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Fee reduction for DBS checks

Fee changes for DBS checks will be introduced from 6 April 2022.

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From 6 April 2022, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be reducing the fees for DBS checks.

皇冠体育app fees will reduce as follows:

Type of DBS check Current fee Fee from 6 April 2022
Basic DBS check 拢23 拢18
Standard DBS check 拢23 拢18
Enhanced DBS check 拢40 拢38
Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check 拢40 拢38

皇冠体育app fee for the Update Service will remain the same, at 拢13 per year.

Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks for volunteer applications will remain free-of-charge.

Eric Robinson, CEO of DBS, said:

We aim to offer good value for money to our customers and, after a review, we are pleased to be able to reduce the fees for DBS checks. 皇冠体育app change in fees reinforces our commitment to providing high quality, reliable, consistent, timely, and accessible services.

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Published 17 March 2022