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A collection of guidance documents and information about DBS checks and processes.
The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Employers can check the criminal record of someone applying for a role.…
You can request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on behalf of…
How you request a standard or enhanced check depends on how many checks…
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
You can use our online services to check the progress of basic, standard or enhanced checks or view your certificate.
Step by step guidance for applicants filling in the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
Use the DBS Update Service to keep your DBS check certificates up to date or check an applicant's DBS certificate (used to be called CRB checks).
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Find out what level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check you can get for an employee you’re recruiting. Formerly a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Guidance on basic DBS checks including how to apply, the cost and what information is disclosed on a basic certificate.
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