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Apply for an Enhanced DBS Check

If you’re self-employed and need an Enhanced DBS Check for your work, use this form to start your application.

Enhanced DBS Checks are only available for eligible roles. The information you provide will help us understand your work, confirm the type of check you need and guide you through the next steps.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

To apply for an Enhanced DBS check as a self-employed professional, you must:

  • Be paid for the work you carry out
  • Be applying for a role that meets DBS eligibility for an Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List check
  • Complete a digital identity check using approved identity documents
  • Provide accurate details about the type of work you do
  • This route is NOT for volunteers. If you are a volunteer looking for DBS Checks, your employer will need to request one on your behalf at Employee DBS checks for Organisations
  • This route is NOT for Ofsted Registration applications. If your DBS check relates to Ofsted, please visit Ofsted DBS Application for the correct application process

DIGITAL ID REQUIREMENTS

What you need before starting your Enhanced DBS application

All self-employed professional Enhanced DBS applications require a digital identity check through a Home Office-certified Identity Service Provider. You will need two approved identity documents:

If you are a UK or Irish citizen with a biometric passport:

  • Document 1: UK or Irish biometric passport or passport card (can be expired within the last 6 months)
  • Document 2: UK, EU or EEA driving licence

If you are a non-UK citizen with a biometric identity document:

  • Document 1: A biometric passport that meets ICAO e-passport standards or an EU/EEA biometric national ID card that follows EC 2252/2004
  • Document 2: UK, EU or EEA driving licence

Apply for an Enhanced DBS Check

Once submitted, we’ll review your information and follow up with any additional questions, next steps and payment details to progress your application.

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Please note this enquiry route is not appropriate for volunteers. If you are a volunteer looking for DBS Checks, your employer will need to request one on your behalf.
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Do you hold a Biometric Passport?(Required)
A biometric (e-Passport) contains an electronic chip with your details. You can identify one by the small gold chip symbol on the passport cover. Please be advised if you do not hold a Biometric Passport, we are unable to assist you with this route of DBS Check as we will be using Digital ID checks to validate your application.
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