ID Guidance - Standard and Enhanced

Here is a list of valid ID documents which can be used when applying for a Standard or Enhanced DBS Check

When completing your online DBS application form, you will be asked to upload 3 forms of ID. All documents you provide MUST present the exact same name which you have provided on your DBS application form.

Acceptable ID Documents

Choose 3 documents from the below list. At least 1 of the documents must be from Group 1. Collectively, the 3 documents you provide must confirm your name and date of birth.

Please note that we:

• Can only accept valid, current, and original documentation

• Cannot not accept photocopies

• Cannot accept documentation printed from the internet e.g. internet bank statements

  GROUP 1

  • Passport - Any current and valid passport. A UK passport can be expired up to a maximum of 6 months.

  • Biometric Residence Permit (UK) - Can only be used if they show indefinite leave to enter/remain. These can be used for 18 months past the expiry date on the card.

  • e-Visa - Accessed via the ‘View and Prove’ service. The share code requested by the applicant should be a ‘general’ share code. If you do not have a UKVI account to access your eVisa you can create you can create one online (Get access to your online immigration status (eVisa) - GOV.UK).

  • Application Registration Card (ARC) - Issued by the Home Office. Must be checked against the Home Office Employer Checking Service.

  • Current Driving Licence Photo Card (Full or Provisional) (UK/Isle of Man/Channel Islands).

  • Original Birth Certificate (UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) (must be issued within 12 months of birth). Cannot be used for Post Office ID verification.

  • Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands).

GROUP 2A

• Certified copy of Birth Certificate (UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands) (issued after time of birth). Cannot be used for Post Office ID verification

• Current Driving Licence Photo Card (All countries outside the UK excluding the Isle of Man and Channel Islands) (Full or Provisional)

• Old Style Paper Driving Licence - cannot be a counterpart style driving licence (UK/Channel Islands)

• Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Channel Islands). Must be an original document, we cannot accept a photocopy. Cannot be used for Post Office ID verification

• HM Forces ID Card (UK)

• Firearms Licence (UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man)

• Immigration Document/Visa/Work permit (Valid for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. The Visa/permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based)
  
  
  GROUP 2B

• Mortgage Statement (UK) (issued in the last 12 months)

• Bank or Building Society Statement - must be a full bank statement and must be an original received in the post or a copy printed from your bank branch (UK and Channel Islands) (issued in the last 3 months)

• Non-UK Bank or Building Society Statement (issued in the last 3 months) - branch must be in the country where the applicant lives and works

• Financial Statement e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK) (issued in the past 12 months)

• Council Tax Statement (UK and Channel Islands) (issued in the past 12 months)

• Benefit Statement e.g. child allowance, pension (UK) (issued in the last 3 months)

• EEA National ID Card

• Credit card statement (UK) (issued in the last 3 months)

• P45 / P60 statement (UK and Channel Islands) (issued in the past 12 months)

• Utility Bill e.g. gas, electric or water bill - must be an original received in the post (issued in the last 3 months) (UK)

• Central/Local Government/Government Agency/Local Authority document giving entitlement e.g. a letter from HM Revenues, a letter from your local council (issued in the last 3 months) (UK and Channel Islands)

• Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands)

• Bank/Building Society Account opening confirmation letter (UK) (issued in the last 3 months)

• Letter from a Head Teacher or College Principal - must still be valid (UK) (16-19 year olds in full-time education. Only used in exceptional circumstances when all other documents have been exhausted)

• Letter of Sponsorship from future employment provider (Non-UK) (valid only for applicants residing outside the UK at the time of the application)

• Irish Passport Card – must be valid (cannot be used with an Irish passport)
  
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