AccessNI criminal record checks

Apply for an AccessNI check

Apply for a basic, standard or enhanced check

Costs and turnaround times

See how much basic, standard and enhanced checks cost and how long a check takes to process

AccessNI for employers

Information about AccessNI guidance and online services for employers

Using a criminal record check

You'll need a criminal record check before you can work or volunteer in certain roles … read more

AccessNI training

AccessNI now offers training through a series of videos, each lasting about 15 to 20 minutes … read more

Information disclosed in a criminal record check

A criminal record check discloses certain offences including cautions on a disclosure certificate … read more

Criminal record checks for working abroad

You might need a criminal record check if you're emigrating to work or study abroad … read more

Disputing an AccessNI certificate

You can dispute information on your disclosure certificate that you think shouldn’t be there or isn't correct … read more

AccessNI advice and complaints

If you need advice about applying for a check or want to complain, contact AccessNI … read more

AccessNI for individuals

Individuals can apply online for a basic check. You need an nidirect account to apply online … read more

Guidance for identity-checking applications

Signatories are responsible for identity-checking people who apply for AccessNI criminal record checks … read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Details of frequently asked questions about AccessNI and responses … read more

AccessNI advice and complaints

AccessNI certificate dispute form

AccessNI for employers

AccessNI criminal record checks are for people living or working in Northern Ireland. read more

AccessNI for individuals

AccessNI criminal record checks are for people living or working in Northern Ireland. read more

Apply for an AccessNI check

Apply for basic, standard and enhanced checks read more

Disputing an AccessNI certificate

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For queries about your identity check, email nida@nidirect.gov.uk and for queries about your certificate, email covidcertni@hscni.net.

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AccessNI criminal record checks

Apply for an AccessNI check

Costs and turnaround times

AccessNI for employers

Using a criminal record check

AccessNI training

Information disclosed in a criminal record check

Criminal record checks for working abroad

Disputing an AccessNI certificate

AccessNI advice and complaints

AccessNI for individuals

Guidance for identity-checking applications

Frequently Asked Questions

AccessNI advice and complaints

AccessNI certificate dispute form

AccessNI for employers

AccessNI for individuals

AccessNI training

Apply for an AccessNI check

Disputing an AccessNI certificate

Help improve this page - send your feedback

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