Request a basic DBS check
Apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to get a copy of your criminal record. This is called 鈥榖asic disclosure鈥�. It鈥檚 available for people working in England and Wales.聽
It costs 拢21.50.
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
You can also get a basic DBS check if you live in Northern Ireland or Scotland but the job you鈥檙e applying for is in England or Wales.
There鈥檚 a different way to apply if you鈥檙e or .
The check will only show convictions that are not 鈥榮pent鈥�, for example some types of caution will disappear after 3 months.
It usually takes up to 14 days for you to receive your certificate.
You must be 16 or over to apply.
What you鈥檒l need
To use this service, you鈥檒l need to prove your identity using 188体育 One Login. You鈥檒l be able to create a 188体育 One Login if you do not already have one.
You鈥檒l need to provide addresses for the last 5 years (including the dates you lived at each address), and if you have them your:
- passport
- driving licence (full or provisional)
- National Insurance number
Apply
The service is available from 8am to 11:30pm.
Before you start
Find out if you need a basic DBS check or ask your employer if you鈥檙e not sure.
Transgender applicants
You can request to not reveal your previous name or gender if you鈥檙e a transgender applicant.
If you live in Guernsey or the Isle of Man
If you applied for a DBS check between 1 August 2024 and 1 December 2024, your application fee has been refunded.
Email the DBS refunds team if you did not get a refund.
DBS Refunds
[email protected]
If you need to contact DBS
DBS helpline: 03000 200 190 (select option 2 and then press 1)
Minicom: 03000 200 192
Welsh: 03000 200 191
International: +44 (0)151 676 9390
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays)
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