What is a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n![\"Video](\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/thumbnail.png\")
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA DBS check is a record of a person\u2019s criminal convictions<\/a> and cautions \u2013 carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service for Applicants living in England, Northern Ireland and Wales or Disclosure Scotland for applicants living in Scotland.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is a CRB Check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA CRB check is a Criminal Records Bureau check that originally launched in 2002. The checks were in place until the introduction of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in 2012.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nHow long does a Basic DBS Check take?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCRB Direct<\/a> carry out a number of in-house pre-checks before submission to the DBS or Disclosure Scotland. Fast track applications are submitted within 24 hours of receiving supporting documents. Our fastest result is 3 minutes from submission to sending a digital result to the applicant. Paper certificates can take 7-14 days. More..<\/a><\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat shows on a Basic DBS Check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA Basic DBS check<\/a> or Basic Disclosure Scotland check is a check for Unspent<\/a> Convictions or conditional cautions the applicant has and can be obtained for anyone for any reason.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nHow Long does a basic DBS Check Last?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) does not have an official expiry date. Any information which is included on the check will be accurate at the time the check was carried out.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nHow Much Is A Basic DBS Check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe Basic DBS Check certificate fee is currently \u00a323 for the Disclosure and Barring Service and \u00a325 for Disclosure Scotland. CRB Direct processing fees range from \u00a33.00 up to \u00a333 depending on the number of committed annual checks.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhere are CRB Directs support Staff based?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nProviding exceptional customer service is one of the most important things we do at CRB Direct<\/a>. Our success means that we receive retuning customers as well as referrals and we believe that our UK support staff are one of the main contributors to this.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is CRB Cloud?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCRB Cloud is a secure account area provided to all CRB Direct<\/a> applicants, where you can Upload your supporting documents, address history and view the progress of your application in real time.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat are the opening hours of the CRB Direct customer support team?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nOur UK Customer Support Team are available between 10.00am \u2013 5.00pm Monday to Friday (Excluding public holidays). Although we are unable to offer phone support outside of these hours, our processing team continue to process and submit completed applications to the Disclosure and Barring service and Disclosure Scotland. Contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWho issues the Basic DBS Check certificate?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nApplicants in England, Wales & Overseas applicants will be issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants in Scotland or Scottish applicants overseas will be issued by Disclosure Scotland.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is the Difference Between Basic, Standard & Enhanced CRB Checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nBasic DBS checks can be requested by an Individual or Employer for many different reasons, anyone may apply for this check as long as they have the permission of the applicant.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nAn individual cannot apply for their own Enhanced or Standard DBS check \u2013 only organisations can apply for these types of checks if the positions are eligible.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nIs it possible to get a free DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhen applying<\/a> for a DBS Check there are processes involved as part of the DBS application form. Several forms of identification must be evidenced by guidance set out by either the DBS or Disclosure Scotland, so every check will be subject to an administration fee to cover the cost of processing the check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat does DBS check show?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhilst there are three different levels of DBS check<\/a> the amount of information revealed depends on the level of check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan I download a copy of my DBS Check certificate?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe certificate will be sent out in the post once the application has been completed however a downloadable summary report is available at request.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhen will I receive my Basic DBS Check certificate?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIn most cases, the Basic DBS<\/a> application is completed and the certificate sent out within 14 days from the point where the applicant has satisfied all of the application requirements.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan I apply for a Basic DBS Check on behalf of someone else?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nYou can apply<\/a> for a Basic DBS Check on behalf of someone else, but only with the permission of the applicant in question. You will also need to provide documents confirming the applicant's ID and current address. You can apply for a Basic DBS check through CRB Direct by clicking the link in the description.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan a business apply for a Basic DBS for an employee?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA business or organisation can apply for a Basic DBS<\/a> on behalf of an employee or member, but will still need to obtain the applicants permission to do so. You can apply for a Basic DBS Check through CRB Direct by clicking on the link in the description below.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nIs a Basic DBS check the correct DBS for Taxi\/Private Hire Drivers?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nTaxi and Private Hire drivers will need to apply for an Enhanced level DBS<\/a> check and contact their employer for further details of which organisation to apply with.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nHow much does it cost to apply for the update service?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe update service cost \u00a313 per year, but you will need to register directly with the DBS.