Our DBS checks are usually complete within 5 days although they can take anything from a few hours to (albeit rare) a few weeks.
Instructions
Please make payment below. We will email a link to your personalised application form to complete (n.b. emails are usually sent during office hours).
Please note your payment may be forfeited as per our terms and conditions if we do not receive the completed application (form and documents outlined below) within 30 days of purchase. Please read our terms and conditions as continuing to make a purchase will constitute your agreement to them.
Order
Identity documents required
You must be able to provide:
• 1 document from Group 1 (see below)
• 2 further documents from Group 1, 2a or 2b (see below)
At least 1 document must be recent proof of address. If you are a non-UK national you will also be required to provide proof of your right to work.
Group 1
| PASSPORT | Any current and valid passport |
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BIOMETRIC RESIDENCE PERMIT
|
UK |
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CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE PHOTOCARD
(full or provisional) |
UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands |
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BIRTH
CERTIFICATE ISSUED WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF BIRTH
|
UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands - including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces |
|
ADOPTION CERTIFICATE UK & CHANNEL ISLAND
|
UK and Channel Islands |
Group 2a
| CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE PHOTCARD | Full or provisional. All countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands) |
| CURRENT DRIVING LICENCE PAPER VERISION | Full or provisional. Paper version if issued before 1998 |
| BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED AFTER TIME OF BIRTH | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands |
| MARRIAGE/CIVIL PARTNERSHIP CERTIFICATE | UK and Channel Islands |
| IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT, VISA OR WORK PERMIT | Issued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside the UK. Visa/permit must relate to country in which the role is based |
| HM FORCES ID CARD | UK |
| FIREARMS LICENCE | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands |
Group 2b
| MORTGAGE STATEMENT | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
| BANK OR BUILDING SOCIETY STATEMENT | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months |
| BANK OR BUILDING SOCIETY STATEMENT | Countries outside the UK | Issued in last 3 months - branch must be in the country where the applicant lives and works |
| BANK OR BUILDING SOCIETY ACCOUNT OPENING CONFIRMATION LETTER | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| CREDIT CARD STATEMENT | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| FINANCIAL STATEMENT, E.G. PENSION OR ENDOWMENT | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
| P45/P60 | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| COUNCIL TAX STATEMENT | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
| LETTER OF SPONSORSHIP FROM FUTURE EMPLOYMENT PROVIDER | Non-UK only - valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application | Must still be valid |
| UTILITY BILL | UK - not mobile telephone bill | Issued in last 3 months |
| BENEFIT STATEMENT, E.G. CHILD BENEFIT OR PENSION | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
| CENTRAL OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, GOVERNMENT AGECNY OR LOCAL COUNCIL DOCUMENT GIVING ENTITLEMENT, E.G. FROM DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS OR HMRC | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months |
| EEA NATIONAL ID CARD | Must still be valid | |
| IRISH PASSPORT CARD | Cannot be used with an Irish passport | Must still be valid |
| CARDS CARRYING THE PASS ACCREDITATION LOGO | UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands | Must still be valid |
| LETTER FROM HEAD TEACHER OR COLLEGE PRINCIPAL | UK - for 16 to 19 year olds in full time education - only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided | Must still be valid |