Enhanced DBS – The documentation required for both Standard and Enhanced DBS applications is set out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and is as follows:

One document from Table 1 (included below)
Two other documents from any of the tables below, one of which must show proof of address

Should the applicant not be able to provide a document from Table 1 then they must instead provide the following:

One document from Table 2a
Two other documents from Table 2a or 2b

Table 1: Primary identity documents

Document
Current and Valid Passport
Biometric residence permit
Current driving licence – photo card with counterpart (Full or Provisional)
Birth certificate – Issued at time of birth

Table 2a: Trusted government documents

Document
Current driving licence – old-style paper version
Current photo driving licence
Birth certificate – issued after time of birth
Marriage/civil partnership certificate
Adoption certificate
HM Forces ID card
Firearms licence

Table 2b: Financial and social history documents

Document	Notes
Mortgage statement	UK or EEA
Bank or building society statement	UK and Channel Islands or EEA
Bank or building society account opening confirmation letter	UK
Credit card statement	UK or EEA
Financial statement, eg pension or endowment	UK
P45 or P60 statement	UK and Channel Islands
Council Tax statement	UK and Channel Islands
Work permit or visa	UK
Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider	Non-UK or non-EEAonly – valid only for applicants residing outside of the UK at time of application
Utility bill	UK – not mobile telephone bill
Benefit statement, eg Child Benefit, Pension	UK
Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement, eg from the Department from Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC	UK and Channel Islands
EU National ID card	–
Cards carrying the PASSaccreditation logo	UK and Channel Islands
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

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