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.
Fees and charges are updated on 1 July every year in accordance with Victoria Police Regulations 2014.
Fingerprinting (Livescan and ink) fees and charges
Fingerprinting fees (GST exempt):
| Livescan (National Police and Fingerprint Records Check) | $205.10 |
| Ink fingerprints (visa, passport, immigration) | |
| 1 set | $54.10 |
| 2 sets | $76.30 |
| 3 sets | $98.60 |
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)
- cheque
- or money order.
Please note, cash is not accepted.
Book a fingerprint appointment at the Victoria Police Fingerprint .
Regional Victoria facility locations
Regional fingerprint facility locations only accept on-the-day payment of a:
- cheque
- money order, or
- online payment (through QR code).
Payments must be made payable to ‘Victoria Police’.
Cheques and bank drafts must be issued by an Australian financial institution.
Please note, EFTPOS and cash are not accepted.
Search by postcode to book a fingerprint appointment at a regional .
National Police Check fees and charges
National Police Check fees and charges (GST exempt):
| Standard fee | $52.50 |
| Reduced fee for a volunteer | $19.70* |
*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.
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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:
- Complete an Application form for a Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) .
- 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:
- 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.
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Select an online payment option for a National Police Check:
Write down the payment reference number on the application form.
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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.
Reviewed 25 October 2023