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DBS list of acceptable identification

Routes for verifying your identity

There are several routes to provide acceptable identification for a DBS check.

Route 1

Three documents to be seen: one document from Group 1, and two further documents from Group 1, 2a, or 2b.

Route 2

Three documents to be seen plus an External ID Check. One document from Group 2a, and two further documents from Group 2a or 2b.

Route 3

Five documents to be seen. A certified copy of a UK Birth Certificate, and four further documents, 1 from Group 2a, and three from Group 2a or 2b.

Fingerprints

Paper application form required (unable to process online). Attendance at a local police station for fingerprints to be taken.

 

Documents

Please note if a document in the list of valid identity documents is:

  • Denoted with * - issued in the last 3 months
  • Denoted with ** - issued in the last 12 months

UK: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
EEA: Countries within the European Economic Area

Group 1: Primary Identity Documents

  • Current valid Passport
  • Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
  • Current Driving Licence – photo card (UK / Isle of Man / Channel Islands and EU) (Full or Provisional)
  • Birth Certificate (UK / Channel Islands) (Issued at the time of birth) Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions & HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable)
  • Adoption Certificate (UK)

Group 2a: Trusted Goverment Documents

  • Current Driving Licence – photo card only (All Countries except Group 1) (Full or Provisional)
  • Current Driving Licence – paper version (UK / Isle of Man / Channel Islands / EU) (Full or Provisional)
  • Birth Certificate (UK / Channel Islands) (Issued after the time of birth)
  • Marriage / Civil Partnership Certificate (UK / Channel Islands)
  • HM Forces ID Card (UK)
  • Fire Arms Licence (UK / Channel Islands)

Group 2b: Financial and Social History Documents

  • Mortgage Statement (UK or EEA) (Non-EEA Statements not accepted) **
  • Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA) (Non-EEA Statements not accepted) *
  • Bank/Building Society Account Opening Confirmation Letter (UK)
  • Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA) (Non-EEA Statements not accepted) * 
  • Financial Statement e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK) **
  • P45/P60 Statement (UK / Channel Islands) **
  • Council Tax Statement (UK / Channel Islands) **
  • Work Permit/Visa (UK Residence Permit, valid up to expiry date)
  • Utility Bill (UK) - Not Mobile Phone *
  • Benefit Statement (UK) e.g. Child Allowance, Pension *
  • Document from Central/ Local Government/ Government Agency/ Local Authority (UK / Channel Islands) *
    • e.g. DWP, Employment Service, HMRC, Job Centre, Social Security
  • EU National ID Card – must be valid
  • Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK / Channel Islands) – must be valid
  • Letter from Head Teacher or College Principal (16-19 year olds in full time education in the UK)

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