How do I get a copy of my access NI certificate?
If you lose or damage your disclosure certificate, you can ask AccessNI to reprint it for you, as long it is within 90 days of the certificate being issued. A reprint is free. If 90 days have passed, you will need a fresh criminal history check for a new disclosure certificate.
How long is AccessNI valid for?
There is no official expiry date for an AccessNI check. Any information revealed on a certificate reflects information held on criminal records and by police at the time the check was issued. In certain employment sectors an AccessNI check may be required periodically.
What shows up on basic access NI?
A basic AccessNI check has all unspent convictions or will state that no convictions were found. Anyone can apply for a basic check. An employer can ask all job applicants to apply for a basic check during the recruitment process.
What is basic disclosure certificate?
A basic disclosure is a criminal record check. You get a certificate showing any ‘unspent’ criminal convictions you may have. Unspent means you need to declare them. You can use this certificate to show to prospective employers or other people that need to know this information.
What is AccessNI?
AccessNI is a branch in the Department of Justice. Its role is to process applications from members of the public who require a criminal record check for employment purposes. AccessNI issues 3 types of check. Type of check. Purpose.
How do I get an access NI check?
Apply for an AccessNI check
- Apply online for a basic check.
- Apply online for a basic check through a responsible body.
- Apply online for a standard check through a registered body.
- Apply online for an enhanced check through a registered body.
- Costs and turnaround times.
- Log in to an nidirect account.
How often should AccessNI need renewed?
An employer decides if they want to have a re-checking policy and intervals for re-checking. Some employers recheck every two or three years. Others rely on employees declaring any changes to their criminal records.
What is AccessNI check?
An AccessNI check is a criminal history record check which provides different levels of information. They will let an employer know if you have been convicted of a criminal offence or are barred from working with children or other vulnerable groups.
How long does basic DBS take?
within 14 days
How long will my basic DBS check take? Most basic checks will be processed within 14 days.
How long does a basic access NI check take?
How long does an AccessNI check take? For all applications made online, AccessNI aims to issue: 99 per cent of Basic (countersigned by a responsible body) and Standard checks within 7 calendar days. 95 per cent of Basic checks (made directly by a member of the public) within 14 calendar days.