Congratulations your application is complete!
Make a note of the submission reference number. You will receive a confirmation email containing these details.
The application form will now forward to your organisation for them to complete the identity check.
What next?
Identity verification
In line with the DBS code of practice, all applicants requiring a DBS check must have their identity verified. There are two ways to do this and your Recruiter will tell you which one to use.
Option 1 - Digitally and remotely via our certified identity service provider (IDSP).
You will receive an email with unique link to upload your documents and a photo to our certified identity service provider platform.
Guidance to help with completing a digital ID check can be found at https://thirtyoneeight.org/applicant-guidance/id-checking
Option 2 – Providing your original identification to the Recruiter for a manual ID check.
You will be asked to give your original identification to them. You can find a list of acceptable documents at https://thirtyoneeight.org/help-and-resources/ebulk-recruiter-resources/dbs-id-checking-requirements/
As soon as your application has been received at the DBS and is assigned a DBS Application Reference number you will receive a second email detailing this information.
This email will also include details and links to the DBS website to enable you to track the progress of your application from the moment the disclosure process commences.
Once the disclosure process is complete, the DBS will contact you to provide details of how to access your digital certificate. You will only receive a paper certificate in the post, if this was requested on the application form.
Please be aware that this is an important document and your Recruiter may need you to show your certificate to them before you start work in your role.
If a hard copy certificate has been lost or misplaced, a new application will need to be completed to obtain another copy.
Page last updated: 20 March 2026