Guidance

Avoiding common mistakes on the DBS application form

This list outlines the most recent common errors made on the DBS application form and what you should do to avoid them.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 27 March 2013

Documents

Common mistakes on the DBS application form

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Applicant guide to the DBS application form

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-guide-for-applicants

Countersignatory guide to the DBS application form

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-application-forms-countersignatories-guide

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A list of the most common errors made on the DBS application form and what you should do to avoid these.

Published 27 March 2013