DBS checking process

Our simple four-step process

With our e-Bulk system it's easy to request a DBS check:

• Activate your account.

• Complete the online form.

• We check your application and submit it to the DBS.

• You receive the result digitally.

Types of DBS check

• Basic checks
  A basic DBS check is a criminal record check that you can request for yourself. You may also be asked to request a basic check by your employer. The check contains any convictions or cautions that are unspent.
  

• Standard checks
  These checks contain details of any spent or unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings the applicant has, if they’re not protected.
  

• Enhanced checks
  These checks contain the same information as a standard check, as well as any relevant information held by the applicant’s local police force.

During the DBS check

After we've submitted your application to the DBS they'll:

• complete a Police National Computer search.

• complete a child and adult barring list and List 99 search where applicable (enhanced checks only).

• complete additional police checks (enhanced only).

• issue your certificate.

You can track your DBS application online to see its progress and if there are any delays.