An AccessNI check is a criminal record check required for certain jobs and volunteering roles in Northern Ireland. There are three levels of checks: Basic, Standard, and Enhanced. The level you need depends on your role.
The Application Process
To get an AccessNI check for a role, your employer or a registered body will typically manage the application on your behalf.
Here's how our process works:
Request: We will request an AccessNI check for you. The cost for the check is £53.
Payment: You will need to make the payment for the check.
Third-Party Umbrella Body: Once payment is confirmed, we will transfer your details to our partner, Belfast Unemployed Resource Centre, an "umbrella body" that manages AccessNI applications.
Complete the Application: They will guide you through the process of completing the online application via the nidirect website. You will be provided with a unique PIN number to begin your application.
Submit Documentation: You will need to provide proof of identity and a five-year address history to the umbrella body.
After you have completed the online application and it has been submitted by the registered body, the AccessNI certificate is usually issued within 1-4 weeks.