How do I apply for criminal history screening?

I am a provider

As a provider it is your responsibility to complete a Yellow Card (or Yellow Card Exemption) application on behalf of an applicant.

In consultation with the applicant, check whether they hold a current Blue Card:

• if the applicant holds a Blue Card (that is not suspended and is valid for 3 months or more), you can apply for a Yellow Card by completing an Application for criminal history screening (exemption notice) (Form 10-11) and be exempt from paying any fees that would normally be associated with a Yellow Card

• otherwise, you can apply for a Yellow Card by completing an Application for criminal history screening - prescribed notice (yellow card) (Form 10-1)

I want to work for a provider

As a person commencing work for a provider, it is your employer’s responsibility to complete a Yellow Card (or Yellow Card Exemption) application on your behalf and in consultation with you.

The provider must seek your consent to conduct the screening and must sight two forms of original identification to verify your identity, prior to lodging the application.

I am a sole trader registered under the NDIS

As a sole trader you must hold a valid Yellow Card before delivering services under the NDIS.  

• a sole trader who holds a current Blue Card (that is not suspended and is valid for 3 months or more) can apply for a Yellow Card by completing a For sole traders - Application for criminal history screening (exemption notice) (Form 10-11ST)
• otherwise, you can apply for a Yellow Card by completing a For sole traders - Application for criminal history screening prescribed notice (yellow card) (Form 10-1ST)

I already have a Blue Card

Any person who holds a current Blue Card (that is not suspended and is valid for 3 months or more), may apply for a Yellow Card Exemption and be exempt from paying any fees that would normally be associated with a Yellow Card. Please note, if the Blue Card is cancelled or expires, the Yellow Card Exemption will also be discontinued.

There are two different Yellow Card Exemption forms, so please ensure you choose the correct form to avoid unnecessary delays in processing your application:

• For paid employees, volunteers, students, contractors, executive officers and members of a board, management committee or other governing body – application to be completed by a service provider Application for criminal history screening (exemption notice) (Form 10-11)
• For sole traders registered under NDIS For sole traders - Application for criminal history screening (exemption notice) (Form 10-11ST)