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Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
Employers can check your criminal record no matter what role you apply…
You need to fill in an online or paper form, depending on the type of…
Who can apply, how to apply and contact details for criminal record checks overseas.
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
You might need to tell an organisation about your criminal record when…
The information you need to give about a conviction or caution depends on:…
Use this tool to check if a conviction or caution is still on your basic…
A caution is an official warning from the police. It could be a: simple…
A court might order you to pay: a fine compensation to someone…
A court might give you a conviction for a driving offence, for example…
A court might: give you a prison sentence if you’re 18 or over give you a…
A court might give you: community service (‘community order’) if you’re 18…
A discharge is a type of conviction where a court finds you guilty but…
A court might give you a military conviction if they find you guilty of a…
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
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.
Ask your local police to give you a copy of the information they hold about you - CRB check, DBS check, proof of identity
Documents you need when you get asked for a criminal record check when applying for a role
How to check if your criminal record will affect your licence application, and the information you need to provide for our criminality checks.
The Criminal Records Bureau is now part of the Disclosure and Barring Service
Factsheets to help you understand your criminal record and whether it affects the jobs you can apply for.
Get a criminal record check if you're applying to become an approved driving instructor (ADI)
Criminal Records Review will examine if criminal records regime strikes the right balance between civil liberties and protecting the public.
Get a criminal record check if you’re an approved driving instructor (ADI) and want to renew your registration
Appeal a mistake on a criminal record check certificate or appeal a decision on DBS's list of people who are barred from certain roles
A guide to applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
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