MPAC’s DBS application service

Which type of DBS check?

A basic check shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions.

A standard check shows spent and unspent convictions and cautions.

An enhanced check shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

An enhanced check with barred lists shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from doing the role.

We strongly advise that you use this tool on the UK Government’s DBS Check page to check which DBS application is the correct one for you, your employee, or your volunteer before they attend their appointment as the DBS will withdraw any application deemed unsuitable and no refund can be provided.

Information we will need

If you make an appointment with MPAC for help with a DBS submission, there is certain information that we will need. Please make sure you have this information before booking an appointment.

• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Birth Certificate
• Two letters issued within the previous 3 months (Council Tax Letter, Utility Bill, Bank Statement, etc.)
• National Insurance number
• Five years of address history (including dates when moved in and out of addresses)

*Please note, if applicant does not have a passport or driving license, they must provide their birth certificate.

Extra information for organisations and employers

We recommend employers to check the government website regarding the children and adult workforce guidelines before the applicant attends their appointment, to ensure the level of check required.

Every employer should provide the applicant with a letter containing:

• Their role within the organisation.
• If the applicant works directly with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• If the applicant is a paid worker or a volunteer.
• An email and contact number for the relevant person within the organisation.

Appointments and costs

Appointments run on Mondays and Thursdays and take about 30 minutes.

On these days, time slots are available from 9:30am to 12:00pm, and then from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

• Volunteer DBS: £10.00
• Paid worker DBS: £70.00
• Standard DBS: £38.00

Further DBS information

For more information, please see our eligibility guidelines documents for working with children and working with adults.

You can now track your DBS application online via the tracking service. We advise that you wait 7 working days after you have completed a paper application form to visit the tracking site.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service allows applicants to keep their DBS certificates up to date and employers to check a DBS certificate. The service is for standard and enhanced DBS checks only.

Apply as an individual for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to get a copy of your criminal record. This is called ‘basic disclosure’. It costs £18. It’s available for people working in England and Wales.