DBS Certificate UK Apostille
If you need your DBS Certificate(s) apostilled, you can send it/them to us for apostille processing.
All DBS Certificates will be certified by our solicitor and have an official, FCDO-issued, apostille certificate attached within 3 working days.
Have a DBS Certificate legalised with a UK apostille certificate by The Apostilles Group for just £115.
Includes FCDO fees.
Your document will be transported using Royal Mail's Guaranteed Special Delivery service to the FCDO Legalisation Office and back (where necessary).
Eligible for…
Paper Apostille
Get an FCDO issued, physical paper apostille, with solicitor certification on your DBS Certificate(s)
DBS Certificate questions…
What is a DBS Certificate?
A DBS Certificate is a document produced by the Disclosure and Barring Service who liaise with ACRO and make use of the PNC (Police National Computer) to provide information to potential employers about suitability for certain roles involving children and vulnerable adults.
Who can get a DBS Certificate?
There are 3 types of DBS checks that will provide a Certificate.
Basic - this can be applied for by the subject
Standard - can only be applied for by an employer and is typical for roles in security
Enhanced/Enhanced with Barring List - can only be applied for by an employer and is used for roles working with children and vulnerable adults.
You can find more information here.
What do I need to get a DBS Certificate?
To apply for a Basic DBS Check, you will need the following;
Addresses for the last 5 years (including the dates you lived at each address), and if you have them your:
passport
driving licence (full or provisional)
National Insurance number
Your employer will let you know what they need from you for another other type of DBS.
LEGALISATION SUPPORT SERVICES
EMBASSY ATTESTATION
The Hague Convention only applies to 83 countries, we've selected the most popular to chose from but if you need a different country we will be able to carry this out for you. Find out more here.
TRANSLATION OF APOSTILLED DOCUMENTS
Your apostilled DBS Certificate can be translated digitally (if you need a hard copy, please let us know) in to any of 130 languages from £80
DBS CERTIFICATE APOSTILLE
Things to remember
Only the original DBS can be apostilled, no photocopies or scans can be apostilled.
The DBS is not eligible for the e-Apostille service.
REASONS YOU MAY NEED AN DBS CERTIFICATE LEGALISED
New employer requests proof of your criminal record
Visa Requirements