Guidance

DBS certificate reprint guide and forms

A guide to requesting a DBS certificate reprint and forms to complete.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 1 December 2014
• Last updated: 21 September 2018 — See all updates

Documents

DBS certificate reprint guide

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DBS standard and enhanced reprint request form for applicants

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DBS standard and enhanced reprint request form for applicants (PDF)

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Details

Reprints can’t be issued for any type of check if the original certificate was issued more than 3 months ago (93 days).

For basic checks you can request a reprint using your DBS online account. A reprint will not be provided if a paper copy of your certificate was not requested on the application form submitted for processing.

Published 1 December 2014
Last updated 21 September 2018 + show all updates

1. 21 September 2018

   Email addresses updated in line with recent changes.

2. 29 August 2018

   Certificate Reprint Request Form replaced with an updated version.

3. 6 July 2018

   Information regarding basic reprints amended.

4. 23 February 2017

   New process - added forms for applicants and countersignatories to request a DBS certificate reprint.

5. 16 June 2015

   Added a reminder for countersignatories to get permission from applicants before requesting a certificate reprint.

6. 13 April 2015

   If a DBS certificate was issued more than three months ago (93 days) a reprint can't be processed.

7. 1 December 2014

   First published.