This enquiry checks the fingerprints of the applicant against the SAPS database and returns whether the applicant has a criminal record or not. If the applicant does have a criminal record then a copy of the record will be sent to the enquirer.
If the criminal check is being performed in terms of Section 45 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, then the consent of the applicant is required.
Once the request has been generated, the applicant will need to go to a TPN fingerprinting Centre to have their fingerprints scanned and sent to SAPS for verification.
The enquiry consists of the following:
