DBS ID checking guidance and driving licence counterpart change

Guidance explains identity checks for DBS applicants and countersignatories. From 8 June 2015 the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is not valid.

DBS has issued guidance to help validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead or countersignatory.

Organisations registered with DBS need to check the identity of a DBS check applicant as part of the application process.