DBS ID Information
DBS ID Information
Student DBS Checks- DBS ID Information
A number of key forms of ID are needed. Such as passport, drivers’ licence, birth certificate, bank account, child tax credits. Up to five documents could be needed. You need to be over the age of 16 before we can apply for a DBS check. The documents needed will depend on the route you take. Any route you take you must provide minimum 3 documents. You must first try to provide documents from Route 1 first. You must also provide at least five years of continuous address history. Please remember to bring that information to your meeting with the College DBS Team.
Route 1 You must be able to show 3 documents:
One document from Group 1 (see below), and
Two further documents from either Group 1, or Group 2a or 2b (see below).
At least one of the documents must show your current address.
Route 2
If you do not have any of the documents in Group 1, then you must be able to show documents:
One document from Group 2a and
Two further documents from either Group 2a or 2b
At least one of the documents must show your current address. The College will use an appropriate external ID validation service to check the application if you are over 18.
Route 3
This route can be used only if it is impossible to process your application through Routes 1 or 2.
EEA nationals who’ve been resident in the UK for 5 years or less can’t use the Route 3
For Route 3, you must be able to show five documents:
A birth certificate issued after the time of birth (UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands)
One document from Group 2a
Three further documents from Group 2a or 2b
At least one of the documents must show your current address. If you can’t provide these documents you may need to be fingerprinted.
You can view a pdf below of some examples of ID that we may require:
Group 1: Primary Identity Documents
Document | Notes |
|---|---|
Passport | Any current and valid passport |
Biometric residence permit | UK |
Current driving licence photo- card – (full or provisional) must be valid. | UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA |
Birth certificate – issued within 12 months of birth | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands – including those issued by UK authorities overseas, e.g. embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces |
Adoption certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
EU Settled Status and EU Pre-Settled Status |
Group 2a: Trusted government documents
Document | Notes |
|---|---|
Current driving licence photocard – (full or provisional) Must be valid. | All countries outside the EEA (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands) |
Current driving licence (full or provisional) – paper version (if issued before 1998) Must be valid. | UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and EEA |
Birth certificate – issued after time of birth | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands |
Marriage/civil partnership certificate | UK and Channel Islands |
HM Forces ID card | UK |
Firearms licence | UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man |
Immigration documents, visa or work permit | Issued by a country outside EEA. For roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside UK. Visa/permit must relate to the non EEA country in which the role is based |
Group 2b: Financial and social history documents
Document | Notes | Issue date and validity |
|---|---|---|
Bank or building society statement | UK and Channel Islands or EEA | Issued in last 3 months |
Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
Credit card statement | UK or EEA | Issued in last 3 months |
Benefit statement, e.g. Child Benefit, Pension | UK | Issued in last 3 months |
P45 or P60 statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
Council Tax statement | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 12 months |
Utility bill | UK – not mobile telephone bill | Issued in last 3 months |
Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, e.g. from the DWP, the Employment Service, HMRC | UK and Channel Islands | Issued in last 3 months |
EEA National ID Card | – | Must still be valid |
Mortgage statement | UK or EEA | Issued in last 12 months |
Bank or building society statement | Countries outside the EEA | Issued in last 3 months. Branch must be in the UK |
Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo | UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands | Must still be valid |
Financial statement, e.g. Pension or endowment | UK | Issued in last 12 months |
Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider | Non-UK or non – EEA only – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at the time of application | Must still be valid |
Irish Passport Card | Cannot be used with Irish Passport | Must still be valid |
Letter from Head Teacher or College Principal | UK-for 16 to 19 years old in full time education – only used in exceptional circumstances it must still be valid other documents cannot be provided. | Must still be valid |