ID Guidance - Basic Applications
Here is a list of valid ID documents which can be used when applying for a Basic DBS Check
When completing your DBS application, you will be asked to upload 2 pieces of ID in support of your DBS Check. All documents you provide MUST present the exact same name which you have provided on your DBS application form.
Acceptable ID Documents
Choose 2 documents from the below list. At least 1 of the documents must be from Group 1. Collectively, the 2 documents you provide must confirm your name and Date of Birth.
Please note that we cannot accept screenshots or online copies of ID documents
GROUP 1
Passport - Any current and valid passport. A UK passport can be expired up to a maximum of 6 months.
Biometric Residence Permit (UK) - Can only be used if they show indefinite leave to enter/remain. These can be used for 18 months past the expiry date on the card.
e-Visa - Accessed via the ‘View and Prove’ service. The share code requested by the applicant should be a ‘general’ share code. If you do not have a UKVI account to access your eVisa you can create you can create one online (Get access to your online immigration status (eVisa) - GOV.UK).
Application Registration Card (ARC) - Issued by the Home Office. Must be checked against the Home Office Employer Checking Service.
Current Driving Licence Photo Card (Full or Provisional) (UK/Isle of Man/Channel Islands).
Original Birth Certificate (UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) (must be issued within 12 months of birth). Cannot be used for Post Office ID verification.
Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands).
GROUP 2A
Certified copy of Birth Certificate (UK, Isle of Man & Channel Islands) (issued after time of birth). Cannot be used for Post Office ID verification
Non-UK current driving licence photocard - (Full or provisional) (All countries outside the UK excluding the Isle of Man and Channel Islands)
Old Style Paper Driving Licence - cannot be a counterpart style driving licence (UK/Isle Of Man/Channel Islands)
Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Channel Islands). Must be an original document, we cannot accept a photocopy. Cannot be used for Post Office ID verification
HM Forces ID Card (UK)
Firearms Licence (UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man)
Non EEA Immigration Document/Visa/Work permit
GROUP 2BBank or Building Society Statement - must be a full bank statement and must be an original received in the post or a copy printed from your bank branch (UK) (issued in the last 3 months)
Financial Statement e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (issued in the past 12 months)
Council Tax Statement (UK) (issued in the past 12 months)
Benefit Statement e.g. child allowance, pension (issued in the last 3 months)
EEA National ID Card
Mortgage Statement (UK) (issued in the past 12 months)
Credit card statement (UK) (issued in the last 3 months)
P45 / P60 statement (UK and Channel Islands) (issued in the past 12 months)
Utility Bill (UK) e.g. gas, electric or water bill - must be an original received in the post (issued in the last 3 months)
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation Logo (UK)
Central/Local Government/Government Agency/Local Authority document giving entitlement e.g. a letter from HM Revenues, a letter from your local council (issued in the last 3 months) (UK and Channel Islands)
Bank/Building Society Account opening confirmation letter (UK)
Letter from a Head Teacher or College Principal (16-19 year olds in full time education only used in exceptional circumstances when all other documents have been exhausted) (UK)
Letter of Sponsorship from future employment provider (Non-UK only) (Valid only for applicants residing outside the UK at the time of the application)
Non UK Bank or Building Society statement (Valid only for roles where the applicant is living or working outside of the UK. Statement must relate to a bank or building society statement from the country in which the applicant lives and works)
Irish Passport Card – must be valid (cannot be used with an Irish passport)
View the full Basic DBS Check ID guidance and policies