Route 2 (External) ID Checks | Criminal Record Checks

How do I order a DBS Route 2 ID Check?

Register with APCS to carry out DBS checks on your employees.
Tick on the DBS form that a Route 2 ID check is required.
APCS will verify an applicant’s identity using external data sources.
We will then either submit the DBS check as normal, or if the ID check fails, APCS will contact the employer.

What will happen if a DBS Route 2 ID Check fails?

APCS will ask that the applicant produces more ID documents to meet the requirements for a different ID Route. If the applicant does not have sufficient ID documents, and isn’t able to apply for and obtain suffient ID documents, a paper application may need to be submitted along with a fingerprint check.

How much is a DBS ID Check with APCS?

The cost is £7.20 (inclusive of VAT).

What are the DBS ID Route Guidelines?

Please note, the ID guidelines for each level of DBS check vary. If you are applying for a basic DBS check, please see the ID guidelines here. If you are applying for a standard or enhanced DBS check, you can find the ID guidelines here.

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