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How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
The process for making representations to the Chief Officer, regarding information that may be released on a DBS certificate.
Datasets about DBS performance, police disclosure unit performance and metrics.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance about referrals, barred lists and barring decision making.
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals applied to checks processed until 27 October 2023, and example scenarios.
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.
The short booklet answers many frequently asked questions relating to DBS referrals.
Guidance and information regarding the sensitive applications route for transgender applicants.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
As an employer, you can access the Update Service to do status checks on an individual’s standard or enhanced DBS certificate, if they've joined the service.
Revised DBS code of practice for registered persons and other recipients of disclosure information.
Guidance for applicants regarding the DBS update service, including how to join and how to renew your subscription.
A collection of guidance and policy documents relating to the submission of basic checks, for Responsible Organisations.
Version 9 of the quality assurance framework (QAF) came into force on 17 June 2013.
Step by step guidance for applicants filling in the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
From 6 April 2022, IDVT will be introduced to support employers and landlords with right to work, right to rent and pre-employment DBS checks.
Privacy impact assessments have been carried out by DBS for new basic check and barring services provided to you as a customer
Checklist to help countersignatories make sure they have completed every section of the DBS application form correctly.
Guidance for local authorities and bodies about duty and power to refer a person to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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