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.
In order to find the correct ID documents, please select whether or not you are a UK National.
UK Nationals: 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, date of birth and current address.
Please note that we cannot accept screenshots or online copies of ID documents.
GROUP 1
Passport
Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
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 2ACertified 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 2BMortgage 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 e.g. a letter from HM Revenues, from the Department for Work and Pensions (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)
View the full Standard & Enhanced DBS Check ID guidance
Non UK Nationals: Acceptable ID Documents
Choose 3 documents from the below list. At least 1 of the documents must be from Group 1a. Collectively, the 3 documents you provide must confirm your name, date of birth and current address.
Please note that we cannot accept screenshots or online copies of ID documents.
GROUP 1A
A current Biometric Immigration Document (Biometric Residence Permit) issued by the Home Office to the holder indicating that the person named is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK
Current Passport - Endorsed to show that the holder is exempt from immigration control, is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK, has the right of abode in the UK, or has no time limit on their stay in the UK OR Endorsed to show that the holder is allowed to stay in the UK and is currently allowed to do the type of work in question.
A document issued by the Home Office showing that the holder has made an application for leave to enter or remain under Appendix EU to the immigration rules on or before 30 June 2021
Application Registration Card issued by the Home Office - Must state that the holder is permitted to take the employment in question, together with a Positive Verification Notice from the Home Office Employer Checking Service.
A current document issued by the Home Office to a family member of an EEA or Swiss citizen, and which indicates that the holder is permitted to stay in the United Kingdom indefinitely.
Positive Verification Notice - Issued by the Home Office Employer Checking Service to the employer or prospective employer, which indicates that the named person may stay in the UK and is permitted to do the work in question.
A current document issued by the Home Office to a family member of an EEA or Swiss citizen, and which indicates that the holder is permitted to stay in the United Kingdom for a time limited period and to do the type of work in question.
Current Immigration Status Document containing a photograph - Issued by the Home Office to the holder with a valid endorsement indicating that the named person may stay in the UK, and is allowed to do the type of work in question, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.
Current Immigration Status Document - Issued by the Home Office to the holder with an endorsement indicating that the named person is allowed to stay indefinitely in the UK or has no time limit on their stay in the UK, together with an official document giving the person’s permanent National Insurance number and their name issued by a Government agency or a previous employer.
Online evidence of immigration status - Either via the View and Prove service or using the BRP or BRC online service. Issued by the Home Office to the employer or prospective employer, which indicates that the named person may stay in the UK and is permitted to do the work in question. Must be valid. Note: this includes the EUSS digital status confirmation.
A frontier worker permit - Issued under regulation 8 of the Citizens' Rights (Frontier Workers) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020.
Current passport or passport card showing that the holder is a national of the Republic of Ireland.
GROUP 1Passport
Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
Current Driving Licence Photo Card (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 2ACopy 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)
Old Style Paper Driving Licence - cannot be a counterpart style driving licence (UK/Isle Of Man/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 only 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 2BMortgage 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) (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 (UK) e.g. gas, electric or water bill - must be an original received in the post (issued in the last 3 months)
Central/Local Government/Government Agency/Local Authority document e.g. a letter from HM Revenues, a letter from your local council (issued in the last 3 months)
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation Logo (UK)
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 only) (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)
View the full Standard & Enhanced DBS Check ID guidance