Update Service and other DBS online services
DBS offers a number of online services, including the Update Service, DBS online accounts and online tracking.
Update Service
Access the Update Service here.
The Update Service is an online subscription that allows you to keep your standard or enhanced certificates up-to-date, and allows employers to check a certificate online.
You can join the Update Service as soon as you have your application form reference number.
The Update Service Privacy Policy can be found here.
Subscribe to the Update Service
Log in to the Update Service
Perform a status check as an employer
Update Service guidance for applicants
Update Service guidance for employers
DBS online account
You can access the DBS online account portal here and the below PDFs detail how to create, activate and edit your DBS online account, alongside some other actions.
Please note the online account is for Barring referrals, basic check products, and granting third party access. It cannot be used to apply for a standard check, enhanced check or to join the Update Service.
Apply for a basic DBS check
Individuals can now apply for a basic check through our online application route.
Apply for a basic DBS check online
DBS basic check information
Track your basic DBS application
Information about how to track your basic application can be found here or within the PDF below.
View a basic DBS certificate
Your DBS online account can also be used to view your own basic DBS certificate or an applicant’s basic DBS certificate if you are an employer.
Track your standard or enhanced DBS application
Track your standard or enhanced DBS application
Multiple tracking
Multiple tracking of standard or enhanced applications
Make an online barring referral
More information about barring referrals can be found here.
Online referral form
Updates to this page
Published 26 February 2019Last updated 29 January 2025 + show all updates
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The 'link your online account to a DBS profile' leaflet has been updated to reflect the new process for obtaining an authorisation code.
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First published.