A standard DBS check is an in-depth criminal record check used by employers on behalf of applicants to ensure they are suitable for the role in question. At this level, it shows information of all cautions, warnings and reprimands a person has. It will also surface any unspent convictions held on a person’s criminal record in England and Wales and convictions in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The Standard DBS check is required for lawyers, accountants and other positions of high responsibility. This check will ensure that employees or candidates have no prior offences, such as fraud or financial misconduct.

To apply for a standard DBS the following documents will be required:
– National Insurance number
– Passport
– Driving licence
– Addresses for the last 5 years and the dates lived there

Once the order is placed, we will contact the candidate to gather all the required documentation.

Once we receive the criminal check we will contact you with results. This usually takes a few days but in rare circumstances it can take up to two weeks.