National Police Check fees and charges

The costs of National Police Checks, Livescan and ink fingerprinting, and how to pay them.

On this page

• Fingerprinting (Livescan and ink) fees and charges
  • Payment options for National Police and Fingerprint Records Check
  • *Reduced fees for volunteer and student placements
  • Payment options for a National Police Check

  Explore the fees, charges and payment options for a:

  • National Police Check (previously known as National Name Check), and
  • National Police and Fingerprint Records Check .

  The Victoria Police (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2024 are now in effect. The Regulations set out fees and charges for services by police officers and Victoria Police employees. This follows public consultation via Engage Victoria.

  The Victorian Government indexes certain fees and fines each year. Fees will increase from 1 July.

  Please refer to the below tables for the most up-to-date information.

  Fingerprinting (Livescan and ink) fees and charges

  Fingerprinting fees (GST exempt):

  Livescan (National Police and Fingerprint Records Check)	$231.90
  Ink fingerprints (visa, passport, immigration)
  1 set	$55.50
  2 sets	$78.40
  3 sets	$101.20

  Payment options for National Police and Fingerprint Records Check

  Payment for both Livescan and ink fingerprinting services must be made in person.

  Explore the options available at the following locations:

  Melbourne Docklands Fingerprint Facility

  Payment options at our metropolitan Melbourne Docklands location include:

  • EFTPOS
  • credit card
  • online payment (through QR code).

  Please note, cash is not accepted.

  Regional Victoria facility locations

  Regional fingerprint facility locations only accept on-the-day payment (through a QR code).

  Other payments include cheque or money order. However, please allow for additional bank processing times.

  Cheques and bank drafts must be issued by an Australian financial institution. Payments must be made payable to ‘Victoria Police’.

  Please note, EFTPOS and cash are not accepted.

  National Police Check fees and charges

  National Police Check fees and charges (GST exempt):

  Standard fee	$86.50
  Reduced fee for a volunteer	$29.40*

  *Reduced fees for volunteer and student placements

  Victorian volunteers and students on placement qualify for a National Police Check application processing fee discount.

  The reduced fee payment requirements are:

  • Online applications: you must include the Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) Number in your application. Check with your educational institution or organisation if they haven’t given you a CVF Number.
  • Postal applications: the educational institution or organisation must complete the Community Volunteer Fee (CFV) details including the Victoria Police issued CVF number.
  • How organisations can apply for CVF Number

  Organisations applying for a CVF number must be based in Victoria and must be for Victorian use. If you wish to apply for a CVF number: 1. Complete an Application for a Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) number:

  Application for a Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) number PDF 247.8 KB

  (opens in a new window) 2. Send the completed application via email to PES-CVF-MGR@police.vic.gov.au . Organisations who have previously applied for a CVF number and are unable to locate it, please contact PES-CVF-MGR@police.vic.gov.au .

  Payment options for a National Police Check

  Before you make a payment to process your National Police Check , you must:

  1. Complete your National Police Check application form . If you are a volunteer or student on placement, please ensure Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) details and a CVF Number are included in your application. This allows you to receive a discount on your fees.
  2. Ensure all documents have been certified.
  3. Select from the below payment options.
  4. Send your application to the address provided on the form.
  • Online payment
  • Pay the standard fee , or
  • Pay a reduced fee for an authorised student on placement or volunteer .

  Write down the payment reference number on the application form.

  Cheque and money orders must be made payable to Victoria Police with the correct fee . Cheques and bank drafts must be issued by an Australian financial institution.

  Victoria Police address

  Public Enquiry Service
  Victoria Police
  GPO Box 919
  Melbourne VIC 3001

  Contact us

  Get in touch about police checks or fingerprinting through our online enquiry form .

  Apply for a National Police Check

  Apply for a National Police Check and receive a National Police Certificate containing an official record of any disclosable criminal history.