Notice: As of 30th June 2025, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is now mandatory for all Admin/ID Verifier logins. This does not impact Applicants. Download the MFA setup guide.

 Before you start 

 

Applicants about to complete an online DBS Check Application Form should ensure that they have the following information to hand:

• a full (complete and continuous) 5 year address history which includes any non UK addresses 

• full name history – forenames, middle names and surnames – including the dates of any changes 

• that you set aside sufficient time available to complete the form (between 15 – 30 minutes)

• the time taken to complete a form will vary depending upon your number of addresses over the last five years, name changes since birth etc 

• the form can be saved at the end of each page and returned to at a later date 

You will not be able to return to the form once it has been submitted