What forms of ID do I need for a DBS?
Basic DBS Check
- One document of identification, such as a passport or driving licence.
- One document that verifies your proof of address, which can be a utility bill, bank or credit card statement or driving licence (provided it shows your current address and has not been used as the ID document).
How many forms of ID do I need for a DBS check?
3 types
When applying for a DBS Check you will need to provide at least 3 types of ID. This is to confirm the person’s identity correctly . The documents that are needed will depend on which route the applicant is able to take.
Can you apply for a DBS without photo ID?
It is possible to get a DBS check without photo ID, but this can be more awkward than if you have a passport or driving licence. Many people find it worthwhile applying for a provision driving licence as standard ID.
Can you use copy of birth certificate for DBS?
the id checker. In particular, previous changes of name must be declared. For route Three the applicant must produce a certified copy of a UK Birth Certificate – all copies of UK birth certificates state ‘certified copy’ when issued by the General Records Office.
What other form of ID can I use?
A government issued ID You can bring your driver’s license, state issued ID or passport as proof of your identity.
Can I get a DBS without a passport?
If you don’t have a passport, driving licence or your birth certificate, you might be able to use other forms of identification known as “trusted government documents”. These include items such driving licences issued outside the EU, a Forces ID card, firearms licence or marriage certificate.
What ID can I use if I don’t have a passport?
If you have no photo ID, a copy of your original Birth Certificate or National Insurance Card will be accepted provided it is accompanied by a passport sized photo that is countersigned on the back by someone who can confirm your identity.
Can you use two bank statements for DBS?
All we need to carry out your DBS check are some documents and some information, as outlined below. You can use more than one of these documents to carry out a check but remember that at least one document you bring must have your current address on it.
How do I get an enhanced DBS certificate?
Get a standard or enhanced DBS check for an employee
- Ask DBS or your umbrella body for an application form.
- Give the form to the applicant to fill in.
- The applicant will return the completed form to you along with documents proving their identity.
- Send the completed application form to DBS or your umbrella body.
What are 2 forms of identification?
- Birth certificate.
- Social Security card.
- State-issued driver’s license/ID card.
- Requirement to carry identification.
- REAL ID Act.
- Passport and passport card.
- Department of Defense Identification Card.
- Other identity documents.
What kind of iD do I need for DBS?
Photo Driving Licence; Full or Provisional (UK, Isle of Man ;Channel Islands and EU Countries) Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) – issued WITHIN 6 weeks of date of birth; Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable)
Do you need a UK passport for a DBS check?
Addition to the list of primary identity documents for non-UK nationals needing a DBS check for paid work in the UK – a current passport showing that the holder is a national of the Republic of Ireland. Updated ID guidelines from 1 July 2021 added. Outdated version of ID checking guidelines for standard/enhanced DBS checks removed.
What do you need to know about DBS checks?
Whether employer or applicant, it’s important to know ID requirements for DBS checks. As an employer you must be able to clearly explain to applicants which ID types are necessary. If you’re an applicant, failing to sufficiently prove your identity can delay the DBS checking process – or even make you ineligible.
How long do you have to be in UK to be fingerprinted for DBS check?
At least one of the documents must show the applicant’s current address. The organisation conducting their ID check must then also use an appropriate external ID validation service to check the application. EEA nationals who’ve been resident in the UK for 5 years or less may need to be fingerprinted if they can’t show these documents.