Disclosure Barring Service
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Apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to get a copy of your criminal record. This is called basic disclosure. It costs 21.50. Its available for people working in England and Wales.
This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
You can also get a basic DBS check if you live in Northern Ireland or Scotland but the job youre applying for is in England or Wales.
Theres a different way to apply if youre applying for a job in Northern Ireland or applying for a job in Scotland.
The check will only show convictions that are not spent, for example some types of caution will disappear after 3 months.
It usually takes up to 14 days for you to receive your certificate.
You must be 16 or over to apply.
What youll need
To use this service, youll need to prove your identity using GOV.UK One Login. Youll be able to create a GOV.UK One Login if you do not already have one.
Youll need to provide addresses for the last 5 years (including the dates you lived at each address), and if you have them your:
- passport
- driving licence (full or provisional)
- National Insurance number
Apply
The service is available from 8am to 11:30pm.