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DBS paper barring referral form

Where possible, you should make barring referrals using the online Barring Referral Service. If you need to make your referral by paper, guidance and forms are below.

Updates to this page

From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published:
10 May 2013
Last updated:
1 April 2026
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  1. Attachments deleted as page is to be withdrawn

  2. A guidance document about the online referral route has been added, to accompany the paper referral guidance.

  3. Updated hyperlinks within the form guidance.

  4. Updated the declaration. It states that we may share information within the form to it with the person who has been referred or with other bodies such as the police, professional regulators, prison and probation services in accordance with statutory powers or duties.

  5. Updated the referral form. Includes an extra question about address history and a new question asking if the person been informed of their referral to us.

  6. Added the contact details for the referral and barring team.

  7. Added page link to the referral factsheets.

  8. Updated the DBS referral form with a new version.

  9. First published.

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The paper barring referral form is no longer available to download from this page.

If you need to submit a barring referral and are unable to do so through the online Barring Referral Service you can request the form by contacting DBS customer services team.

Contact customer services

Email: «contactus@dbs.gov.uk»

Telephone: 03000 200 190

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Submitting an online barring referral takes around an hour.

The service is available Monday to Sunday, 8am to 11:30pm.

To submit an online barring referral to DBS, you’ll need the following:

  • your contact details
  • details of the person being referred
  • contact details for other agencies involved in investigating relevant conduct
  • details of the risk of harm, or harm suffered
  • documents in support of your referral, such as statements, reports, meeting minutes, or other evidence from your disciplinary investigation

If you have these details, submit a referral quickly and securely via our online service.

Get help with your referral

Telephone: 03000 200 190

Welsh language: 03000 200 191

Relay UK: If you have difficulty with your speech or hearing, dial 18001 then 03000 200 192

Convo: If you are a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can use Convo to connect to DBS via an Interpreter.

International: +44 (0)151 676 9390

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays).

Find out about call charges.

If you need to submit a paper based referral for accessibility reasons, download the paper forms above.

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