Guidance

Update Service application checklist (HTML)

Updated 30 June 2014

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A checklist for countersignatories, to help applicants join the Update Service at the earliest opportunity!

  1. Have you completed the correct ‘Workforce’ and ‘Position Applied for’ in lines one and two of field x61 (within the 60 character limit)?

  2. Have you directed the applicant to our website to join the Update Service?

  3. Have you provided the DBS application form reference number or e-reference receipt to the applicant so they can immediately join the Update Service and track the progress of their application online?

  4. Have you made sure that we receive the DBS application form from you within 28 days of the applicant joining the Update Service with their application form reference number?

  5. Have you made the applicant aware that if they join the Update Service using their DBS certificate number, they only have 30 calendar days to do so from the date their certificate was issued - with day one being the date of issue?

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