{"id":"gb-fee-dbs-basic-check","page":"https://joyworkos.com/en/reports/uk-basic-dbs-check-fee/","name":"UK basic criminal record (DBS) check fee","name_en":"UK basic criminal record (DBS) check fee","local_name":"Basic DBS check fee (Disclosure and Barring Service)","country":"GB","country_name":"United Kingdom","category":"Government fees","what_it_shows":"Fee for a basic criminal record certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service, showing unspent convictions, for jobs in England and Wales. Standard and enhanced checks can only be requested through an employer or registered body.","who_needs_it":"job applicants, people moving to UK jobs, contractors, volunteers","why":"employment checks, visa or licence applications, contractor onboarding","price":null,"sold_by_joy":false,"delivery":"Usually processed within 3 days; paper certificate posted","format":"Paper basic DBS certificate posted to the applicant","who_can_order":"The person or an authorised agent","what_we_need":{"details":"Applicant's GOV.UK One Login identity, addresses for the last 5 years with dates, passport, driving licence or National Insurance number if held.","upload":"none","authorisation":"sign","original_by_courier":false},"legal_limits":"Only the individual (16 or over) can apply for their own basic check through GOV.UK One Login, or a DBS-registered Responsible Organisation with consent; standard and enhanced checks only via an employer or registered body. Joy cannot apply (guide page).","issuer":"Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)","official_source":"https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record","how_to_get_it_yourself":"GOV.UK > Request a basic DBS check > Start now > sign in or create GOV.UK One Login and prove identity > enter 5-year address history and identity documents > pay £20 by card > submit","faq":[{"q":"How do I get UK basic criminal record (DBS) check fee?","a":"Only the person concerned can obtain it, directly from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). GOV.UK > Request a basic DBS check > Start now > sign in or create GOV.UK One Login and prove identity > enter 5-year address history and identity documents > pay £20 by card > submit"}],"languages":[{"lang":"he","page":"https://joyworkos.com/reports/uk-basic-dbs-check-fee/"},{"lang":"en","page":"https://joyworkos.com/en/reports/uk-basic-dbs-check-fee/"}],"order":null,"seller":"Joy Work OS (Neos Tech Ltd, Israel) — a private service, not the issuing authority"}