How Long Does A Dbs Take

How long does a DBS take to come back?

How long does a DBS check take? It usually takes 14 days to process a DBS check. But it can take longer if: You give any incorrect details for the check.

How long does a DBS take now?

How long it takes – It usually takes around 14 days but it can take longer if:

• the details given for the check are incorrect
• several police forces need to be involved in the check

You cannot pay more to get a faster check. If you’re registered with DBS you can use the tracking service to track multiple applications,

Why do DBS take so long?

Mistakes and Human Error – The most common reason for other delays in the system is human error, and this is usually on the part of the applicant. The DBS form has not been designed to be overly complicated, but that doesn’t stop hundreds of applicants making mistakes when filling it in. Surprisingly, most people make mistakes with their names, and where they live.

Name – the DBS form doesn’t ask just for your current name, but also other names you have used in the past, and “known by” names too. If you fail to disclose all your names, then there is every chance that your application will be rejected, and you’ll have to start the process again.Addresses – The form asks you to disclose your address history over the last 5 years. Many applicants give an incomplete history, leave gaps between addresses, or miss out postcodes or house numbers. Again, this will see your application rejected outright.

How long does Stage 5 take on DBS?

Stages of the DBS checking process – Stage 1: Application received and validated Application forms are received by the DBS and checked for errors or omissions. Applications submitted electronically will automatically be rejected if the data fails validation.

• In practice, this rarely happens as the system we use to submit checks prevents applications from being submitted with missing or invalid information.
• If a paper form is submitted, this is either scanned onto the DBS system, returned to the countersignatory within 24 hours of receipt for correction, or withdrawn,

Stage 2: Police National Computer (PNC) searched Key data from the application is checked against the PNC, to search for any potential matches. If the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are unsure of a match at this stage, they will request that the applicant goes for a fingerprint test.

The police will then verify the applicant is in fact the person that’s been matched. For Basic DBS Checks, this is the final stage that they go through before a DBS Certificate is printed and issued to the applicant. Stage 3: Adults’ and Children’s Barred Lists Data from the DBS application is checked against either the Children’s or Adult’s Barred Lists to search for any matches.

This stage is only available on Enhanced DBS Checks. It is also an optional stage and is not required for certain roles. Stage 4: Search of records held by the police Stage 4 tends to be the longest stage involved in the DBS checking process. With this being the case, people often worry that this something wrong with their check.

1. However, with most applications, this isn’t the case.
2. This can just be the most complex part of the DBS checking process.
3. At this stage, Enhanced DBS Checks are sent to the police for an additional check of their records, as well as any other relevant agency, before any information is sent back to the DBS.

A DBS application will end up at a police force if there’s a potential match against the details on their systems. The police force will check for information they hold relevant to the specific Workforce the applicant is applying to work with, for example, the Child Workforce.

• If there is no information, the application goes back to the DBS.
• If the police do hold information, they will assess the information’s relevance to the Workforce.
• They’ll decide if it “ought to be disclosed” on the DBS certificate.
• This decision is made using an agreed framework, and they’ll record their decision in a template that the DBS agree with all forces and involved agencies.

If there isn’t a match against police records, but the applicant is applying for a role that involves working in their own home, such as a foster carer, the application will always be sent to the police or relevant agencies. This is so they can carry out checks on other individuals who live at, or frequent, the applicant’s address.

1. While a long time at Stage 4 is usually nothing to worry about, DBS Checks can be delayed because of missing, unclear or incorrect information.
2. Problems like this will flag a ‘conflict’ and the application will go back to the DBS to clarify the information by contacting their Registered Body or organization that submitted the check.

If you’re looking for more information on Stage 4, we have a dedicated Knowledge Hub article here, Stage 5: DBS certificate printed This is the very final stage of any DBS Check. All the information to be disclosed on the DBS certificate is brought together and printed.

The DBS Certificate is then posted out to the applicant’s current address, which can take up to ten working days. The applicant will then need to show their DBS certificate to the employer who requested the DBS check. If the applicant believes there is a mistake on their DBS certificate, a dispute can be raised.

When applications are submitted electronically, a result notification will also be issued to the Registered Body that submitted the application. If the DBS certificate is blank, the notification will state ‘Certificate contains no information.’ If the DBS certificate contains information, the RB will be advised to await the paper certificate.

Why is my DBS taking so long at Stage 4 2023?

Why Is My DBS Stuck at Stage 4 – Summary – To summarise, if your DBS application is stuck at Stage 4, there are a few common reasons, such as having a variety of previous addresses, or names. Unfortunately, there is nothing applicant’s can do to speed things up unless the application has been stuck in Stage 4 for 60 days.