Does A DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer?

When you apply for a DBS check, whether it’s a Basic DBS, Standard DBS, or an Enhanced DBS check, it’s often asked: Does a DBS check come to me or my employer? In this article, we’ll provide clarity on this issue and explain how DBS checks are dispatched.

Answering The Question, Does A DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer

The certificate from a DBS check is usually sent to the applicant’s home address, not the employer. The applicant will then need to bring the certificate to the employer for them to review. However, it is actually possible for Basic DBS checks to be sent to another address!

Does a Basic DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer

When filling out a Basic DBS application, it is possible to select whether the Certificate will be sent to the applicant’s current address, or to an alternative one.

Alternatively, the applicant can choose to not receive any physical certificate, and just have access to an online version. This can be seen by creating a Government DBS account, and following the instructions sent to the applicant on a letter. The applicant can then share the results with an employer

Does a Standard DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer?

Standard DBS check certificates can only be sent to the address entered as the applicant’s current address. In some circumstance, a Care Of (C/O) address can be entered, however, this is only in circumstances where the applicant cannot receive mail at their current address. This should be discussed with the Umbrella Body and Employer before submitting the check.

Does an Enhanced DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer?

Enhanced DBS check certificates can only be sent to the address entered as the applicant’s current address. Again, in some circumstance, C/O address can be entered.

Summary – Does A DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer?

A DBS check certificate is usually sent to the applicant. Basic DBS checks can be sent to an alternative address, which can be entered on the application form. There are some rare circumstances when a Standard/Enhanced DBS check can be sent to a Care Of address.