Disclosure Barring Service
A Responsible Organisation (RO) is an organisation registered with the DBS to submit basic checks through a web service.
Responsibilities of a Responsible Organisation
An RO will capture the details of a basic check application in their system, before transferring it to DBS via a web service. You can apply for DBS basic checks by visiting the website of a Responsible Organisation.
Individuals can also apply for a basic check directly to DBS using our new online application route if they live or work in England or wales, or to Disclosure Scotland if they live or work in Scotland.
An RO is responsible for confirming that:
- information supplied in each application for a basic check has been checked in line with DBS identity guidance
- the information provided in support of the basic check is complete and true
- the applicant has provided consent to submit the application
- they will pay DBS for basic checks that have been sent to us
Each RO must agree to DBS terms and conditions, meet our processing standards and have a nominated accountable officer. The terms and conditions, processing standards and privacy policy for accountable officers can be found here.
A list of Responsible Organisations
Group A includes ROs that provide Basic DBS checks to both individuals and employers or third parties, whereas Group B includes ROs that only provide Basic DBS checks to employers or third parties. Individuals wishing to use an RO for a Basic DBS check, should refer to Group A.
Group A
| Responsible Organisation name | Website |
|---|---|
| Access Personal Checking Services Ltd (APCS) | www.criminalrecordchecks.co.uk |
| uCheck | www.ucheck.co.uk |
| Complete Background Screening Ltd | www.cbscreening.co.uk |
| Nottinghamshire County Council | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk |
| Personnel Checks | www.personnelchecks.co.uk |
| Derbyshire County Council | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx |
| Peoplecheck Ltd | www.peoplecheck.co.uk |
| Capita Resourcing Ltd | www.watchdog.org.uk |
| Civil and Corporate Security Limited | www.civilandcorporate.co.uk |
| Care Check Ltd | www.carecheck.co.uk |
| Mayflower Disclosure Services | www.dbsdirect.co.uk |
| The Security Watchdog Limited | www.securitywatchdog.org.uk/ |
| European Background | www.eurobg.com |
| Eurocom CI Limited | www.onlinedbschecks.co.uk |
| Clear Check Ltd | www.clearcheck.co.uk |
| Horus Security Consultancy Limited | www.horus-security.co.uk |
| 1 Stop Rec Limited | www.dbscheck.org |
| Stockport Council | www.stockport.gov.uk |
| Applications Assist Limited | www.dbscheckonline.org.uk |