Overview
This article explains what documents an applicant must provide for a DBS Check and how Digital ID can be used instead of manual ID checks.
You will learn:
What information and documents you must collect from the applicant
Where to find the full list of acceptable documents
How Digital ID works for DBS Basic, Standard, and Enhanced Checks
1. Information Applicants Must Provide
For a DBS Check, the applicant must provide:
Personal details, such as their full name and date of birth
A full five-year address history with no gaps
These details are required for all DBS applications.
2. Identity Documents Applicants Must Provide
In addition to personal details, the applicant must provide several documents as proof of identification.
You must use the official DBS document routes and rules.
A full list of acceptable identity documents is available on the DBS website.
You should always refer to that list to confirm which documents you can accept.
3. Using Digital ID for DBS Checks
You can use Digital ID as an alternative to manual ID checking for:
DBS Basic Checks
DBS Standard Checks
DBS Enhanced Checks
When you use Digital ID:
You do not need to obtain hardcopy ID documents yourself.
You do not need to complete the ID check manually.
The Digital ID process confirms and completes the ID check for the applicant.
For more information about how Digital ID works and how to use it, see: