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Apply for a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through Post Office on GOV.UK Verify.
You may need a standard or enhanced DBS check if your employer needs a level of assurance, you’re suitable for a certain job. This might include jobs like accountants, legal assistants, those working with children or vulnerable adults.
Start the process
You’ll get a letter or email from DBS or one of our partner organisation (including CQC).
You will be asked to provide original documents as part of the process.
Visit a Post Office
Bring original documents, copies and your application form to a Post Office branch.
Get copies certified
We’ll confirm that your documents are authentic and that they belong to you.
If your documents include photographic evidence (e.g. a passport or driving licence), we’ll even be able to confirm your identity.
Submit application
You then send your completed application form and certified copies back to the DBS or partner organisation.
Use our branch finder tool to find where you can apply for a standard or enhanced DBS check.
Need to provide certified copies of original documents? We can help you in branch.
No forms, no fuss. Bring your old passport into one of our selected branches and we’ll do the rest.
Everything you need to know and how Post Office can help