Note: Hardcopy delivery fees must be paid upfront.
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