You can complete your Basic DBS ID check in 4 steps: prepare your identity documents, share them with a verifier, wait for your verifier to confirm your documents online, then log back in to approve and submit. The whole process takes less than 30 minutes.
What you will need before you start
Before starting the ID check, make sure you have:
• 2–3 valid identity documents from the accepted GOV.UK list
• An independent verifier — a friend, neighbour, or colleague (not a family member)
• The confirmation email from uCheck containing your login link and credentials
View the full list of accepted ID documents: Basic check guidance and policies (GOV.UK)
How the ID check works
Step 1: Prepare your documents
Select 2–3 valid identity documents from the GOV.UK accepted list.
Step 2: Share your documents and login details with your verifier
Give your verifier:
• Your chosen ID documents
• The login link and login details from your uCheck confirmation email
Step 3: Your verifier confirms your documents online
Your verifier logs in using the details you provided and:
Selects the ID documents you are using
Enters their full name and phone number
Saves the information
Step 4: You approve the ID check and submit
After your verifier completes their section:
Log in to uCheck using your own email and password
Review the details your verifier entered
Approve the ID check
Submit your application to the DBS
What happens after you submit
Once you approve the ID check:
• You receive a confirmation email stating your application has entered the vetting process.
• You can log in to uCheck at any time to track your application’s progress.
• When the DBS completes the check, you will receive a final email.
• You can download a summary certificate from your uCheck account.
A physical certificate will be posted to you within 3–5 working days