How do I apply for a Basic Disclosure?
May 16th, 2024 by Jonathan Bazely
Guidance for Organisations
If you are an organisation requesting multiple basic checks for recruitment purposes, or you wish to outsource the process, then DDC Ltd can provide an easy to use online portal to assist in requesting and assessing Basic disclosures for employment or recruitment.
Our online application service for Basic Disclosures allows organisations to carry out all ID checks with no need to send or post documents to a third-party. Results are submitted and obtained electronically, with many additional services in the management and reporting of results. Identity checks can be carried out using Digital Identity. This service works seamlessly with our other services to offer a robust candidate screening system.
Please contact our team on 0116 260 3055 or 0845 644 3298 to discuss how DDC Ltd can assist you in obtaining Basic Disclosure checks for your employees.
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Guidance for Individuals
Individuals over the age of 16 wanting to access their own record, can apply directly for Basic Disclosure.
Individuals living and working in England and Wales can apply directly through the DBS, on the Welcome to GOV.UK website.
Individuals living and working in Scotland can apply directly through Disclosure Scotland, on the Apply for basic disclosure – mygov.scot website.
Individuals living and working in Northern Ireland can apply directly with Access NI, on the Home website.
How to apply for a basic check
To apply for a Basic Disclosure you are required to provide:
- your address history from the last 5 years (including the dates you lived at each address);
- supporting ID documents that meet with the authority requirements;
- at least one of these must be a ‘Primary Trusted Document’: passport, photocard driving licence (full or provisional), birth certificate
- additional documents that confirm your current address: bank or financial statements, utility bills, documents issued by a government department or local authority.
- National Insurance number (if applicable)
If you are applying through Disclosure Scotland you will need to provide your mother’s maiden name, and the employer’s details (if the disclosure certificate is to be sent there).
You can view further guidance on accepted documents here.
Whether or not these documents need to be sent directly to the issuing authority or to a third party for verification will depend on the process chosen.
