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About the Standard DBS Check

Your Standard DBS certificate will display a full criminal record history, including spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings — providing employers with a thorough and reliable background check. The certificate covers spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings — everything an employer needs to make a confident and informed hiring decision.

What is a Standard DBS Check?

A Standard DBS Check reveals both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings giving employers a comprehensive view of a candidate's background

Who Can Apply

Employers can request a Standard DBS Check for employees in roles covered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Individuals and self-employed people are not eligible to apply on their

Why Choose HRcheck?

HRcheck is a GOV.UK approved Responsible Organisation, trusted by employers across England and Wales to process DBS checks securely, accurately, and efficiently

What's Included?

A Standard DBS Check certificate includes details of both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings held on the Police National Computer

How to submit your DBS Check

A Standard DBS Check provides employers with a detailed criminal record disclosure, including spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings from the Police National Computer. Spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings — all clearly detailed on one government-issued certificate.

Application

Fill in the application form accurately and completely to avoid any delays in processing

Check your status

Submit your completed form along with the required fee and any necessary ID documents

Find help and guidance

Once submitted, you'll receive a reference number to track your application

What you can do

Individual DBS Check

Request an Individual Basic DBS Check, this can be applied by anyone.

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Basic DBS Check

Request a Basic DBS Check, this can be applied by individuals and employers.

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Standard DBS Check

Request a Standard DBS Check, this can be applied by employers.

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Enhanced DBS Check

Request a Standard DBS Check, this can be applied by employers.

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DBS Update Service

Opt in for the DBS Update Service to keep your Certificate up to date.

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List 99 Checks

A list 99 check can be obtained with an Enhanced DBS Check.

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Important:
DBS checks are not proof of identity. You should carry out additional right to work checks and identity verification where appropriate.

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