New manual ID guidance for DBS checks

The Disclosure and Barring Service have launched new guidance for manual ID checks as part of basic, standard and enhanced checks.

The key changes made are:

• there is no longer a different route for non-UK nationals to use. All applicants can have their ID verified using the 3-route process
• they no longer require one of the documents to have the applicants current address on it
• they have provided more guidance around how to view documents, making it easier for ID checks to comply with requirements
• they have added the e-Visa, BRP and ARC to the list of group 1 documents to enable all applicants to validate ID
• they have added 2 documents to the list of group 2b documents, broadening the range of supporting documents applicants can use. The documents are an HMRC self-assessment or tax demand letters and a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
• they have included example scenarios to illustrate how the process can be used