Police checks for licensing

Licensing authorities:

• Commissioner for Consumer Protection
• Director of Energy Safety
• WorkSafe Commissioner
• Electrical Licensing Board
• Plumbers Licensing Board
• Building Services Board
• Chief Dangerous Goods Officer

For further detail of when a police check is required refer to the relevant application form.

Accepted Certificates

1. Australian Residents

Australian residents can provide either:

1. A National Police Certificate (NPC) from the Western Australia Police Force. 
   OR
2. A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Certificate (NCCHCC) from an organisation accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). The certificate must have a Western Australian location in the ‘Purpose Details’ section. 

The certificate name must match the applicant's name. Licensing Officers will contact the issuing organisation to confirm the certificate is accurate. The cost and process to apply (online, by mail or in person) for a certificate is set by each provider. Shop around for the service that meets your needs.

2. International residents

1. People residing overseas (including Indian Ocean Territories) are required to provide a National Police Certificate issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

The certificate name must match the applicant's name. Licensing Officers will contact the issuing organisation to confirm the certificate is accurate.