The BUV recommends churches conduct a National Police Record Check (aka Police Check) that certain roles, prior to commencing their role:
This includes paid staff and senior leadership (including deacons/elders), the head of each ministry, and Safe Church Contact Person.
BUV recommends the treasurer undertakes a new Police Check, every 3 years.
BUV accredited pastors must complete a police check every 2 years.
As at April 2025, the current fee for “National police check (name only)” is $89.10.
Church volunteers are now able to apply for the discounted rate of $30.30.
In order to receive the discounted rate your church needs to have a Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) Number.
If your church does not have the CVF number, you can apply here. and send to PES-CVF-MGR@police.vic.gov.au.
If your church is unsure of their CVF number, you can request it via email above.
Your volunteers can then use the church’s Community Volunteer Fee (CVF) number when completing their application (Paid staff should still pay for their check)
Please note- Your church cannot use any other organisation to handle their police check applications (such as CrimCheck) if the church holds a CVF.