A Basic Disclosure check is the lowest level of criminal record check available in the UK.
It entails a search of the Police National Computer (PNC) for details of all current criminal convictions (unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974), and will result in a Basic Disclosure certificate which will detail any unspent convictions an applicant has or which will confirm there are no such convictions.
There aretwo types of Basic Disclosure Check are available:
- Basic DBS checks are processed by the Disclosure and Barring Service (the DBS) and available for applicants living/working or who have previously lived or worked in England and Wales.
- Basic Scotland checks are processed by Disclosure Scotland and available for applicants living/working or who have previously lived/worked in Scotland.
When you start your online Basic application form, our system will ask you some 'routing' questions to ascertain where you live/work or previously lived/worked; and automatically direct you to the correct type of Basic Disclosure check (Basic DBS check or a Basic Scotland check).
Who can apply for a Basic DBS / Basic Disclosure Scotland Check?
- anyone who lives or has lived in the UK
- any individual in their own name for any purpose
- self employed
- for visa applications
- for a Personal Liquor/Premises Licence application
- for a new job or volunteer work
- for pre-employment/recruitment vetting (written consent required from employee)
- Landlord/Letting agents tenant checking (written consent required from tenant)
Please note: It is your responsibility to check with the authorities/regulatory body concerned, that this type of criminal record check is adequate for your needs, before placing an order with us.
What Information do applicants need to provide on the online Basic Scotland / Basic DBS Application form?
Applicants need to provide personal details, for example: full name and any other names ever used, birth details, and full 5 year address history. Start your online Basic DBS / Basic Scotland application here.
Please note: if you are obtaining a Basic Scotland / BasicDBS Check for someone else you must obtain their express permission (in writing), to do so.
How do you verify applicants' ID?
It is a stipulation of the DBS / Disclosure Scotland (the government agencies that process the checks), that that applicants' ID is verified.
All applicants must be able to provide copies of at least 3 x ID documents. Please see the list of acceptable ID documents.
NB: If you do NOT have one of these ID documents we CANNOT process an online Basic DBS / Basic ScotlandApplication for you.
Your ID copies can be sent to us by by email.
We will email you the contact email you need to use once you have completed your online Basic Scotland / Basic DBS application form.
What do I receive?
Basic DBS applications:
*****DBS-UK****
On completion the DBS will send a text message to you & a letter in the post, which will detail how you can access your online Basic DBS certificate.
The DBS will also post a hard-copy Basic DBS certificate to you, at the address that you provided on your online Basic DBS Application Form.
*****DBS OVERSEAS*****
Once completed we will notify you by email and post your hard-copy Basic dbs Certificate by Royal Mail Airmail delivery to the address below:
Please note, this is not a tracked delivery service. If you live in a country that has an unreliable postal service, we can dispatch your Basic dbs Certificate to you by International Courier (NB, Not to a P O Box as a signature is required). This service is offered at an additional cost.
For more information and to arrange Courier Delivery of your certificate, please go to https://www.basicpolicecheck.co/pay.php
Basic Scotland applications:
Once completed Disclosure Scotland will notify you by email which will include a link to your digital Basic Disclosure Scotland certificate.
How Long do the checks take?
On average it takes 13 - 16 working days (Monday - Friday not including bank or public holidays) to process a Basic DBS / Basic Scotland application from the receipt of a correctly filled-in online application form (note any errors on the online application form or queries could cause delays in the processing).
As a guide, 95% of applications are completed in 12 calendar days.
This is measured from the day we receive your online application and your copies of ID as detailed in the Acceptable ID list ; to the day of dispatch.
Please note: seasonal fluctuations/delays will occur during certain times of the year for example during Christmas and Easter.
Our sole business is the processing of criminal records checks. We will do everything we can to ensure your Basic Disclosure is processed as quickly as possible (see our customer testimonials).
Incorrectly filled-in applications, queries, or incorrect ID will cause delays and may result in the rejection of your application.
In such cases of rejection, or late cancellation, administration charges may be applicable.
HOW LONG WILL MY ON-LINE USERNAME/PASSWORD BE VALID FOR?
Basic DBS / Basic Disclosure Scotland applications are valid for 3 months from the date you create your online Basic application form.
This is to ensure that the information you provide on your online Basic application form is up to date and ensures that the Basic application form you have completed is the official current and valid application form at the time.
In the event that VAT or the Disclosure costs increase during this time-frame, we reserve the right to pass this cost on to you, at our discretion.
Please note the fee (which is paid at the point of creating an online Basic DBS / Basic Disclosure Scotland application) is non-refundable.
If you do not complete all steps of your application(which are emailed to you when you complete your online Basic application form) within this time-frame, your online Basic DBS / Basic Disclosure Scotland application will be cancelled and any fee paid will be forfeited.
Reasons and benefits of a Basic Disclosure
- for current job
- additional credibility with a job application
- UK
resident applying for a visa
- personal check of police record of unspent
convictions
- increased customer confidence for self employed
- for current
or prospective employees
- vetting of prospective tenants
- for a new job or volunteer work
- for any other purpose
I am representing an organisation requiring more than 2 x Basic DBS / Basic Scotland checks:
Go to our sister website which specialists in providing a Basic DBS / Basic Scotland checking service to Organisations requiring checks on their staff. You will be able to complete and submit our online registration form. On receipt of your registration, we will set-up an account for you and email you log-in details and instructions on how to submit online Basic Disclosure Applications to us for processing
