Applicant ID Requirements

DBS ID requirements for EEA and Non EEA DBS check applications.

Digital ID Validation via Trust ID

By far the easiest and quickest way to check an applicants identity. Send your applicant an invitation via the ebulk system to perform a Digital ID Check via TrustID. The applicant can take a selfie, and pictures of their ID documents and they will be independently validated by our IDSP TrustID. The result will be automatically entered in to your ID check on your dashboard so all you need to do is approve the application. No need to meet the applicant, or see their original documents. Digital Identity checks are charged at £3.85 inc VAT.

Trust ID are a government certified identity provider (IDSP) and industry leading experts in ID validation. In order to request a Digital ID validation the applicant will be required to hold the below identity documents.

Acceptable Document for Digital ID Checks

UK National – UK Passport OR Irish Passport OR Irish Passport Card

NON-UK National – Biometric Passport OR Biometric EU/EEA ID Card

Manual ID validation with original documents

The DBS has a three tiered process for document identification and this explains which documents must be presented to support a DBS check application. The possible ID routes and document combinations are valid for Basic, Standard and Enhanced criminal record checks.

A full list of acceptable ID documents for Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks can be found via the links below. You will also find a link to the Disclosure Scotland Basic Check guidance

Fingerprinting Process

If an applicant cannot fulfil any of the routes, the DBS will fingerprint the applicant to confirm their ID. This application must be completed on paper and will require the inclusion of passport-style photographs. The police station local to the applicant will make an appointment for them to attend a fingerprinting session. We recommend that applicants avoid this route if possible as it can cause delays of up to three months in the Disclosure application process.