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How to confirm a candidate's identity (DBS Standard & DBS Enhanced Criminal Checks)

They’ll need to provide original documents (not photocopies) to the person who asked them to fill in the form which is attached below.

• Group 1: Primary identity documents
• Group 2a: Trusted government documents
• Group 2b: Financial and social history documents
• Can they provide documents from Group 1?

Group 1: Primary identity documents

• Passport Any current and valid passport
• Biometric residence permit UK
• Current driving licence photocard - (full or provisional) UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. From 8 June 2015, the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence will not be valid and will no longer be issued by DVLA
• Birth certificate - issued within 12 months of birth UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands - including those issued by UK authorities overseas, for example embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces
• Adoption certificate UK and Channel Islands

Group 2a: Trusted government documents

• Current driving licence photocard - (full or provisional) All countries outside the UK (excluding Isle of Man and Channel Islands)
• Current driving licence (full or provisional) - paper version (if issued before March 2000) UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. For a paper licence to be valid it must be issued before March 2000 and all information, including name and address, must be up to date.
• Birth certificate - issued after time of birth UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands
• Marriage/civil partnership certificate UK and Channel Islands
• Immigration document, visa, or work permit Issued by a country outside the UK. Valid only for roles whereby the applicant is living and working outside of the UK. Visa/permit must relate to the non-UK country in which the role is based
• HM Forces ID card UK
• Firearms licence UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands

Group 2b: Financial and social history documents

• Mortgage statement UK Issued in last 12 months
• Bank or building society statement UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 3 months
• Bank or building society statement Countries outside the UK Issued in last 3 months - branch must be in the country where the applicant lives and works
• Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter UK Issued in last 3 months
• Credit card statement UK Issued in last 3 months
• Financial statement, for example pension or endowment UK Issued in last 12 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
• Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider Non-UK only - valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application Must still be valid
• Utility bill UK - not mobile telephone bill Issued in last 3 months
• Benefit statement, for example Child Benefit, pension UK Issued in last 3 months
• Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, for example from the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC UK and Channel Islands Issued in last 3 months
• EEA National ID card Must still be valid
• Irish Passport Card Cannot be used with an Irish passport Must still be valid
• Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. Must still be valid
• Letter from head teacher or college principal UK - for 16- to 19-year-olds in full time education - only used in exceptional circumstances if other documents cannot be provided. Must still be valid.

Can they provide documents from Group 1?

Yes                                                                               

3 documents needed                                       

• 1 document from Group 1                                       
• 2 further documents from either Group 1, or Group 2a, or 2b

No

5 documents needed

• 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

Note: They must be able to confirm full name, current address and date of birth using the above combination of documents.

An applicant who wants to do paid work and isn’t a national of the UK must be able to show:

• one primary document
• two supporting documents

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