How AI Is Revolutionising Identity Verification in 2025
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How does enhanced DBS check work?
1Complete the online application
2The DBS accepts and validates the application
3The PNC and Children’s and/or Vulnerable Adults list is checked, Local Police Searches start
4Completion – the disclosure is printed and sent to the applicant’s home address
Let’s help you find the right level of criminal record check
You may need basic, standard, or enhanced DBS - depending on the level of assurance your employer needs. To see if you are suitable for a certain job. This might include jobs like accountants, legal assistants, those working with children or vulnerable adults.
Checks Include
- Unspent Convictions
- Spent Convictions
- Cautions & Reprimands
- Final Warnings
- Additional info held by Police
- Adult & Children Barring List (Optional)
- Dedicated Customer Experience Team
- Dedicated Applicant Support Team
- Compliance & Eligibility Checks On Each Application
Basic Dbs
For Peace of Mind- Unspent Convictions
- Spent Convictions
- Cautions & Reprimands
- Final Warnings
- Additional info held by Police
- Adult & Children Barring List (Optional)
- Dedicated Customer Experience Team
- Dedicated Applicant Support Team
- Compliance & Eligibility Checks On Each Application
Standard Dbs
Essential for regulatory compliance- Unspent Convictions
- Spent Convictions
- Cautions & Reprimands
- Final Warnings
- Additional info held by Police
- Adult & Children Barring List (Optional)
- Dedicated Customer Experience Team
- Dedicated Applicant Support Team
- Compliance & Eligibility Checks On Each Application
Enhanced Dbs
Safeguard the vulnerable- Unspent Convictions
- Spent Convictions
- Cautions & Reprimands
- Final Warnings
- Additional info held by Police
- Adult & Children Barring List (Optional)
- Dedicated Customer Experience Team
- Dedicated Applicant Support Team
- Compliance & Eligibility Checks On Each Application
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Enhanced DBS FAQs
- What is an enhanced DBS Check?
An Enhanced Disclosure check details all criminal history: cautions, warnings, reprimands, spent and unspent convictions held on the Police National Computer (PNC), with the exception of the DBS filtering rule. It also checks against the DBS Children and Adult barred list (where appropriate) and information provided by local police forces. This type of disclosure can only be applied for by an organisation/employer.
- Is an enhanced DBS Check suitable for me?
Whether you can process Enhanced DBS Checks is determined by eligibility criteria. Any job role needs to meet certain eligibility criteria before the checks can begin. The criteria can be complicated, which is why our team of experts are always happy to help.
- How do I apply for an enhanced DBS check?
You can apply for an enhanced DBS check using our online platform which is fast and secure.
- How much is an enhanced DBS? How much is enhanced DBS 2021/2022?
All basic DBS checks, including volunteer applications, are £65 Excl. VAT. Payment can be made online with a debit or credit card.
- How long will an enhanced DBS check take?
It takes around 2 weeks, but it can take longer if the details given for the check are incorrect or several police forces need to be involved in the check. You cannot pay more to get a faster check. However, online platforms like Complaygate are much faster than paper forms.
- What information is disclosed on an enhanced DBS check?
An enhanced DBS check shows full details of an individual’s criminal record such as cautions, reprimands, warnings, spent and unspent convictions. The check also searches the DBS Children’s Barred List or the DBS Adult First checks where appropriate to ensure the applicant is not banned from working with either group. For each conviction, the following information is included in the DBS certificate:
- Date of conviction
- Court details
- Offence details
- Date of offence
- Sentence given
- What will you need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)?
The applicant must provide a range of ID documents as part of the enhanced DBS check application process, which can be found here.
- Do I have a right to dispute the information on my enhanced DBS certificate?
You can raise a dispute about the content of your enhanced DBS certificate if you believe any of the below applies:
- personal information is incorrect, such as a name or place of birth
- incorrect information regarding conviction details
- the conviction details do not belong to you
- Is there an update service for enhanced DBS?
The update service is available for enhanced DBS checks.
- Are enhanced DBS checks free?
Enhanced DBS Checks are the most detailed criminal record check offered by DBS. However, they are not free. It costs £65 Excl. VAT.
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