What do I need for a DBS check?

Basic DBS Check

1. One document of identification, such as a passport or driving licence.
2. One document that verifies your proof of address, which can be a utility bill, bank or credit card statement or driving licence (provided it shows your current address and has not been used as the ID document).

What will a basic DBS check show?

What will show up on each type of DBS check? Basic DBS check: Contains any convictions or cautions that are unspent. Standard DBS check: Contains details of all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (apart from protected convictions and cautions) held on central police records.

How much is a DBS check 2021?

Adult first check (POVA) : £10.80 including VAT and admin fees; List 99 check: £12.00 including VAT and admin fees; External ID validation: £12.00 including VAT and admin fees.

How long is a DBS valid for?

There is no official expiry date for a criminal record check issued by DBS . Any information revealed on a DBS certificate will be accurate at the time the certificate was issued. You should check the ‘date of issue’ on a certificate to decide whether to request a newer one.

How much does a basic DBS cost?

Apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) check to get a copy of your criminal record. This is called ‘basic disclosure’. It costs £23.

How far back does an enhanced DBS check go?

There is no limit to how far back an enhanced or standard check can go. For basic checks, only unspent convictions will be listed on a certificate.

How long does a DBS certificate last?

A DBS check has no official expiry date. Any information included will be accurate at the time the check was carried out. It’s up to you to decide when a new check is needed. If the applicant has signed up for the DBS update service you can check whether their certificate is up to date online.

How long is a DBS valid for in schools?

How long is a DBS Check valid for? A DBS Check does not expire. The information that shows up on the certificate will be accurate up until the time the check was carried out. Any offences committed after that time will not show up unless a new Check is carried out.

How much does a DBS cost UK 2021?

Apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) check to get a copy of your criminal record. This is called ‘basic disclosure’. It costs £23. It’s available for people working in England and Wales.

Can you take a DBS from one job to another?

You’ll be able to take your DBS certificate from one job to the next, unless: an employer asks you to get a new certificate. you need a different level certificate (for example, you have a standard DBS certificate and need an enhanced one)