# Certn API Documentation

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#check-NZ_CRIMINAL_RECORD_2

### New Zealand Criminal Record Check

**New Zealand Criminal Record Check**

**Identifier:** `NZ_CRIMINAL_RECORD_2`

The New Zealand Criminal Record Check verifies an individual's criminal history through the official New Zealand Ministry of Justice database. This check is essential for roles requiring work in or travel to New Zealand, or for New Zealand citizens applying for positions in Australia.

### Request Examples

#### Invite via CRIMINAL_RECORD_REPORT_1 (Employment)

Order NZ_CRIMINAL_RECORD_2 via invite through parent check CRIMINAL_RECORD_REPORT_1. Applicant completes a secure form to provide their details.

```json

{
  "email_address": "applicant@example.com",
  "send_invite_email": true,
  "check_types_with_arguments": {
    "CRIMINAL_RECORD_REPORT_1": {
      "ordering_type": "EXPLICIT_ORDERING",
      "explicit_check_type": [
        "NZ_CRIMINAL_RECORD_2"
      ]
    },
    "IDENTITY_VERIFICATION_1": {}
  },
  "permissible_purpose": "EMPLOYMENT"
}

```

### Explicit Ordering

*When ordering this child via its parent.*

```json

{
  "CRIMINAL_RECORD_REPORT_1": {
    "ordering_type": "EXPLICIT_ORDERING",
    "explicit_check_type": [
      "NZ_CRIMINAL_RECORD_2"
    ]
  }
}

```

**Note:** This check is ordered via invite or through a parent check. Applicant data is collected via the invite form and is not sent in the API request body.

### Response

**201 Created** — Successfully ordered. Use the returned `id` to retrieve the full case via `GET /api/public/cases/{id}/`.

### Error codes

| Status | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| 400 | `validation_error` | Invalid request data |
| 401 | `client_error` | Authentication failed |
| 403 | `client_error` | Permission denied |
| 422 | `validation_error` | Request validation failed (e.g. missing required fields) |