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n1 - 2<\/u><\/a> - 3<\/u><\/a> - 4<\/u><\/a> - 5<\/u><\/a> - 6<\/u><\/a> - Next<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Page 1 of 6 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - Next<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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A DBS check is a record of a person\u2019s criminal convictions<\/a> and cautions \u2013 carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service for Applicants living in England, Northern Ireland and Wales or Disclosure Scotland for applicants living in Scotland.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n A CRB check is a Criminal Records Bureau check that originally launched in 2002. The checks were in place until the introduction of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in 2012.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n CRB Direct<\/a> carry out a number of in-house pre-checks before submission to the DBS or Disclosure Scotland. Fast track applications are submitted within 24 hours of receiving supporting documents. Our fastest result is 3 minutes from submission to sending a digital result to the applicant. Paper certificates can take 7-14 days. More..<\/a><\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n A Basic DBS check<\/a> or Basic Disclosure Scotland check is a check for Unspent<\/a> Convictions or conditional cautions the applicant has and can be obtained for anyone for any reason.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) does not have an official expiry date. Any information which is included on the check will be accurate at the time the check was carried out.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The Basic DBS Check certificate fee is currently \u00a323 for the Disclosure and Barring Service and \u00a325 for Disclosure Scotland. CRB Direct processing fees range from \u00a33.00 up to \u00a333 depending on the number of committed annual checks.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Providing exceptional customer service is one of the most important things we do at CRB Direct<\/a>. Our success means that we receive retuning customers as well as referrals and we believe that our UK support staff are one of the main contributors to this.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n CRB Cloud is a secure account area provided to all CRB Direct<\/a> applicants, where you can Upload your supporting documents, address history and view the progress of your application in real time.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Our UK Customer Support Team are available between 10.00am \u2013 5.00pm Monday to Friday (Excluding public holidays). Although we are unable to offer phone support outside of these hours, our processing team continue to process and submit completed applications to the Disclosure and Barring service and Disclosure Scotland. Contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Applicants in England, Wales & Overseas applicants will be issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants in Scotland or Scottish applicants overseas will be issued by Disclosure Scotland.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Basic DBS checks can be requested by an Individual or Employer for many different reasons, anyone may apply for this check as long as they have the permission of the applicant.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n An individual cannot apply for their own Enhanced or Standard DBS check \u2013 only organisations can apply for these types of checks if the positions are eligible.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n When applying<\/a> for a DBS Check there are processes involved as part of the DBS application form. Several forms of identification must be evidenced by guidance set out by either the DBS or Disclosure Scotland, so every check will be subject to an administration fee to cover the cost of processing the check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Whilst there are three different levels of DBS check<\/a> the amount of information revealed depends on the level of check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The certificate will be sent out in the post once the application has been completed however a downloadable summary report is available at request.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n In most cases, the Basic DBS<\/a> application is completed and the certificate sent out within 14 days from the point where the applicant has satisfied all of the application requirements.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n You can apply<\/a> for a Basic DBS Check on behalf of someone else, but only with the permission of the applicant in question. You will also need to provide documents confirming the applicant's ID and current address. You can apply for a Basic DBS check through CRB Direct by clicking the link in the description.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n A business or organisation can apply for a Basic DBS<\/a> on behalf of an employee or member, but will still need to obtain the applicants permission to do so. You can apply for a Basic DBS Check through CRB Direct by clicking on the link in the description below.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Taxi and Private Hire drivers will need to apply for an Enhanced level DBS<\/a> check and contact their employer for further details of which organisation to apply with.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The update service cost \u00a313 per year, but you will need to register directly with the DBS.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n 1 - 2<\/u><\/a> - 3<\/u><\/a> - 4<\/u><\/a> - 5<\/u><\/a> - 6<\/u><\/a> - Next<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Page 1 of 6 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - Next<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is a CRB Check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHow long does a Basic DBS Check take?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat shows on a Basic DBS Check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHow Long does a basic DBS Check Last?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHow Much Is A Basic DBS Check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhere are CRB Directs support Staff based?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is CRB Cloud?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat are the opening hours of the CRB Direct customer support team?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWho issues the Basic DBS Check certificate?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is the Difference Between Basic, Standard & Enhanced CRB Checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIs it possible to get a free DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat does DBS check show?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan I download a copy of my DBS Check certificate?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhen will I receive my Basic DBS Check certificate?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan I apply for a Basic DBS Check on behalf of someone else?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan a business apply for a Basic DBS for an employee?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIs a Basic DBS check the correct DBS for Taxi\/Private Hire Drivers?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHow much does it cost to apply for the update service?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n