Can you translate a complete police clearance certificate?

Yes. Every entry, stamp, statutory reference, and annotation can be translated when the complete document is required in English.

Do I need a certified police check translation?

Immigration and employment screening generally require a certified translation. Where certification is required, a NAATI-credentialled translator provides the certification details.

Can you translate certificates that record a criminal history?

Yes. Recorded offences, dates, and outcomes are translated as they appear in the source document.

How quickly can my certificate be translated?

Standard turnaround is from 1 hour for self-service extracts, from 1 business day for extract translations, and from 2 to 3 business days for full translations. These are standard turnaround times rather than guaranteed times.

Which Asian languages do you cover?

Our translators work across major and minor Asian languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Nepali, Indonesian, Malay, and Tagalog.

Can you translate a digitally issued certificate?

Yes. Upload the PDF you received so verification codes and reference numbers can be included in the translation.

Do you translate the validity period shown on the certificate?

Yes. Issue dates and any stated validity period are included in the translation.

Will the translation be accepted by the department requesting it?

Translations by NAATI-credentialled translators are suitable for submission to Australian organisations. Each authority sets its own acceptance requirements.

What file types can I upload?

Supported formats include PDF, JPG, and PNG. Follow the upload requirements shown on the ordering platform for applicable file-size limits.

Does NAATI certification apply to the certificate itself?

No. NAATI certification relates to the translator's credentials, not to the original document.

NAATI Certified Police Clearance Translation Services

Need a police clearance certificate translated for use in Australia? Our NAATI-credentialled translators provide accurate police check translation for visa applications, employment screening, professional registration, and other official requirements.

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NAATI Certified

Fast Turnaround

Prices from $44.95

Why Translate Your Police Clearance Certificate?

A police clearance certificate records whether any criminal history has been disclosed, the period covered by the check, and the authority that issued it. Departments and employers rely on these details being represented accurately.

A general translation may not be suitable for police documents. Certificates issued across Asia contain law enforcement terminology, statutory references, offence descriptions, and validity conditions that need careful treatment.

Our police clearance translation service is designed to preserve the information recorded on the original certificate while presenting it clearly in English.

Law Enforcement Terminology

Police certificates use statutory references, offence classifications, and departmental wording that require appropriate translation knowledge.

Accurate Disclosure Information

Any recorded history, or a statement that no record exists, must be translated precisely because the receiving organisation relies on it directly.

Confidential Document Handling

Police certificates contain sensitive personal information and are handled confidentially throughout the translation process.

Suitable for Official Use

Where certification is required, your certificate can be translated and certified by a NAATI-credentialled translator for submission to the relevant department, employer, or registration body.

From Upload To Certified
Translation In Three Steps

Upload Your Certificate

Upload a clear scan or photograph of your police clearance certificate, including any reverse side, QR code, or verification panel.

Complete Payment

Choose your language pair and translation option, then complete your payment securely online.

Receive Your Translation

A qualified translator with experience in police and legal documents completes the translation. Where certification is required, the relevant NAATI certification details are provided before digital delivery.

Types of Police Clearance Certificates We Translate

Documents of this kind are issued in many different formats across Asia. We translate individual documents and related records according to the document supplied and its intended use.

National Police Certificates

Translation of nationwide criminal record checks issued by a central police authority.

Regional and Local Police Checks

Translation of certificates issued by a provincial, prefectural, or municipal police office.

Criminal Record Extracts

Translation of criminal record extracts and judicial record certificates issued by a ministry of justice.

Good Conduct Certificates

Translation of good conduct and character certificates required for employment or registration.

Court Record Certificates

Translation of court-issued records confirming the presence or absence of proceedings.

Fingerprint Check Results

Translation of results issued following a fingerprint-based identity and record check.

Clearance Validity Notices

Translation of notices setting out the period for which a clearance remains current.

Digitally Issued Certificates

Translation of electronically issued certificates that include verification codes or online reference numbers.

Supporting Application Documents

Translation of documents submitted with a police check where supporting information also needs to be provided in English.

Important Note

If your document contains multiple pages, upload the complete document in the correct order. All text, signatures, stamps, seals, tables, and other relevant information should be clearly visible for accurate translation.

Requirements for Police Clearance Checks Translation

Before submitting your document, check that it meets a few basic requirements. Providing a clear and complete copy helps the translator work accurately and reduces the chance of needing clarification.

Clear Copies

Upload a clear scan or photograph where all wording and important document information can be read easily.

Complete Document

Include every page that needs to be translated and keep multi-page documents in their correct order.

Visible Details

Signatures, stamps, seals, handwritten notes, dates, and annotations should be clearly visible.

Correct File Format

Upload using a supported format such as PDF, JPG, or PNG, following the file-size requirements shown during the online ordering process.

Language Pair

Provide the source language of the document and the language into which you need it translated.

These requirements help the translator review the complete source document and identify all information requiring translation.

Who Needs Police Clearance Certificate Translation?

Translation of this document may be required for immigration, education, employment, legal, financial, and other official purposes. Individuals are not the only people who may need a translated copy.

Visa and Immigration Applicants

Applicants may need translated police certificates from every country where they have lived for the required period.

Job Applicants and Employees

Employers may request a translated police check as part of a pre-employment screening process.

Professional Registration Applicants

Registration bodies may require a translated certificate when assessing suitability to practise.

Working with Children Applicants

Screening units may request a translated overseas check when assessing an application.

Migration Agents and Recruiters

Professionals may require translated certificates when preparing applications on behalf of clients or candidates.

Government Departments

Authorities may need a translated certificate so police information can be read and checked.

Clear Pricing That Suits All Budgets

Not sure which option to pick? Here's a quick guide:

Choose an Extract Translation if you'd like to use one of our existing translation templates. If you would like to translate the document yourself, then we have the cheapest Self-Service Option This is our most popular service.
Choose Full Translation if we don't have an existing template or if you need more than just key information translated.
Every order is reviewed by a qualified translator and delivered digitally through our secure translation portal.

Self-Service Extract

From

44.95

per document+ Service Fee

Usual Turnaround: 24 hours

Perfect for simple document extracts

Start Translation

Extract key information yourself

NAATI certified translation

Average digital delivery typically within 24 hours

Suitable for Australian government departments

Email support

Designed for clients who can complete their own translations but need NAATI certification for official use.

Full Document

From

79.95

per page+ Service Fee

Usual Turnaround: 24-48 hours

Complete translation for complex documents

Start Translation

Complete document translation

All text, stamps, and annotations included

NAATI certified translation

Average digital delivery typically within 24 - 48 hours

Suitable for Australian government departments

Priority Email support

Ideal for complex or multi-page documents that require personalised handling, priority service, and fast turnaround.

Extract Translation

From

59.95

per document+ Service Fee

Usual Turnaround: 24 hours

Our most popular choice for certified translations

Start Translation

NAATI translator extracts key information

Professional translation service

Average digital delivery typically within 24 hours

Suitable for Australian government departments

Email support

Perfect for standard documents such as birth or marriage certificates, a quick, accurate, and affordable professional translation option.

Ready to Translate Your Police Clearance Certificate?

Your document may form part of an immigration application, education enrolment, employment check, legal matter, or other official requirement. Upload your document online and choose the translation option that matches your requirements. Where certification is required, the translation is completed or reviewed and certified by a NAATI-credentialled translator.

Choose Your Translation Language

Documents of this kind reach us from across Asia and beyond. Our translator network supports a broad range of language combinations, with particular depth across major and minor Asian languages.