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Use the DBS Update Service to keep your DBS check certificates up to date or check an applicant's DBS certificate (used to be called CRB checks).
How to apply for a basic DBS check to get a copy of your criminal record, and what you must provide. It costs £18.
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…
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.
Find out what level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check you can get for an employee you’re recruiting. Formerly a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Documents you need when you get asked for a criminal record check when applying for a role
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
The main things you need to consider when employing people for the first time or if you've never hired an employee before
DBS barring referral form to be used when referring a person to DBS. Guidance and additional information sheet included.
Reporting a person who cannot work with children or vulnerable adults
For additional information you cannot fit on your Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application form.
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
If there is a mistake on your DBS certificate, the forms and guidance explain what you need to do.
Form to be printed and completed by barring customers that would like someone else to act on their behalf.
The early confirmation application form to be used alongside the DBS Update Service.
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