About AccessNI
This section of the website provides information about AccessNI legislation, policy issues and other corporate matters. You cannot make an application for a criminal record check from this site.
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 to apply | Information disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | For general employment purposes, all posts in airports after the security search, civil service and other public bodies, bus and taxi operator licences etc. | Directly to AccessNI or through an employer or their representative or a licence provider. | Unspent convictions |
| Standard | For Security Industry Authority licences or professional occupations for example lawyers, accountants | Through SIA, an employer or their representative. | Spent and unspent convictions, cautions and informed warnings |
| Enhanced with/ without a barred list check | Working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults, taxi licences or working with controlled drugs. | Through an employer or their representative or licence provider. | As Standard, plus relevant police information and where appropriate a “barred list” check |
Apply for a check/find out more about AccessNI
You can’t apply for a check through this website. If you are a member of the public and need to apply for a check or you are an organisation that wants to know more about AccessNI checks please visit
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Contact AccessNI
Telephone 0300 200 7888
Email ani@accessni.gov.uk