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Can I view my DBS certificate online?

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David Ramirez

Updated on February 17, 2026

Can I view my DBS certificate online?

The person being given a DBS check (the applicant) can view their certificate using their DBS online account. After logging in, select 'Manage DBS checks', request a one-time passcode and enter the required security information. Your DBS applications will then be shown, and you can view the necessary certificate.

Accordingly, how do I view my DBS certificate online?

The person being given a DBS check (the applicant) can view their certificate using their DBS online account. After logging in, select 'Manage DBS checks', request a one-time passcode and enter the required security information. Your DBS applications will then be shown, and you can view the necessary certificate.

Secondly, how can I check if my DBS certificate is still valid? The short answer is no – there is no official expiry date for a DBS check. Each DBS certificate will state the date it was issued. The information revealed by the DBS check is only truly accurate on that date.

People also ask, can I get a copy of my DBS certificate?

In short, no. If you have received your Certificate and then lost it, you can not obtain a replacement. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS formerly CRB) will re-print a Disclosure Certificate if the original was lost in the post en-route to you and was never received.

Do I have to show my DBS certificate?

If the applicant is a member of the "DBS Update Service" they need to show you their original hard-copy DBS certificate. You need to check that the original hard-copy Standard DBS or Enhanced DBS certificate is: the correct level (i.e: Standard or Enhanced)

What is a DSB certificate?

DBS certificates are issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service, usually to help employers make safe recruitment decisions.

Can I find my DBS number online?

We can only give you the application form reference if we have received your application form. The 12-digit DBS certificate number can be found on the top right-hand side of your DBS certificate. If you forget your unique subscription ID number, call us on 03000 200 190.

Can I check my criminal record?

You're unable to apply for your own standard or enhanced criminal record check in advance. However, under the Data Protection Act, you're able to ask the police for a copy of your criminal record. This is known as a 'subject access request' (SAR).

Can I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?

As an individual, you cannot apply for your own Enhanced or Standard DBS check – only organisations can apply. If, as a self-employed individual, you require one, depending on the sector you work within and if you meet the criteria, you can do so through the Local Authority or a governing body.

How do I renew my DBS certificate?

If you've not yet applied for a DBS check, you will need the application reference number ('form ref' on your application form or E-number if you're applying online) to sign up for the Update Service. You must then apply for your DBS check within 28 days of registering for the service.

How do I get a copy of my DBS certificate?

If, after 14 days, your certificate has not arrived, you can request a reprint of your certificate online via the DBS government website. Alternatively you can contact the DBS on 03000 200 190, but please remember that only one reprint certificate is permitted.

Where can I find my DBS certificate?

We can only give you the application form reference if we have received your application form. The 12-digit DBS certificate number can be found on the top right-hand side of your DBS certificate. If you forget your unique subscription ID number, call us on 03000 200 190.

How do I find my DBS certificate?

We can only give you the application form reference if we have received your application form. The 12-digit DBS certificate number can be found on the top right-hand side of your DBS certificate. If you forget your unique subscription ID number, call us on 03000 200 190.

How much does a DBS cost?

The core Disclosure and Barring Service's processing fees for DBS checks are: Standard - £23. Enhanced - £40. Volunteers - Free of charge.

Can I use my DBS certificate for another job?

You'll be able to take your DBS certificate from one job to the next, unless: an employer asks you to get a new certificate. you need a different level certificate (for example, you have a standard DBS certificate and need an enhanced one)

How much does a DBS cost 2019?

The core Disclosure and Barring Service's processing fees for DBS checks are: Standard - £23. Enhanced - £40. Volunteers - Free of charge.

Does employer get copy of DBS?

An employer may request a criminal record check as part of their recruitment process. When a check has been processed by the DBS and completed, the applicant will receive a DBS certificate.

Is DBS certificate sent to employer?

The employer sends all information back to the DBS (or a registered umbrella body) The relevant checks are carried out. You receive your DBS certificate – which you can then show to the employer.