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

The documents candidates can use to verify their identity for standard & enhanced DBS checks have been updated and a valid passport must now be provided for all DBS checks.

Standard & Enhanced DBS checks:

UK passport holders: candidates will need to provide a valid passport combined with a driving licence.

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

Basic DBS checks:

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.