How do I apply?
For a Basic Disclosure certificate
- Please go to this page and click the “Start Now” button to apply online for a Basic Certificate.
- Before starting the online application please ensure you have the following information to hand:
– National Insurance number
– Five years address history including postcodes
– Passport details (If you have one)
– UK driver licence details (If you have one)
– A valid credit or debit card with which to make payment for the service
- When you receive your Basic certificate please only send a photocopy to CILEx Regulation, not the original. We do not accept photographic images of certificates. We reserve the right to request the original Basic certificate, so please keep it in a safe place.
For a Standard Disclosure certificate
uCheck carry out Standard Disclosure checks on behalf of CILEx Regulation. The information below will help you obtain a Standard Disclosure certificate through them:
- At the time a Standard Disclosure check is required you will be contacted by CILEx Regulation to explain the next steps. You will then receive an email from uCheck with a link to their online system to complete the application. If you don’t receive the email, please check your junk folders.
- Before starting the online application please ensure you have the following information to hand:
– National Insurance number
– Five years address history including postcodes
– Passport details (If you have one)
– UK driver licence details (If you have one)
– A valid credit or debit card with which to make payment for the service
- Once you have completed the online form you will need to get your ID verified. Please read the ID Verifying Guide carefully to ensure this is done correctly. This will help us to process your application quickly and avoid unnecessary delays.
- Send your verified ID by post to CILEx Regulation, Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AB.
- uCheck will process your application and you will be sent a Standard Disclosure certificate directly from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
- When you receive your Standard Disclosure certificate please only send a photocopy to CILEx Regulation, not the original. We do not accept photographic images of certificates. We reserve the right to request the original Standard certificate, so please keep it in a safe place.
If you have any questions, or you remain unsure of the need for a DBS certificate, please contact us before starting to obtain one.