New Zealand Police Clearance Certificate Services
- Over 30 years of visa and document service experience
- Assistance with New Zealand Police Certificates
- Australia and New Zealand wide service
- English and Arabic speaking consultants
- Complete document preparation and application support
If you need a New Zealand police certificate (a Ministry of Justice criminal record check), CLS can assist with preparing and coordinating your request - whether you live in New Zealand or overseas.
New Zealand Police Certificates are commonly requested by immigration authorities, employers, professional registration bodies and overseas government agencies when verifying an applicant's criminal history.
CLS assists individuals, migration agents and organisations across Australia and New Zealand by helping prepare documentation, identity requirements and supporting paperwork required for Ministry of Justice criminal record requests.
Last reviewed: [date]. Ministry of Justice requirements and processing procedures may change.
Order your police clearance in minutes
Choose the country, see the price and the realistic turnaround before you pay, and have a consultant check every applicant’s details against the authority’s requirements before lodgement.
- Order confirmedYou receive your CLS order reference and a receipt by email the moment payment clears.
- Send us your documentsYour consultant emails you the Ministry of Justice request form (Authority to Release Information) and the identity documents to return.
- LodgementWe check every detail against the authority’s current requirements and lodge the application, then track it through to issue.
- Certificate returnedThe certificate is scanned to you on issue and the original follows by tracked courier (NZ Post / CourierPost), or legalised first where that is part of your service.
What Is a New Zealand Police Clearance Certificate?
A New Zealand police certificate is an official copy of your criminal conviction history held by the Ministry of Justice, confirming whether you have any criminal convictions in New Zealand. Under the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004, eligible convictions are concealed unless you request your full record.
Depending on the requesting authority, it may also be referred to as:
When Is a New Zealand Police Clearance Certificate Required?
You may require a New Zealand Police Certificate for:
Who Needs a New Zealand Police Certificate?
You may need one if you have:
Documents Commonly Required
Requirements vary depending on the requesting authority but commonly include:
Passport copy
Current identification
Previous New Zealand visa details (where applicable)
Signed Authority to Release Information form (Ministry of Justice)
Supporting identification
Proof of current address
CLS reviews all documentation before submission.
How the New Zealand Police Certificate Process Works
Eligibility assessment & document preparation
We determine the purpose of your application and the documents required, then assist with preparing the required consent forms and supporting identification.
Application coordination
Requests are prepared in accordance with Ministry of Justice requirements.
Authority processing
The Ministry of Justice processes the request free of charge, aiming to respond within 20 working days (most requests are completed within a week).
Certificate delivery
Once completed, your Police Certificate is securely delivered.
Additional Services Available
CLS also provides:
Common Causes of Delays – and How CLS Helps
Every common cause of delay — and how CLS prevents it before submission.
Incomplete consent forms
Applications cannot proceed without correctly completed authority forms.
Incorrect identity documents
Supporting identification must satisfy Ministry of Justice requirements and exactly match the details on your request form.
Missing previous details
Providing accurate personal information helps avoid unnecessary processing delays.
Overseas authority requirements
Some organisations require the certificate to be legalised or translated before it can be accepted.
Why Choose CLS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Zealand Police Clearance Certificate through CLS.
Need a New Zealand Police Clearance Certificate?
Whether you require a New Zealand police certificate for immigration, employment, citizenship or official purposes, CLS can assist with the preparation and coordination of your request from New Zealand or overseas.
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