Place of Birth
In this section you must give details about your place of birth and nationality.
Receive Paper Certificate
The DBS will automatically issue you an electronic certificate upon completion of your basic disclosure check. If you also need a paper copy, state Yes to this question and give the address you want it posted to.
Certificate Access
The Lead Recruiter from your organisation will automatically be made aware of the certificate number, the date, and whether the check is clear. You can grant them access to your electronic certificate upon completion of the check automatically within the application .
Select No to the consent for a 3rd party to view your online DBS certificate unless you have specifically been requested to answer 'Yes' by your organisation. The email address your organisation supplies must have registered DBS portal account for this option to be used.
Other Names
You should enter any other names used at any time during your lifetime and the dates during which the names were used.
Enter each forename, middle name(s) and surname separately using the Add Name button.
You should also add any aliases you have used e.g. William known as Bill.
Not giving these additional names may delay your application.
Changed Surname
If you have changed your surname, you must provide your birth surname and the year you changed it. Where names have changed they should run in date order with no gaps.
Page last updated: 01 March 2023