Guidance and regulation

Guidance, checklist and form for making a subject access request to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 28 June 2021

Information around which organisation to use for criminal record checks in the UK and overseas.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 22 September 2022

Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 30 July 2014

This factsheet provides a brief overview of manual DBS certificates, and how they differ from automated certificates.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 6 May 2021

How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 11 April 2016

The process for making representations to the Chief Officer, regarding information that may be released on a DBS certificate.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 18 June 2018

Changes to the filtering rules that came in to force on October 28 2023, the following page explains the potential impact on DBS customers

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 28 October 2023

Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 11 January 2024

The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 4 October 2013

A collection of factsheets, updated guidelines and news stories related to DBS and coronavirus.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 21 April 2023

The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 30 March 2022

A video showing what information we need as part of a barring referral and why this is important.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 17 September 2019

Guidance notes on how to register your organisation with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and nominate a lead countersignatory.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 10 May 2013

A regularly updated list of answers to frequently asked questions related to DBS and coronavirus.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 3 April 2020

Information highlighting the importance and benefits, for employers (particularly those in employment sectors not classed as providing regulated activity) in obtaining a DBS basic check for their employees.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 17 November 2023

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
• Updated: 27 March 2013

This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 19 February 2021

Advice on how to obtain criminal record checks for use in China, covering time spent in the UK.

• From: Closed organisation: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Updated: 1 November 2013

Guidance and information about appealing a barring decision made by DBS.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 16 May 2023

These documents inform organisations of their business roles and responsibilities when using e-bulk.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Updated: 20 April 2023