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There are two ways to apply for a police clearance in Australia:
You will not be asked to have your fingerprints taken when you apply for a police clearance in Australia.
For more information see the Character Fact Sheet and the character and police requirements page on this website.
- you can apply online using the National Police Check Online Application Form
- you can download the application form so you can fill it out on your computer or you can print it out and complete it by hand and submit via post. Emailed applications are not accepted.
- under Section B: Purpose of check, you must select:
- Purpose Type: Commonwealth purpose / Employment
- Purpose of Check: Immigration/Citizenship.
- under Section 8: Purpose of check:
- mark the checkbox next to question number 33 - Immigration/Citizenship.
You will not be asked to have your fingerprints taken when you apply for a police clearance in Australia.
For more information see the Character Fact Sheet and the character and police requirements page on this website.
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