We've updated the identity verification process for Basic DBS checks to stay in line with the latest version of the Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework.

Basic DBS checks

The documents candidates can use to verify their identity for basic DBS checks have been updated.

UK passport holders: candidates with a valid UK passport can use this on it's own to prove their identity. 

Non-UK passport holders: candidates will need their passport combined with a driving licence or national identity card.

Not all national identity cards are supported and the verification process will guide candidates through which documents they can use.

For more information on these changes please refer to this article.

What this means for your team

If a candidate can't provide the required documents digitally, you'll be asked to complete a manual identity check before the DBS submission can go ahead. We anticipate that more candidates will now require a manual review due to the stricter document requirements for DBS checks. If you have any uncertainty on how to manage this process this article can help you learn more about manual identity checks.