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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
    • 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
    • Two further documents from Group 2a or 2b

Route 3

  • Five documents to be seen:
    • A certified copy of a UK Birth Certificate
    • One document from Group 2a
    • Three documents from Group 2a or 2b

Fingerprints

  • Paper application form required (cannot be processed online)
  • Attendance at a local police station for fingerprints to be taken

Document Notes

  • * - Issued in the last 3 months
  • ** - Issued in the last 12 months
  • No symbol - it can be over 12 months old
  • 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 (Embassies, High Commissions & HM Forces)
  • Adoption Certificate (UK)

Group 2a: Trusted Government 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) **
  • Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA) *
  • Bank/Building Society Account Opening Confirmation Letter (UK)
  • Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA) *
  • 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) *
  • 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 to 19-year-olds in full-time education in the UK)