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Standard DBS Checks
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Standard DBS check costs

A single sign-up fee of £58.80 (£49+VAT) gets you lifetime access to the uCheck platform. From there, only pay for the checks you need, as and when you need them, with our pay-as-you-go structure.

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DBS Fee £21.50 £21.50 £21.50 £21.50
uCheck Fee (inc VAT) £15.70 £14.70 £13.20 £11.80
Total £37.20 £36.20 £34.70 £33.30

If you’re looking for between 1 – 750 checks, the quickest way to get started is to use the registration form below.

If you need higher volumes of checks (751+), please click the button below to contact our expert team so we can discuss your requirements and provide a tailored quote.

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What is a Standard DBS check? 

A Standard DBS check, previously called a Standard CRB Check, is the second-most thorough background check facilitated by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). From April 2025 – March 2026, uCheck processed over 56,000 Standard DBS checks, making us the second-largest provider, right behind the UK government’s Security Industry Authority.  

With the introduction of the Employment Rights Act 2025, receiving prompt DBS check results before an employee’s contract begins is more important than ever to help prove legal compliance and keep business operations smooth. 

What does a Standard DBS check show? 

A Standard DBS check shows: 

  • Spent and unspent convictions 
  • Cautions 
  • Warnings 
  • Reprimands 

A Standard check builds on the information from a Basic DBS check, but doesn’t include additional information from relevant police forces like an Enhanced DBS check does. It also can’t be used with a Barred Lists check.  

Who needs a Standard DBS check? 

Standard DBS checks are available for people applying for or involved in a role listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.  

Here are some examples of job roles or industries where you’re likely to be eligible for a Standard check: 

  • People in a position of financial responsibility or control, e.g. directors or accountants 
  • Veterinary surgeon  
  • Barristers and solicitors 
  • Roles as part of the Fraud Authority  
  • Members of the Locksmiths Association 

Currently, individuals and self-employed people can’t order a Standard DBS check for themselves. It can only be requested on someone’s behalf by their employer.   

How long does a Standard DBS check take? 

Our average turnaround time for a DBS Standard Check is just 48 hours. However, we can’t always guarantee this as we rely on the resources of the DBS and the relevant police forces. 

For regularly updated statistics, check out our turnaround times page.   

How our Standard DBS checks work 

All our checks – including our DBS checks – can be completed on our Atlas platform, saving you time and effort when screening your employees.   

Here’s how it works:  

  1. Click ‘Start a new application’ and fill out the six following sections. This covers personal information, address history, and ID information.  
  2. Complete the declaration that all information is correct to the best of your knowledge, and click ‘Sign and Submit’.  
  3. The application will then progress through to the Disclosure and Barring Service, where the applicant’s details are searched on the Police National Computer.   
  4. Keep an eye on your Atlas dashboard – but you’ll also receive an email notification with a summary of the results to keep for your records for six months. 
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How your business can benefit from Standard DBS checks online 

  • Faster hiring: uCheck helps you onboard new team members quickly and with confidence  
  • Save time and money: Our pay-as-you-go structure means you only ever have to pay for the checks you need  
  • Convenient all-in-one platform: Complete all your checks from one central location – no multiple login addresses needed  
  • Easily track and access results: The Atlas portal provides transparency of what’s happening to your DBS check at each stage, so you’re never in doubt  
  • Avoid hiring risks: DBS checks help you make informed decisions that keep your business protected  

Atlas: Our revolutionary all-in-one platform 

Atlas is our revolutionary online DBS service and HR platform where employees can request and track all our available checks quickly and easily.   

  • Seamlessly navigate the online process with handy tips and guidance at every stage   
  • Multi-user features mean your applicants can add their personal details to the system    
  • Get automatic notifications and reminders    
  • See the status of applications at a glance with our DBS tracking function   
  • Submit several checks at once for a streamlined checking process 

What’s more, with the launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) in 2026, workplace compliance is coming under even greater scrutiny. The Atlas platform provides a secure, auditable trail of all your background checks, helping you prove adherence to the rules at every turn.

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Standard DBS check FAQs

There are two routes available when it comes to providing documents for a Basic DBS check. There are also two Groups of documents to provide for these routes. These must confirm an applicant’s name and date of birth.   

  • Route one: Recommended route. Requires one document from Group 1, and one further document from Group 1, 2a, or 2b.   
  • Route two: Used if an applicant has no Group 1 documents available. Requires one document from Group 2a, and two further documents from either Group 2a or 2b.  

Group 1 documents include, but are not limited to:  

  • A passport (a UK passport can be expired up to six months)  
  • e-Visa   
  • Current UK driving license  
  • Biometric residence permit 

Group 2a documents include, but are not limited to:  

  • Non-UK driving license   
  • Marriage/civil partnership certificate   
  • Immigration document/via/work permit 

Group 2b documents include, but are not limited to:  

  • Mortgage statement  
  • Bank or building society statement  
  • P45 or P60  
  • Council tax statement 
  • Utility bill 

 Full ID checking guidance can be found on the DBS website.

Standard DBS checks go into more detail than a Basic DBS check. Also, individuals can apply for their own Basic DBS check, but this isn’t the case for Standard checks. Learn about the differences between Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS Checks here.

Individuals can’t apply for a Standard check for themselves, due to the nature of the industries that require them – it has to be done through an employer.

To complete a Standard DBS check, you just need to register with uCheck! It’s easy; we just need your contact details, company information, and the reason you need to request a Standard DBS check.

A one-off license payment of £49 + VAT gets you lifetime access to Atlas, the uCheck portal. After the payment, we’ll review your registration form and set up your account on the Atlas platform within four working hours. From there, you can request checks whenever you need them. 

No, Standard and Basic DBS checks are two different types of DBS check that reveal different amounts of information about an individual. Basic checks only show unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions, while Standard checks also show spent convictions, warnings, and reprimands.

Standard DBS checks also require the applicant to meet specific eligibility criteria for a particular role or activity.

Enhanced DBS checks also include relevant information from local police forces, as well as a check of the Adults’ or Children’s Barred Lists if the role requires it – something that can’t be done with a Standard check.  

However, both Standard and Enhanced checks require a level of eligibility; an applicant’s job role needs to meet the criteria set out in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. 

DBS checks aren’t like a normal certificate. They don’t expire, but they also are only as good as the day they were completed. That’s why we strongly recommend you recheck your employees every two years. 

You can track the progress of any DBS checks on the Atlas platform. From there, you’ll be able to see which of the five DBS Stages your check is currently at. Once the check is complete, you’ll receive an automatic email confirming the result. You’ll then be able to download an online summary certificate for your records, which will be valid for six months.  

We also have a mobile app that lets you track your applications wherever you are.

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