Acceptable ID Docs – DBS www.dbsdirect.co.uk Mayflower Disclosure Services Ltd
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To approve a DBS Application for processing, the ID Checker or Application Manager must view and verify
at least 3 x original ID documents for each DBS Applicant.
This list/process is stipulated by the DBS. It cannot be changed/altered/avoided. If an applicant cannot
provide ID in accordance with this list a DBS check cannot be obtained.
3 routes can be taken. All checkers must have exhausted Route 1 and then Route 2, before
considering using Route 3. For all routes, the applicant’s DOB and current address must be
verified.
Group 1 : Primary Trusted Identity Credentials
Current valid Passport
Biometric Residence Permit (UK)
Photo Driving Licence; Full or Provisional (UK, Isle of Man ;Channel Islands and EU Countries)
Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) - issued WITHIN 6 weeks of date of birth;
Full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions
and HM Forces. (Photocopies are not acceptable)
Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
Group 2a
Trusted Government Issued Documents
Group 2b
Financial/Social History Documents
Current old-style UK Driving licence
(pre-1998 paper version) – Full or
Provisional
EU paper Driving Licence
Photo Driving Licence (all countries);
where a Counterpart has NOT been
presented
Birth Certificate (UK and Channel
Islands) - (issued 6 weeks AFTER date of
birth by the General Register
Office/relevant authority i.e.
Registrars – Photocopies are not
acceptable)
Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate
(UK and Channel Islands)
Adoption Certificate (UK and
Channel Islands)
HM Forces ID Card (UK)
Fire Arms Licence (UK and Channel
Islands)
Mortgage Statement (UK or EEA) (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted) **
Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA) (Non-EEA statements must not
be accepted) *
Bank/Building Society AOC (Account Opening Confirmation Letter) - (UK) *
Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA) (Non-EEA statements must not be accepted)*
Financial Statement - e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK) **
P45/P60 Statement (UK & Channel Islands) **
Council Tax Statement (UK & Channel Islands) **
Work Permit/Visa (UK) (UK Residence Permit, valid up to expiry date)
Utility Bill (UK) – Not Mobile Telephone *
Benefit Statement - e.g. Child Allowance, Pension *
A document from Central/ Local Government/ Government Agency/ Local
Authority giving entitlement (UK & Channel Islands) *- e.g. DWP, the
Employment Service , HMRC, Job Centre, Job Centre ,
Soc
ial Security
EU National ID Card – must be valid
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK and Channel Islands) –
must be valid
Letter from Head Teacher or College Principal (16-19 year olds in full time
education in the UK)
Sponsorship letter from future employer (Non-UK, Non-EEA applicants only)
Denoted with * - it should be less than 3 months old
Denoted with ** - it should be less than 12 months old
DBS List of Acceptable Identification
Route 3
(5 documents to be seen)
1 certified copy of a UK Birth Certificate
(UK and Channel Islands), issued 6 weeks
after date of birth by the General Register
Office/relevant authority)
4 further documents from Group 2:
1 from Group 2a
3 from Group 2a or 2b
Route 1
(3 documents to be seen)
1 document from Group 1
2 further documents from Group 1, 2a or 2b.
Route 2
(3 documents to be seen plus an External ID
Check)
note: a Group 2a document must be provided
(EU ID Card is NOT in Group 2a)
1 document from Group 2a
2 further documents from Group 2a or 2b
plus External ID Validation Check – contact
Mayflower *incurs additional charge
Route 3b: Fingerprinting
Unable to verify applicant’s ID
Paper DBS Application form required –
contact Mayflower (unable to process online)
In processing police will arrange
appointment with applicant at local Police
Station for fingerprints to be taken
Note: delays will be experienced with this
route. We do not recommend this route.
Unable to verify via Route 2?
Unable to verify via Route 3?