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 set out fees and charges for services by police officers and Victoria Police employees.
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 (private security, firearms or armed guard licences) | $148.60 |
| 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 |
Learn how to book a fingerprinting appointment.
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.
Book a fingerprint appointment at the Victoria Police Fingerprint Facility.
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.
Search by postcode to book a fingerprint appointment at a regional location.
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.
Payment options for a National Police Check
Before you make a payment to process your National Police Check, you must:
- 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.
- Ensure all documents have been certified.
- Select from the below payment options.
- Send your application to the address provided on the form.
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.
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