Criminal Record Checks confirm whether a person has a criminal record on the SAPS Criminal Record Centre database, using their fingerprints and written consent. Send one request and independent screening providers and investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say how many people need checking, and get criminal record check quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Consent. The person signs a consent form.
- Fingerprints. Taken electronically or on a paper form.
- SAPS search. Fingerprints are matched against the national criminal record database.
- Result. Clear, or a list of convictions and pending cases where recorded.
Who Uses It
Employers, schools and care facilities, landlords, security companies and people checking a contractor, nanny or domestic worker.
What to Send First
- Number of people to check.
- Your area and whether fingerprinting must be done on site.
- When you need the results.
- A safe way to contact you.
Do not upload ID copies or fingerprint forms through the request form.
How It Works
- Consent and prints. Collected from each person.
- Submission. Sent for checking against SAPS records.
- Results. Returned to you in writing.
- Next steps. If a record shows, the person should be given a chance to respond.
Limits
A check needs the person's consent. It only shows convictions and cases recorded on SAPS systems, so it will not show offences abroad or matters never reported. A record must be relevant to the role before it is used in a hiring decision.
Criminal Record Checks Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint criminal record check, per person | R250 - R600 |
| Check as part of a background check | R550 - R2,000 |
| On-site fingerprinting call-out | R500 - R1,500 |
| Bulk checks for employers | Per-person rate on request |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your checks rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Volume. Bulk checks usually cost less per person.
- Turnaround. Faster electronic results can cost more.
- On-site service. Fingerprinting at your premises adds a call-out.
- Extra checks. Adding credit, ID or qualification checks increases the fee.
Criminal Record Checks FAQs
Can I check someone's criminal record without their consent?
No. A fingerprint-based criminal record check needs the person's written consent.
How long does a criminal record check take?
Electronic checks can be quick. Manual checks through SAPS take longer.
Is this the same as a police clearance certificate?
No. A police clearance certificate is issued by SAPS to the person, often for visas or emigration. A screening check is run for an employer or other party.
Will expunged records show?
Records that have been lawfully expunged should not appear.
Related Services
Request criminal record check quotes through Private Investigators South Africa and compare turnaround, per-person rates and on-site options.
Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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Keep it brief. Do not send ID documents, passwords, intimate images or evidence through this form. Your enquiry is passed only to investigators suited to the job, and you decide whether to go ahead.
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