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AccessNI: Criminal record checks

AccessNI is a criminal history disclosure service in Northern Ireland. AccessNI supplies criminal history information, upon request, to organisations and individuals.

About AccessNI

AccessNI provides three levels of criminal record check (sometimes called disclosures)

AccessNI turnaround times

Find out the latest times for processing disclosures

AccessNI employers

As an employer you may need to ask employees to apply for an AccessNI criminal records check

AccessNI individuals

When applying for a job or voluntary position you may be asked to obtain a criminal history check

AccessNI checks

The nature and detail of the information disclosed on an AccessNI check depends upon the level of check requested

AccessNI application forms

When you apply for certain types of jobs, or some voluntary positions, you may be asked to apply for a criminal history record check

AccessNI complaints and disputes

AccessNI has a process for handling complaints or disputes about the content of a criminal record check

AccessNI support

AccessNI provides a support service if you have any questions or require help to fill in the forms