Northern Ireland Criminal Check - Candidate Guidance

How to Submit Your Criminal Check in Northern Ireland

Step 1: Log In or Create Your Zinc Account

Once your employer requests a criminal check, you’ll need to log in to your Zinc account. If you don’t already have an account, you must create one. Once logged in, confirm the following details:

• Your full name (including name history if applicable).

• Your date of birth.

• Your country of residence: Northern Ireland.

• Address history for the past 5 years.

• Your consent.

Step 2: Provide Your Personal Information

You will need to supply the following details to initiate the check:

• Your Email.

• Place of Birth (Town/City and Country).

• Passport or Driver's License or National Insurance Number.

Ensure that all the information provided is accurate to avoid delays in processing.

Step 3: Submit the Check on Zinc

After confirming and submitting your information within Zinc, you’ll receive an email from our checking partner, iCover. This email will include a link to create an account with AccessNI to complete your Basic Disclosure application.

Subject line will be: Northern Ireland Criminal Certificate - Access NI AD-AE

Step 4: Complete Your Application on AccessNI

Using the link provided by iCover, create an account on the AccessNI portal. You will be required to:

1. Input your personal details as prompted.

2. Enter the Responsible Body (iCover) code provided in the instructions email.

3. Submit your Basic Disclosure application.

Once submitted, reply to iCover’s email confirming that you’ve completed this step. Failure to confirm your application will delay the processing of your criminal check.

Step 5: Application Review by AccessNI

After submitting your application and confirming it with iCover, your application will be forwarded to our AccessNI Responsible Body account. Our dedicated agents will:

• Review the information for any discrepancies.

• Return the application to you via email for corrections if discrepancies are found. (You will be able to amend the discrepancie on AccessNI).

• Approve the application and send it to AccessNI for processing if all information is accurate.

To avoid delays, carefully review all the information in your application before submission.

Step 6: Receive and Forward Your Criminal Certificate

Once your criminal check is complete, AccessNI will email the criminal certificate directly to you. Upon receiving this certificate:

• Forward the email with the certificate to contact@zincwork.com.

• This step is critical—if the certificate is not sent back to us, we won’t be able to complete your checks.